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Historic heritage space now home to YMCA of Western Ontario community programs

22-11-2016

This beautifully renovated heritage building is now home to a 104-space YMCA of Western Ontario Child Care Centre, Language Services for Newcomers to Canada, community programs, and administrative offices.

Historic heritage building

Syrian newcomers celebrate fall Canadian traditions at the YMCAs across Southwestern Ontario

21-11-2016

“In Syria, we don’t do Halloween,” says a smiling girl who attended an “Autumn Celebration” event hosted by the YMCAs across Southwestern Ontario.

Syrian girl smiling

Saint John Y works to make poverty a thing of the past

18-11-2016

The YMCA of Greater Saint John, along with other community groups, has been working to reduce poverty in the city of Saint John for more than 10 years.

Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos

National Board members honoured

16-11-2016

Mary Turner and Brenda Flaherty honoured.

Mary Turner and Brenda Flaherty

YMCA of Greater Vancouver brings change-makers together for Y-Talks

07-11-2016

In September, the YMCA of Greater Vancouver hosted its first-ever “Y-Talks,” an event bringing together people from all walks of life who are making great changes happen in Vancouver and B.C.

Y-Talks

YMCA introduces new Peace Medal for Peace Week 2016

14-10-2016

We are excited to introduce our new YMCA Peace Medal, which YMCAs across the country will present to their local recipients for the first time during this year’s Peace Week.

YMCA Peace Medal

Global Dignity Day: YMCA Canada is a National Partner

06-10-2016

YMCA Canada is proud to celebrate the 10th annual international Global Dignity Day on Wednesday, October 12, 2016.

YMCA Canada is proud to celebrate the 10th annual international Global Dignity Day on Wednesday, October 12, 2016.

Canada’s YMCAs: Building Community for Syrian Refugees

21-09-2016

YMCAs across the country are helping Syrians make Canada a place they can call home. Here are some of their stories.

Building Community for Syrian Refugees

Olympians, Paralympians and the YMCA

20-09-2016

Congratulations to athletes who competed at the 2016 Olympics and Paralympics, many of whom are connected to YMCAs across the country.

Celebrating International Youth Day

11-08-2016

On August 12, we join the world in celebrating International Youth Day!

Zehrs’ Give a Little, Help a Lot Campaign selects YMCAs in Ontario as a charity of choice

18-07-2016

The YMCA is delighted to once again receive the support of Zehrs’ Give a Little, Help a Lot campaign to assist children across the province of Ontario.

Zehrs’ Give a Little, Help a Lot Campaign selects YMCAs in Ontario as a charity of choice

Are Canadian kids too tired to move?

16-06-2016

The 2016 ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth was released today...

Are Canadian kids too tired to move?

Wellness Rewards App Rolls into Newfoundland & Labrador

14-06-2016

This morning at the YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador Minister Gambin-Walsh announced the launch of the Carrot Rewards App

Wellness Rewards App Rolls into Newfoundland & Labrador

National Health and Fitness Day -
June 4, 2016

03-06-2016

National Health and Fitness Day (NHFD)is an initiative to get Canadians moving by marking one day, the first Saturday in June, as the day when Canadians get out and get active in any way they wish. YMCA Canada proudly...

Election of National Board Directors

31-05-2016

We are pleased to announce the election of the following volunteers to the YMCA Canada National Board of Directors.

YMCA Canada volunteers in the news

29-04-2016

YMCA Canada Board Directors receive awards...

YMCA Canada Board Director

44% of parents struggle to find time to prioritize their families’ health

26-04-2016

The 2016 YMCA Healthy Kids Survey results spark the YMCA to call on Canadian parents to prioritize their families’ health

YMCA Canada Announces Peter Dinsdale as New President & CEO

19-04-2016

The Board of Directors of YMCA Canada – after a comprehensive search process – is excited to announce the appointment of Peter Dinsdale as their next President & CEO

Happy National Volunteer Week!

11-04-2016

This National Volunteer Week (April 10 – 16), we would like to thank the 27,000+ individuals who volunteered their time and talent to YMCAs across Canada in 2015.