February 1, 2021
Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate Black Canadians and their contributions to science, medicine, culture, education, economic development, human rights, and civic life in Canada.
June 2, 2020
We are deeply saddened by the tragic events of last week and the persisting inequitable treatment of the Black community. The needless death of George Floyd, and the many other victims of acts of racism, serve as a stark reminder that racial intolerance and discrimination continue to prevail not only in the United States but in Canada as well.
May 6, 2020
The YMCA of Greater Toronto officially launched The Bright Spot, an online community where older adults can shine. It offers everything from exercise classes and small online group discussions to trivia nights and mindfulness tutorials — all free of charge.
January 2, 2020
In September 2017, the YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth launched a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Project (GBVP) through the YMCA Centre for Immigrant Programs, with funding from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).