YMCA in the News

The following is a collection of recent media coverage featuring the YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford.

Best at Modesty working on its next release
Burlington Post, July 27, 2012

Navigating system is tough for newcomers
Hamilton Spectator, July 20, 2012

Online photo album of kids at St. Christopher YMCA Child Care Centre making Hiroshima peace lanterns
Burlington Post, Jun 22, 2012

Let's get physical: 80 year old Geth Leyshon has been teaching at the YMCA for 60 years (Feature) / Video
The Hamilton Spectator, June 21, 2012

Trikeathon online photo album
Burlington Post, June 7, 2012

Students bring new vitality to Brantford's core
CBC Live Right Now, June 4, 2012

The screaming inside
The Hamilton Spectator, May 17, 2012

Help for COPD sufferers
Brantford Expositor, May 16, 2012

Burlington just golden for youth
Burlington Post, May 15, 2012

RBC Spin for Kids
CHCH Television, April 2012

Outstanding Business Achievement Awards
The Hamilton Spectator, March 24, 2012

Settlement offices open in the east end and on the mountain
The Hamilton Spectator, March 20, 2012

Y program sets kids on road to fitness
The Hamilton Spectator, March 2, 2012

Loves notes from the heart
The Hamilton Spectator, February 15, 2012

Meet Julian Foreman
The Hamilton Spectator, February 13, 2012

Newcomers learn secrets of job-hunting
The Hamilton Spectator, February 9, 2012

Population growth slow and steady but still good
The Hamilton Spectator, February 9, 2012

Laurier gives local sports fans reason to cheer
Brantford Expositor, January 31, 2012

Kids hula hoop for dollars
Brantford Expositor, January 27, 2012

Hoopathon
The Hamilton Spectator, February 15, 2012

Peace medallion awarded to students
Burlington Post, November 23, 2011

Making peace one 'drop at a time'
The Hamilton Spectator, November 23, 2011

Hamilton school nominated for YMCA award for advocating for jailed Burlington man
Burlington Post, November 21, 2011

Celebrating our peace makers
The Hamilton Spectator, November 19, 2011

Ancaster and Dundas high school students nominated for peace medals
Hamilton Mountain News, November 18, 2011

YMCA Volunteer Recognition Day
The Hamilton Spectator, November 17, 2011

Area citizens, programs to be recognized Nov. 26
Brantford Expositor, November 15, 2011

Helping Hands earns gift of belonging inclusion award
Hamilton Mountain News, November 2, 2011

Trick or treat
Flamborough Review, October 31, 2011

Ten myths about immigration
The Hamilton Spectator, October 16, 2011

Making a Difference (United Way story)
The Hamilton Spectator, October 1, 2011

Cancer patients can also benefit from regular exercise
The Hamilton Spectator, Aug 18, 2011

Y's Choices: Remember to stay hydrated
Flamborough Review, Aug 17, 2011

Soccer brings immigrant kids together in Brantford
Brantford Expositor, Aug 9, 2011 

Alternative highschool students graduate
Burlington Post, July 28, 2011

Stroke survivor study
Ancaster News, July 14, 2011

Y's Choices: For optimal results, take it slow
Flamborough Review, July 13, 2011

$16.6 million for new YMCA
Brant News, July 13, 2011

$16.6 million boost for YMCA-Laurier athletic complex
The Brantford Expositor, July 13, 2011 

Strong Kids Trike-a-Thon Video
The Hamilton Spectator, July 9, 2011

Duck dash raises $9,000 for youth
Flamborough Review, July 7, 2011

Hula in your hood
CBC Live Right Now, July 7, 2011

Swim to Survive teaches essential skills
Hamilton Mountain News, June 30, 2011

Piece of old Brantford YMCA featured in historic handmade table
Brantford Expositor, June 30, 2011

One-of-a-kind table tells YMCA's history
The Hamiltonian, June 25, 2011

Golf tournament benefits Strong Kids
Burlington Post, June 24, 2011

Former Wanakita outdoor education director runs across Canada
The Haliburton Echo, June 21, 2011

YMCA Wanakita wins environmental award
The Haliburton Echo, June 21, 2011

Stroke survivor study needs volunteers
Mountain News, June 15, 2011

Y's choices: stay on track with fitness this summer
Flamborough Review, June 15, 2011

More than 300 gather for annual picnic
Brantford Expositor, June 13, 2011

Making kids stronger
Burlington Post, June 10, 2011

Second World War veteran came ashore
Burlington Post, June 6, 2011

Home away from home
Flamborough Review, May 12, 2011

Spinning for kids
Burlington Post, April 21, 2011

Breaking a sweat for charity
Brant News, April 17, 2011

Pushing pedals
Flamborough Review, Apr 13, 2011

Celebrities spin for kids at YMCA
Flamborough Review, Apr 7, 2011

Mountain Y reaching out to newcomers
Mountain News, March 30, 2011

Exercise can help you manage cancer
The Hamilton Spectator, March 30, 2011

YMCA hosts stroke recovery program
Mountain News, March 23, 2011

 A champion for immigrants
The Hamilton Spectator, March 25, 2011

YMCA chosen to succeed SISO
The Hamilton Spectator, March 25, 2011

Public can learn about Y-Laurier complex
Brantford Expositor, Feb 2011

 New top management at Y
Brantford Expositor, Feb 2011

Y's Choices: Beating the winter blues
Flamborough Review, Feb 17, 2011

Burlington YMCA leads in virtual bike ride to BC
Burlington Post, Feb 9, 2011 

YMCA pedals its way to good health
Flamborough News, Feb 3, 2011

Hooping it up
Burlington Post, Feb 2, 2011 

New employment network launched
Oakville Beaver, Jan 24, 2011 

Waterdown artist gives back through paintings
Flamborough News, Jan 13, 2011

The life of Gordon Skinner
The Hamilton Spectator, Dec 22, 2010

Y's young newcomer centre expanded in case SISO closes
The Hamilton Spectator, Dec 21, 2010

It's called collaboration
The Hamilton Spectator, Dec 16, 2010

Community collaboration key to youth development
Flamborough News, Dec 9, 2010

All-day learning changes great
Brantford Expositor

Creative outlet sale a huge success
Brantford Expositor

"It's a wonderful honour"
Brantford Expositor

Humanitarians receive Peace Medal Award
Burlington Post, Nov 25, 2010

YMCA presents local peace medals
The Hamilton Spectator, Nov 24, 2010

Kevin Brady named Burlington's Philanthropist of the Year 
The Hamilton Spectator, Oct 29, 2010