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  • YMCA, Raptors & Kawhi – Basketball is Thriving in Canada

    19-06-2019

    On any given night, drop into any YMCA across Canada and you’re bound to find aspiring young basketball players rallying a game of pick-up while donning their favourite player’s jersey; Leonard, Lowry, VanVleet, Siakam, Ibaka, Gasol, Green & many more. Many basketball stars have started their journey at YMCAs in Canada...more

  • Laurier Brantford YMCA Announces Official Opening Date

    04-09-2018
    As students head back to school and families ease back into their regular routines, the Laurier Brantford YMCA team is busy preparing for opening day.
     
    Doors open at the new Laurier Brantford YMCA on Friday, September 14, 2018 at 5:30am.

  • Refresh My Y - Flamborough Family YMCA

    17-04-2018

    We're making some big changes to the Flamborough YMCA to refresh and revitalize your workout. Get ready for all new cardio equipment featuring web-based technology that allows you to access music stations, television, Netflix and Spotify accounts. Members will also be able to track their individual workouts with their individual workouts. Click to see what else is to come!

  • YMCA Celebrates Family Day with Free Family Activities Across Golden Horseshoe

    15-02-2018
    Looking for plans this Family Day Weekend? On Monday, February 19, all 12 YMCAs across the Golden Horseshoe will host free events for all ages. Make a splash, break a sweat, run, climb or explore. We're encouraging families to get fit and have fun at their local Y.

  • 2017 YMCA Peace Medal Awards

    23-11-2017

    The YMCA Peace Medal Breakfast took place at the Hamilton Convention Centre by Carmen’s. This years event attracted more than 400 people, who came to recognize the efforts of the medal recipients and listen to author and keynote speaker Clare Morneau speak on issues of social justice. The YMCA Peace medals were awarded to five local individuals/groups that have made outstanding contributions to promoting tolerance, social justice and community cohesion...

     

  • Thank you to our sponsors - NFP | Pioneer Golf Classic

    02-11-2017

    Thank you to all of our event sponsors who helped make this year’s NFP | Pioneer Golf Classic a success, and helping to provide youth with the opportunity to participate in healthy YMCA programming.  

  • Refresh My Y - Ron Edwards Family YMCA

    26-09-2017

    We're making some big changes to the Ron Edwards Family YMCA to refresh and revitalize your workout. Get ready for all new Precor cardio equipment featuring web-based technology that allows you to access music stations, television, Netflix and Spotify accounts. Members will also be able to track their individual workouts with their individual workouts using Precor chip technology.

  • New Lifeguarding Training - Learn and Earn

    15-09-2017

    Announcing a special opportunity for 14-24 year-olds to learn to be a lifeguard and gain paid work experience. Earn extra money and build your resume in this free program starting October 10.

     

     

     

     

     

  • Laurier and YMCA Surpass Community Campaign Goal Through Commitment of Kun Family

    23-06-2017

    Longtime Brantford residents Steven and Helen Kun announced today that they are doubling their commitment to the Laurier Brantford YMCA with an additional $1 million gift.

  • Young Syrian Refugee Awarded Scholarship

    15-06-2017

    We're exciting to announce that local YMCA nominee, Abdul Nour Seddiki has been awarded a Ted Rogers Scholarship to pursue his educational goals. The Ted Rogers Scholarship Fund aims to provide access to post-secondary education and reward youth who demonstrate community leadership.

    YMCA Immigrant Services first met Abdul and his family...