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Potential, ignited: Cathedral High School Swim Team Sends Three Student’s to OFSAA thanks to YMCA Partnership

For years, Cathedral High School’s swim team faced an uphill battle before they ever stepped onto the starting block. That all changed thanks to social prescription and a partnership with the YMCA.

YMCA Wanakita is more than a field trip for Westmount Secondary Students

When Westmount Secondary School teacher Emma Beesley first started planning an end-of-year trip for her outdoor education students, she knew she wanted something transformative.

McMaster Humanities Student Recognized for Outstanding Internship with YMCA Beyond the Bell®

Hannah Seo, a humanities student from McMaster University, has been named one of two recipients of the 2025 Humanities Intern – Student of the Year Award for her impactful internship with YMCA Beyond

Juan Pablo’s Story

Juan Pablo, known by his friends as JP, still remembers the first time he stepped through the doors of the YMCA at 11 years old. Little did he know that decades later the YMCA would take on a new, lif

Carmel’s Story: Celebrating 35 Years with the YMCA

When Carmel looks back on her 35 years at the YMCA, she still remembers exactly how it began.

Terri’s Story: 25 Years of Care, Community, and Connection with the YMCA

When Terri answered a newspaper ad nearly 26 years ago, she had no idea she was stepping into a lifelong community.