YMCA

• Edmonton makes resources available to 1,500 registered evacuees

  Over 1,500 people and 1,300 pets have registered at the Edmonton Reception Centre following wildfire evacuations in Drayton Valley and Brazeau County.

  Fire

  May 7
  
• Hamilton study seeks to build exercise regimen to help older adults age in place

  Pam Edgecomb, 73, was one of the first to participate in the research, to help her to stay at her Binbrook home as long as possible.

  Health

  May 4
  
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• ‘Don’t leave it too long’: Summer camp registration in Alberta climbs to near pre-pandemic levels

  Last year, day camps were full but the overnight ones were lagging, a trend that seems to have disappeared in Alberta for the summer of 2023.

  Consumer

  Mar 23
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• Regina’s new shelter intake consistently at capacity since opening

  Regina's new 40-bed shelter for those who are unhoused has been full ever since it opened its doors a month ago.

  Canada

  Feb 24
• YMCA of Southwestern Ontario unveils 2023 Women of Excellence honourees

  The gala is scheduled to be held on May 16 at RBC Place London, with proceeds going to support YMCA's Community Starts Here campaign.

  Canada

  Feb 8
• New Regina homeless winter shelter set to open on Monday, Jan. 30

  The 40-space temporary shelter will open its doors downtown at the old YMCA building and will be called “The Gathering Space New Beginnings.”

  Canada

  Jan 26
• Brandon YMCA child-care expansion gets additional $600,000 in provincial funding

  The expansion — part of a larger project in the works at the Brandon YMCA — will double the centre's capacity to 96 from 48 spaces upon completion

  Canada

  Jan 17
• YMCA of Eastern Ontario honours local residents with peace medal

  YMCAs celebrate acts of peace by recognizing individuals and groups who have demonstrated a commitment to building peace within their community or communities elsewhere.

  Canada

  Dec 9, 2022
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• Free mental health program for teens and youth comes back to Simcoe County

  Youth in need of mental health support will be able to access a free mental wellness program back in the Simcoe County region in November.

  Health

  Nov 7, 2022
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• Lake Life Lottery supporting health care in B.C.’s Southern Interior

  A Southern Interior lottery that offers people the chance to live the lake life is doing more than giving away a dream home – it will directly benefit two Okanagan organizations.

  Canada

  Nov 3, 2022