YMCA

• Not an acronym, but the real deal: YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg announces name change

  A name change announced by a charity organization in Winnipeg is being hailed as an important step in recognizing inclusivity within the diverse community it serves.

  Canada

  Feb 29
  
• YMCA seeks to replace downtown Hamilton building at end of ‘life cycle’

  President and CEO Manny Figueredo says the current location of James Street South is 100 years old, and they need a new building to meet changing needs.

  Canada

  Jan 17
  
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• East London’s Bob Hayward YMCA shuttering for good in November

  The organization faces financial struggles due to a decline in memberships, increased maintenance and utility costs for the aging facility, and overall infrastructure demands.

  Canada

  Oct 26, 2023
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• Questions raised in Saskatchewan after Alberta daycare E. coli outbreak

  Child care facilities received an inspection in Saskatchewan after an E. coli outbreak shut down several facilities in Alberta.

  Canada

  Sep 14, 2023
• 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, 2023
• 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, 2023
• ‘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, 2023
• 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, 2023
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• 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, 2023
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• 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, 2023