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Youth
Newcomer Services
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Group of newcomer youth

Settling Into A New School Season

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 Settling Into A New School Season   Going back to school is an adjustment for all families, however, this can be more challenging for newcomer youth settlin
Aug 1, 2023
Health and Fitness
Why The Y
October 10 - World Mental Health Day. Image: An illustration of a woman closing her eyes with leaves in her hair, next to a green ribbon.

World Mental Health Day: October 10, 2022

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2022 World Mental Health Day: October 10, 2022 World Mental Health Day has been declared by the World Health Organization as an annually recognized day to raise awareness ab
Aug 1, 2023
Why The Y
Camp
Daniil smiles and poses with a day camp counsellor in costume at the StarTech.com YMCA.

Liliia's Y Story

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2022 Liliia's Y Story   My son and I left Ukraine before the war and we arrived in Canada a few months ago. My husband is still in Ukraine because men under 61 are
Aug 1, 2023
Announcement
Community
Peace Week

2022 YMCA of SWO Peace Medal Recipients Announced

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2022 2022 YMCA of SWO Peace Medal Recipients Announced Each year during YMCA Peace Week, the YMCA of Southwestern Ontario honours local Peacemakers with a YMCA Peace Medal.
Aug 1, 2023