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YMCA recognizes two youth leaders with 2026 Christopher Cutler Youth Development Scholarship

We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Christopher Cutler Development Scholarship as Grace Mwalyo and Sydney Oyewuni. 

Video: CHCH Morning Live on Walking Speed as a key measure of healthy aging

Genevieve Hladysh and Dr. George Ioannidis from the GERAS Centre for Aging Research at Hamilton Health Sciences share what walking speed can tell us about our health.

WATCH: 2nd annual Hockey Helps the Homeless in Hamilton/Burlington—supporting YMCA youth and Men's Residence—raises over $190,000,

On April 10, 2026, 197 participants across 14 teams came together to play in the second annual Hockey Helps the Homeless tournament in Hamilton/Burlington in support of two YMCA programs.

YMCA Community Impact Event Highlights the Power of Belonging, Partnership and Collective Impact

YMCA Hamilton | Burlington | Brantford brought together community leaders, partners, volunteers and supporters on June 11 at Culaccino Bar + Kitchen to celebrate the power of belonging, resilience and

New Co-Ed Sports Leauges Offered

Eight-week co-ed basketball league to run the Les Chater Family YMCA. Eight-week co-ed volleyball league to run at the Flamborough Family YMCA.

Building Community, One Class at a Time: Ron MacVinnie’s YMCA Story

Many know Ron as a recipient of the Key to the City of Burlington, but did you know he also spent more than 27 years volunteering with the Ron Edwards Family YMCA, serving as both Board Chair and a fi