News & Events

Sod-Turning Ceremony for Cove Guest Home Childcare Centre, Operated by YMCA of Cape Breton

Posted on September 9, 2024

Sydney, NS – September 6th, 2024 – The YMCA of Cape Breton and Cove Guest Home are pleased to announce a sod-turning ceremony to mark the construction of a much-anticipated new childcare centre. The event took place on Monday, September 9th at 11:00 AM at the rear parking lot of the Carl E. Rideout House,..

2024 Fall Schedules

Posted on August 30, 2024

Note: the most up to date schedules are available on our website under Schedules

2024 Fall Program Guide

Posted on

New Sydney NSCC Campus to Offer Child Care

Posted on April 29, 2024

Province of Nova Scotia Press Release (April 29, 2024) With financial support from the Province, the new Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) Sydney waterfront campus will include a child-care centre, making it a learning environment for all ages when it opens in September. An agreement between the YMCA of Cape Breton and NSCC will provide..

2024 Spring Program Guide

Posted on April 11, 2024

Downtown Charlotte St. Renovations

Posted on April 10, 2024

Project Timeline- April 15th to September 2024 Dear Y Members, Volunteers and Staff, Starting from Monday, April 15th, a significant development will be taking place in our neighborhood. The Downtown Charlotte St. redevelopment project will commence, leading to the closure of Charlotte St. from Wentworth to Townsend St. for traffic. Here’s what you need to..

Pickleball Tournament – April 21, 2024

Posted on March 28, 2024

YMCA of Cape Breton will host a Pickleball Tournament on Sunday, April 21st, beginning at 9am. Players should bring with them water containers and snacks!

Easter Weekend Hours

Posted on March 26, 2024

Check out our weekend hours and join us for some Easter fun!

Call for YMCA of Cape Breton Board Member – Volunteer Director

Posted on March 11, 2024

Posting date: March 11, 2024Closing date: March 29, 2024 The YMCA is seeking inspired community builders to join our Board of Directors team! The YMCA of Cape Breton is a charitable organization with a mission to connect and ignite the potential in people, helping them grow and give back to our communities. The YMCA has..

March Break Fun at the Y!

Posted on March 8, 2024

Join us for some March Break fun at the Y! Check out our schedule of events.