2024-2025 Winter + Holiday Schedules
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News & Events
How Peace Week Brought Our Community Together
YMCA of Cape Breton recognized three extraordinary individuals with Peace Medals as part of Peace Week 2024, celebrating their commitment to fostering participation, empathy, advocacy, community and empowerment. During Peace Week, YMCAs across Canada celebrate acts of peace by recognizing individuals and groups who, without any special resources, status, wealth or position, have demonstrated a..
Event Recap: Breakfast with Inclusive Employers
Last week on October 1st, we hosted a fantastic Employer Appreciation Breakfast at Dory Pub, celebrating businesses in Cape Breton that participate in Opportunities Fund and are making a real difference by supporting inclusive hiring practices. With the start of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we invited 2 speakers: Bradley Sheppard from Sheppard Training Inc…
YMCA Peace Week 2024: Nominations Open
“We cannot expect to live in a world of peace if we are unable to live in peace with those close to us – even those who differ from us….” – YMCA Statement on Peace YMCA Peace Week is a time when we celebrate the presence of peace in our communities, and reflect on the peace-building..
YMCA of Cape Breton Joins National ‘Shine On’ Campaign to Empower Local Community
Toronto – September 16, 2024 – Today, the YMCA launched its first-ever national advertising campaign to connect more people to its programs and shine a light on the Y’s charitable impact. Originally developed by the YMCA of Greater Toronto, the Shine On brand awareness campaign will now reach all markets across Canada.The campaign emphasizes the..
Sod-Turning Ceremony for Cove Guest Home Childcare Centre, Operated by YMCA of Cape Breton
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
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New Sydney NSCC Campus to Offer Child Care
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..