Local MPP Catherine Fife attended the grand opening of the expanded fitness centre at Stork Family YMCA in Waterloo. The expanded space offers new fitness equipment thanks to a $200,000 Capital grant received from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). “Thank you to Ontario Trillium Foundation for this generous investment in our community's wellbeing,” said Catherine Fife, MPP for Waterloo. “The additional fitness area and new equipment at Stork Family YMCA will enable...

“Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much.” - Helen Keller Written on the walls across all six YMCA of Three Rivers locations are stories of volunteers who have dedicated their time, energy, passion, and talent to our programs, services and operations. These are pieces of who they are, and through their generosity, they have become part of what the YMCA of Three Rivers is and always has been. National Volunteer Week 2026 is an opportunity to celebrate this. While the walls...

Written By: Keristen, Samuel and Teddy At the Stratford YMCA, change is more than a renovation—it’s a reflection of evolving community values and a commitment to dignity, safety, and inclusion. In 2024, the Stratford Y undertook a meaningful transformation: converting traditional boys’ and girls’ changerooms into all-gender, family-style spaces. This shift was not only a physical renovation but also a cultural one—one that has reshaped the way members of all ages experience the YMCA....