Latest news with #YMCAof
Hamilton Spectator
23-05-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
New Brant Catholic high school opening delayed
It will be a couple of years before a new statue of St. Padre Pio has a home at its namesake school. The opening of the new Catholic secondary school and child-care centre in the north end of Brantford has been bumped a year, from September 2026 to the 2027-28 school year, the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board announced on its website last week. The board simultaneously gave notice of three boundary reviews affecting all elementary schools in Brantford and the County of Brant, and all secondary schools across the board. The board needs to decide on feeder schools for St. Padre Pio, and two new elementary schools will be going up in Paris and West Brant, so the board decided to 'connect the processes,' spokesperson Tracey Austin told The Spectator. The province gave the green light for the new $45.7-million high school in 2022. It bumped funding up to $50.7 million in 2024. The state-of-the-art building will have 1,257 student spaces, and YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford was selected to operate 128 child-care spots on site. But while construction equipment could previously be seen on the 17-acre site at Powerline Road, last week it sat barren. 'We knew that the 2026 opening date was ambitious and the project is simply not progressing on a schedule that will enable us to meet the timeline,' Austin said. The board wanted to give the community 'as much advance notice as possible,' she added. She confirmed the delay has no correlation to the recent ministerial governance review , prompted by four trustees travelling to Italy to purchase $72,000 of art for the new schools. The land was previously zoned for agricultural uses, and a sanitary sewer and water main infrastructure were going to be 'the greatest challenge' in the expedited timeline, according to a City of Brantford planning update from 2023. When the build has 'progressed to the point where we are able to establish a firm opening date,' the board will let staff, families and the community know, Austin said. A sanitary sewer and water main infrastructure is needed to transform the former agricultural lands into a high school. Students hadn't enrolled yet, but nearby Catholic secondary schools like Assumption College School are facing capacity issues. As of the 2023-24 school year, it had 1,829 students — almost 800 beyond the school's capacity of 1,032. And if elementary enrolment is any indication, numbers will continue to climb. The board reported a 16 per cent increase in elementary students between 2021-22 and 2023-24. It projects a further 32 per cent influx between this year and 2034-35, according to a presentation the accommodations committee saw in April. The review process will include public meetings. It's set to begin in June and could last around a year, Austin said. In the meantime, the board will 'work closely with the Ministry of Education and community partners, including child-care centres' to 'continue to provide new and innovative learning spaces that serve our growing Catholic education community,' board chair Carol Luciani said.
Toronto Sun
24-04-2025
- Toronto Sun
Mother, daughter, 7, hear ‘man's voice' in women's locker room before indecent act
Pool at YMCA of Greater Kansas City. Photo by YMCA of Greater Kansas City / Facebook Police in Kansas are investigating after a mother said a man exposed himself to her and her young daughter in the women's locker room of a local gym. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The woman told authorities that her seven-year-old had just finished swimming lessons at the YMCA of Greater Kansas City when they went to the locker room to change, WDAF reported. The two were in a stall when she claimed she heard a man's voice, prompting them to leave as quickly as possible. But as they were walking out, they allegedly encountered a naked man with his genitals exposed where anyone, including her daughter, could get an eyeful. The shocked mom told the outlet she confronted the individual and asked what he was doing there, to which he replied, 'Honey, I'm a woman.' The incident prompted concerns from other members. 'My 11-year-old does use that locker room, especially after we go to the pool,' member Angela Bush told the outlet. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'In there, you either have to use the closed-off showers or try to change as quickly as possible,' she explained. 'It's definitely shocking and something we'll be looking out for a little bit more.' RECOMMENDED VIDEO The YMCA has launched its own formal investigation into the matter, stating that they are 'aware of a reported incident in the locker room' but are 'unable to provide further details at this time.' The fitness centre continued: 'The safety and well-being of all of our members is a priority, and we take this concern seriously.' However, they noted: 'We follow all state and local laws, and individuals are allowed to use the locker room or restroom that they identify with.' Read More The gym added that there are 'four private universal changing rooms available, separate from the larger shared locker rooms,' for those who prefer more privacy. The mother, who wished to remain anonymous, stressed that the incident was not about gender identity. 'This is not a case of transitional status,' she told the outlet. 'This is an issue of somebody showing their body parts to my child in a room where she should be safe from such things.' Toronto & GTA Toronto Raptors Toronto Maple Leafs Federal Elections Ontario
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
YMCA promotes kids health and wellness at free public event
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — The YMCA of Wichita Falls is holding its annual kids' event for the entire community on Saturday, April 26. The Healthy Kids Day at the Y invites all families to a fun-filled event that celebrates and hopes to inspire kids to stay active and healthy during their summer school break. Creature teacher animal show coming to RBNC The YMCA's executive director, Troy Griggs, said they are excited to kick off the summer with this event and provide families with a fun and free opportunity. He also thanked his sponsors. 'Thanks to the support of our local partners, LBK Roofing and Grubbs Family of Dealerships, we can offer this wonderful event to the public and encourage families to make health andwellness a priority,' Griggs said. 1-mile walk/run for the family Face painting Vendors and food trucks Kid and family-friendly games The Healthy Kids Day is free to the community, and invited to come out for a fun-filled day! Contact Troy Griggs at (940) 761-1000 for more information. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
State records, personal bests, national stage: Vote for IHSAA track athlete of the week
IndyStar high school track and field top performers, presented by YMCA of Greater Indianapolis, will honor the best in Indiana track and field throughout the 2025 season. This week's edition celebrates strong indoor performances from local meets to Nike Indoor Nationals. Advertisement The poll will feature four girls nominees and four boys nominees each week. Nominations can be sent to cvarnes@ Winners of IndyStar athlete of week polls will be invited to and honored at the Indiana High School Sports Awards, presented by the Indiana Pacers/Fever, on April 27 at Butler's Clowes Hall. The poll will be open until noon Friday. Cast your vote in poll at the bottom of the article or click here to vote. Kya Crooke, Heritage Christian: Crooke won her second Nike Indoor Nationals high jump title on Friday in New York City as she jumped 1.82m (5ft, 11.50 in). The Arizona track commit and reigning IHSAA high jump champion is enjoying a strong indoor season, also setting a new school record, PR and U.S.-leading 6ft mark at a meet earlier this month. Advertisement Larkin Taylor, Carmel: Taylor set a new indoor school record in the 3200 (10:37.92) at the IWU HSR Qualifier #3 meet on Saturday. The sophomore, who finished tenth at the IHSAA cross-country championship in the fall, was also part of Carmel's new indoor DMR school record earlier this month (12:02.24). Ahniyah Bennett, Connersville: Bennett won the 60m at the Pike Individual Championships on Saturday in 7.65, also securing her spot at Hoosier Indoor State. The junior improved on her season-opening performance at the Blue and White Relays by .17 of a second. Kelsey Rehmel, North Central: Rehmel set a new 2-mile school record at New Balance Nationals in Boston on Friday in 10:50.2 and now ranks 47th in the U.S. She also helped the Panthers' 4x800 relay to a season-best time of 9:37.9. Rylan Hainje, Franklin Central: Hainje broke the Indiana indoor record in the 60m hurdles last week with a time of 7.78 at a meet at UIndy. The junior's time is among the top 10 in the U.S., and he looks poised for a breakout after not advancing past regionals last season. Advertisement Bradley Streveler, Greenfield-Central: Streveler won the high jump with a mark of 6'5" at the Pike Individual Championships on Saturday, setting a new indoor and overall PR. He improved his jump by five inches from the Red Devil Classic in early March to last weekend's meet. Ahmed Saleh, Mt. Vernon: Saleh set a new school indoor record in the 3200 when he won the event in 9:19.40 at the IWU HSR Qualifier #3 on Saturday. The senior IU commit has also set the school indoor record in the 1600 this spring (4:16.46). Devaughn Slaughter, Cathedral: Slaughter won the 60m at the Whiteland HSR Qualifier #2 in 7.04 on Friday, along with helping Cathedral to a third-place finish in the 4x200 earlier last week. Slaughter's season-best of 6.95 is top five among Indiana large school athletes. IF POLL DOES NOT APPEAR, click here to vote. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Vote for Indiana high school track athlete of the week (March 10-15)
Axios
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
San Antonio's Síclovía returns to Broadway six years later
Síclovía, San Antonio's open streets, car-free event, is making its long-awaited return to Broadway on Sunday, marking the first time the route has been used since 2019. Why it matters: Síclovía temporarily shuts down streets to cars, giving San Antonians a unique opportunity to play outside and connect with the community. Driving the news: Previously a biannual event organized by the YMCA of Greater San Antonio, Síclovía is now held annually in the spring. The route changes based on construction and permit availability, which is why Broadway hasn't been used since 2019. Last year's event took place on North St. Mary's Street. Construction on lower Broadway, which is part of the route, finished in October. Flashback: Síclovía debuted on Broadway in 2011 as San Antonio's version of Ciclovía, a tradition that started in Bogotá, Colombia, more than 30 years ago. What they're saying: Along with being the birthplace of Síclovía, the Broadway route has long been a crowd favorite due to its flat terrain and access to parks, Shannon Gowen, vice president of marketing and communications for the YMCA, tells Axios. "We do a survey after every event, and everybody always asks us to go back to Broadway. That's their favorite route every single time," she says. How it works: The 2.2-mile stretch of Broadway from Parland Place to McCullough Avenue will be car-free from 9am-3pm for the event, which will be from 10am-2pm. It's a non-competitive event, with no start or finish lines and no registration required. Attendees choose how they want to enjoy the path, whether it's walking, biking, skateboarding or more. Five "Reclovías," or activation zones, will feature activities like Zumba, vendors, and group exercises along the route. By the numbers: 1.1 million people have participated in Síclovía since 2011. Nearly 60% of attendees cite physical activity as their main reason for attending. 47% say they would otherwise be inactive indoors. 39% report being more active since attending, according to Síclovía's post-event survey. What we're watching: Where Síclovía will roll next. While Broadway has been a staple, it's not yet confirmed to be a route in 2026, Gowen says.
