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From left to right: Greyson Finlay-Johnson, Kyla Finlay-Johnson, dad Dallas Johnson and mom Heather Finlay have faced accessibility challenges preventing them from using a variety of services, including swimming at the YMCA-YWCA Westhills. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)

Langford YMCA fixing accessibility barrier by buying lift for changing room

The Finlay-Johnson family has struggled to use the facility’s pool because of the issue

 

Kidspace, which took over the YMCA-YWCA childcare centre at Eagle Creek Village, plans to reopen the Y’s fitness centre as the Eagle Creek Athletic Club in September. (Photo courtesy of Kidpsace)

Former Y fitness centre in View Royal aims to reopen in September

Kidspace taking over both the gym and the childcare facility at Eagle Creek Village

 

The YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island has announced their Y Outdoors School, which will be held at Camp Thunderbird in Sooke, starting in early January 2021. (YMCA-YWCA Vancouver Island)

YMCA offers outdoor school for elementary students

Program to max out at 10 students per staff member, five-days a week

 

The Vancouver Island YMCA-YWCA is looking at reopening its downtown Victoria and Westhills facilities on July 16 with new COVID-19 protocols and a new membership structure to help make up for lost revenue. (Black Press Media file photo)

Victoria’s YMCA-YWCA reopening with new app, membership structure

One fee of $50 set to start July 16

The Vancouver Island YMCA-YWCA is looking at reopening its downtown Victoria and Westhills facilities on July 16 with new COVID-19 protocols and a new membership structure to help make up for lost revenue. (Black Press Media file photo)
The YMCA-YWCA is looking to move from its Broughton Street location to the location of the Capitol 6 theatre at 850 Yates St. (Nicole Crescenzi/News Staff)

Victoria’s YMCA-YWCA explores taking over space at downtown Capit0l 6 theatre

A six month study will explore the viability of the option

The YMCA-YWCA is looking to move from its Broughton Street location to the location of the Capitol 6 theatre at 850 Yates St. (Nicole Crescenzi/News Staff)
The YMCA-YWCA building at 851 Broughton St. has been sold for $21.9 million. Nicole Crescenzi/VICTORIA NEWS

YMCA-YWCA eyes the future after selling downtown Victoria property

The Y to lease existing space for up to seven years while looking for new downtown home

The YMCA-YWCA building at 851 Broughton St. has been sold for $21.9 million. Nicole Crescenzi/VICTORIA NEWS
Victoria seniors leading the fitness charge

Victoria seniors leading the fitness charge

Go at your own pace, advises 87-year-old gym buff

Victoria seniors leading the fitness charge
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