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In the News: Sport for Newcomers at the YMCA Outdoor Centre

A group of newcomer youth playing with a volleyball on gravel. They are surrounded by a forested area.
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July 3, 2026

Media spotlight: Commonwealth Sport Canada’s 'Sport for Newcomers' collaboration with the YMCA aims to reduces barriers to accessing sports.

July 1, 2026: CBC News, Omar Dabaghi-Pacheco

"How a local organization is bridging the gap between culture and sport"

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