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Canada can’t solve child poverty without investing in youth organizations

In Canada, hunger is often framed as a problem of food. At BGC Canada, we know it is a problem of income, opportunity, and access to community supports. Across the country, families are struggling to keep up with rising costs,...

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Planet Fitness and BGC Canada Team Up to Celebrate Pink Shirt Day

In-club fundraiser and community activation supports kindness, belonging and kicks off Family Day TORONTO, Feb. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness...

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Statement on the Tragedy in Tumbler Ridge, BC

Statement on the Tragedy in Tumbler Ridge, BC

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 – 3 p.m. EST A terrible morning in Canada. We woke up to news today of a mass shooting that occurred yesterday at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in Tumbler Ridge, BC. Information is still coming in,...

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BGC is the #1 ‘Third Place’ for Kids

Kids need a place beyond home and school. At BGC Clubs, 160,000 kids find that special place each year. When we talk about where kids grow up, we often think about two places: home and school. But there’s another place...

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Planet Fitness Announces Partnership with BGC Canada to Support Youth Health and Wellness

Partnership Kicks Off With In-Club Fundraiser to Support Judgement Free Generation® Programming TORONTO, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand,...

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Celebrating 125 Years of Belonging at BGC

This article was originally published by SJ Today on September 11, 2025. Saint John has always been a city of firsts, and the Boys & Girls Club, now known as BGC, is another organization that got its start in the...

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National Child Day Call to Action – Putting Children and Youth Back on Canada’s Policy Agenda

National Child Day Call to Action – Putting Children and Youth Back on Canada’s Policy Agenda

Ottawa, November 21, 2025 — On the heels of National Child Day, UNICEF Canada and partner organizations call on the Government of Canada and all federal parties to put children and youth at the centre of policy and investment. As...

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Michaels Launches In-Store Holiday Giving Campaign Supporting Boys & Girls Clubs

Funds raised will bring creative spaces, resources, and experiences to millions of kids in communities across North America. This holiday season, Michaels is inviting customers to fuel the joy of creativity for the next generation of creators in their communities....

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Leadership Transition at BGC Canada

Leadership Transition at BGC Canada

Dear BGC Canada community, After ten years of dedicated service, Owen Charters, BGC Canada’s President & CEO, will be stepping down effective January 9, 2026, to pursue a new role in nonprofit leadership. We are deeply grateful for his contributions....

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