By Owen Charters, President & CEO, BGC CanadaMarch 22, 2023One morning I was eating breakfast in a hotel dining room in Ottawa and chatting with a colleague from another youth organization. A woman at the table next to me turned around and said: “Did you say you work at BGC? That organization saved my cousin’s...
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National Youth Council Statement on Mental Health
Mar 7
BGC Canada’s National Youth Council (NYC) represents the concerns of thousands of youth across the country. The NYC aims to amplify youth voices and to ensure youth input is included in all national initiatives and activities. NYC members serve as ambassadors and role models for other children and youth throughout the organization. We aim to...
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HERSHEY and BGC Canada team up to stand against bullying for Pink Shirt Day
Feb 15
Supporting the global anti-bullying initiative is a key component of The Sweeter Together Project, a multi-year partnership that aims to create a sense of belonging for children and youth across CanadaPublished on CisionTORONTO, Feb. 15, 2023 /CNW/ - This February 22, Hershey Canada is working with BGC Canada (formerly Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada) to boost participation in Pink Shirt Day, a global event...
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