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When Best Buy Canada first opened its doors in Canada, it made a commitment to invest in young people and make a difference in communities across Canada. One of the ways this comes to life is through its partnership with BGC Canada (Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada). Twenty-five years later, that commitment is still going strong. Since partnering with BGC Canada, Best Buy Canada has helped thousands…
The picture above was taken during BGC Prince County – Wellington Club (PE) BGC Club Day celebrations. As we reflect on the success of 2026 BGC Club Day, I want to extend my sincere thanks to everyone who helped bring it to life and make it so meaningful. On Friday, June 5, 2026, across the country, Clubs, youth, staff, volunteers, alumni, partners, board members, and community supporters came…
OTTAWA, ON, April 16, 2026 /CNW/ – Giant Tiger Stores Limited is celebrating 65 years as a proudly Canadian retailer with a nationwide birthday bash dedicated to the customers and communities who made every year possible. The celebration kicks off on April 22 with deals on quality essentials instore and online, along with a national GT VIP® contest, leading up to a national birthday bash event on…
By Erica Walcott, BGC Club and National Youth Advisory Circle member, BGC London The Youth Advisory Circle (YAC) is a leadership program by BGC Canada composed of youth aged 16-21 across the country who have strong connections to their Club. Members of the YAC are provided with mentoring, networking, and training opportunities to build leadership skills. Additionally, the program gives members the…
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, and for many, the monthly math simply no longer works. At BGC Clubs, we see the impact every day. Not as data points, but in real moments with young people who arrive at our…
Ruben is an exceptional young person in his community and Club, known for his leadership, his commitment to his values, and his ability to uplift others. In 2025, he was named BGC Canada’s National Youth of the Year. This is his story. I’ve been a member BGC St. Alban’s Club in Toronto, Ontario, for eight years. I’m passionate about youth, leadership, education, and creating spaces where youth can…
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 brand, is teaming up with BGC Canada (Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada) to support communities across […] The post Planet…
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, but so far, 9 people are dead, and 25 are injured. Motivation is unknown. It […] The post Statement on the Tragedy in Tumbler Ridge, BC first appeared on BGC Canada .
Published on Toronto.com on November 2, 2023 — Before I was born, my parents were forced to flee Colombia for the United States to apply as asylum seekers. I was born while we waited to hear if we could stay. Our application was rejected, leaving my parents without a lot of hope for our family of six. Luckily, Canada accepted us and we were given the opportunity to start a new life in the vibrant…
Eight years ago, I came out for the first time in a room full of strangers—and they clapped. It was the first day of BGC Canada’s Get Loud National Youth Forum. I was standing in a room with other Club kids, including 3 of my Club friends. We were reflecting on the activity we had just completed related to understanding the various obstacles someone encounters daily simply because of their…
