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“Charlie’s Place” Officially Opens!
On Thursday, March 3, 2022, we came together as a community to celebrate a momentous occasion. It was the official launch of Why Not...
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Why I Walk For Coldest Night of the Year
I hate the winter. Seriously hate it. The cold is one of my least favourite things in the world. I dread the thought of my quick run from...
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Awards Night
re.sil.ience (noun) : the capacity to recovery quickly from difficulties; toughness This year has thrown each of us some real curve...
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The Power of Relationship: The Why Not Mission
Our newly-articulated mission at Why Not Youth Centre is to Empower Youth Through Relationship. Our strategy is to...
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Our First Camping Trip!
After a long 18-months of pandemic life, we knew we needed a new, exciting way to finish the season strong, to encourage those heading...
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The Door Is Open A Crack
The doors at Why Not are open, just a crack. That crack in the door is so important. The difference between lights off & door shut vs. a...
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2021: A Year to Thrive!
Last January, we said that 2020 would be the year of “Love Without Limits.” And it was. In 2020, along with the rest of the world, we...
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A Historic Year for CNOY!
The Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) is our biggest fundraiser at Why Not, and is also a highlight of the year. We look forward to...
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Hindsight is 2020
As I stepped up over the course of 2020 and ultimately into the role of executive director at Why Not, I had to work within a context of...
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Thank You, Becca
We want to give a huge shout out to Becca McLellan, director of Why Not Youth Centre from 2016-2020. Becca’s roots go deep at Why Not. ...
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The Arts in Healing
At Why Not, many of our youth really love the arts. Whether it’s painting or crafting, or writing lyrics and creating music, the arts...
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Leaders in Training
One of the hallmarks of Why Not’s influence in the lives of youth is our leaders in training (LIT) program. Perhaps nothing brings a...
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