News & Events | BGC Toronto Kiwanis

100 Stories, Celebrating 100 Years | NO. 7 – Mandy Swinamer

Aug 13

Growing up as a member of BGC Toronto Kiwanis, Mandy Swinamer talks about her journey from member to staff, and the impact that the Club had on her and her family. Watch the full interview below. #BGCTorontoKiwanis | #OpportunityChangesEverything Join our 100 Stories [...]

In the Loop – August 2021

Aug 9

06 – Last Day of Camp – Rose Avenue ONLY 27 – Last Day of Camp – ALL Club Locations Please Note: All BGC Toronto Kiwanis locations will be closed from August 30 – September 10. Locations will reopen on Monday, September 13 for [...]

100 Stories, Celebrating 100 Years | NO.6 – Sheilana Dela Cruz

Aug 6

A part of the BGC Toronto Kiwanis community for the last nine years, Sheilana Dela Cruz talks about her journey from a Club placement student to the current Coordinator, Youth Services. Watch as Sheilana talks about the impact of working with our members. [...]

100 Stories, Celebrating 100 Years | No.5 – Ian Edward

Jul 26

We sat down with BGC Toronto Kiwanis’ former Executive Director, Ian Edward. Ian was with the Club for 15 years leading the organization through pivotal moments in our history, including our 101 Spruce Street renovations in 2010. Ian currently works with BGC [...]

In the Loop – July 2021

Jul 19

2020 Annual Report In late June, our Club released our 2020 Annual Report. You can view the report on our website, here. Our annual report captures all of our organization’s accomplishments and strategies in 2020. 100 Stories, Celebrating 100 Years We are so [...]

100 Stories, Celebrating 100 Years | No.4 – Ryan Boodhai

Jul 15

Ryan Boodhai was a member of the Club from 1987 – 2000. Joining as a member in our after-school program, Ryan went on to work as a part-time staff and continues to give back to the BGC Toronto Kiwanis community. Watch Ryan talk about his time as the Club and the [...]

100 Stories, Celebrating 100 Years | No.3 – Art Eggleton

Jul 2

Well known for his long career in politics, Art Eggleton, a former Canadian Senator and Toronto’s longest serving Mayor, is spending his retirement returning to his childhood roots at BGC Toronto Kiwanis. Currently sitting on our Board of Directors, Art, a [...]

100 Stories, 100 Years | No. 2 – Marnie Smith

Jun 22

An alumni for 30+ years, and our current Director, Programs & Services, Marnie Smith sits down to chat about the impact the Club had within her life, as well as the incredible team of staff that helped mold her into the leader she is today. Watch the interview [...]

In the Loop – June 2021

Jun 4

Statement on Kamloops Residential Schools BGC Toronto Kiwanis mourns the death of the 215 children from Tk’emlups te Secwepemc First Nation. As an organization that emphasizes being a safe and inclusive space for all kids and teens, we are horrified at the news that [...]

100 Stories, Celebrating 100 Years! | No.1 – Sydney & Juliet John-Baptiste

May 28

Executive Board Member, Committee Member, Parent, Part-Time Staff, and Program Member. This mother-daughter duo has worn many hats within the BGC Toronto Kiwanis Community. Sydney & Juliet joined us to discuss the impact of the Club in their lives, their [...]