I Know I Can (Studio2 Remix)

The youth of Studio2 have recorded their own version of the Nas classic “I Know I Can” and shot a video for it. We hope you enjoy it!

First Annual East Metro Pool Tounament

The First Annual East Metro Pool Tournament was a complete success! Nearly 20 staff and participants completed for the prizes. In the end, two players emerged as champions. Krishna Bhatt won the participants tournament and Kwesi Johnson won for EMYS staff. Congratulations to the both of them.

EMYS Holiday Youth Party

In December, East Metro Youth Services hosted a very successful holiday party for youth from the community. More than 60 youth came for a delicious sit down dinner prepared by staff at the agency, and received prizes and gifts that were donated from generous community members, staff and their families”. Thank you to [...]

New East Metro Promotional Video

The Film1 group worked very hard to create a promotional video that will spread the word on our unique space. Please have a look and tell us what you think!

East Metro Youth Compete at Change the View Contest at MTV

Some of East Metro’s youth competed in the Change the View video contest at MTV studios.  The purpose of the competition is to destigmatize issues concerning mental health.  The event was a very exciting opportunity for youth to talk about important issues and to have a lot of fun!
You can view their videos here:
http://www.youtube.com/user/changetheview2011#p/u/31/2Khzg3cyg-g
http://www.youtube.com/user/changetheview2011#p/u/75/dM6eHkLUyak

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PREP Program and Participants Featured in InsideToronto

On March 29th various participants from the East Metro Youth Service PREP program met with reporter Mike Adler to talk about the program. This interview took place three days before the participants graduated and is a reflection on their time and what they have learned. Click on the link below to read the [...]

RISE Delegation Attends TPYS Unite Ignite 2011 Conference

After a successful 2010 TYPS conference, the youth from RISE were invited to attend the national TYPS conference again this year! The conference was in Ottawa and ran from March 24th to 27th. The delegation included Roshawn Balgrove of Cedarbrae’s RISE program, Derrick Brown and Saleem Haniff from Birchmount Park’s RISE Program, and Daunette Bailey [...]

The Will to Want- A film created by the PREP Youth

With the help of Studio2, the PREP youth have created a video about their experience in the PREP program.  Please have a look and let us know what you think!

RISE Youth Succeed in Tournament

The team pictured here features 2 RISE youth delegates, Sami and Trey, who are not only basketball champions but workshop facilitators for RISE.  Congrats to the two of you!