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Salisbury, N.B. beats out Toronto to be named most active Canadian communityThe win comes after Salisbury won the provincial title in 2022. The title comes with a prize of $100,000 to spend on recreation, in addition to the $15,000 the town won last year.CanadaJul 25
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ParticipACTION looks at challenges Albertans face in staying active in the winterCold weather can make exercise more difficult. ParticipACTION exercise scientist Leigh Vanderloo joins Global News Calgary to offer suggestions on how to stay active during the winter.HealthJan 15
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ParticipACTION and YMCA offer free workout videos to get Canadians moving'When you’re progressing through your exercises and creating confidence in your skillset, your self-esteem starts to grow in your confidence level and it feels amazing.'HealthFeb 4, 2022
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Canadian adults given an ‘F’ grade for sedentary behaviour, ParticipAction report on fitness findsExamples of sedentary behaviour include sitting while watching television, playing video games, listening to music, doing paperwork or commuting.CanadaNov 30, 2021
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‘Live long and prosper’: Vulcan wins title of Alberta’s most active communityPeople know the town of Vulcan as the "Star Trek" capital of Canada. But now, the town is boldly going where it has not gone before: being crowned Alberta's most active community.HealthAug 1, 2021
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Saskatoon man ditches inactive lifestyle, loses 136 poundsKyle White has lost over 130 pounds after stepping on the scale less than a year ago at 430 pounds and deciding it was time to make a change.CanadaMar 3, 2021
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Want to get your children moving more? Take the first stepIt's no surprise, the more active you are, the more active your kids will be. ParticipACTION is reminding parents about their influence on children by asking them to take the #ActiveFamilyPledge.LifestyleJul 23, 2020
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Canadian kids score low on physical activity, movement in ParticipACTION report cardParticipACTION launched the 14th edition of its Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth this week.CanadaJun 18, 2020
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Canadian adults get a ‘D’ in overall physical activity: Participaction reportCanadian adults are failing to meet physical activity guidelines, according to a new report.HealthOct 29, 2019
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Canadian kids aren’t playing outside enough, experts say, and it’s harming their healthSitting indoors is much worse for children's health than getting into some scrapes outside, experts say.HealthOct 13, 2019
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