Canadian adults get a ‘D’ in overall physical activity: Participaction report
Canadian adults are failing to meet physical activity guidelines, according to a new report. Continue reading
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Canadian kids aren’t playing outside enough, experts say, and it’s harming their health
Sitting indoors is much worse for children’s health than getting into some scrapes outside, experts say. Continue reading
Enderby celebrates ‘most active’ title, plans for new pool
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The community’s win comes with a $150,000 prize. Continue reading
Outdoor fencing tournament aims to sharpen Montreal’s interest in the sport
Notre-Dame-de-Grâce park turned into a battleground Saturday, for the fifth edition of the Sword Play Outdoor Tournament. Continue reading
Halifax kids on the hunt for history in North End ‘Amazing Race’
The event, called the Amazing (North End) Race, was organized to help children from the North End get active and engaged in their neighbourhood. Continue reading
New Canadian pregnancy guideline shows exercise cuts odds of major complications by 40%
By Kim Smith Reporter
Women who exercise during pregnancy can expect a 40 per cent reduction in the chance of developing a major pregnancy complication such as pre-eclampsia, gestational hypertension or gestational diabetes. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Canadian kids bring home terrible fitness report card
Want kids to be more active? Ease off on the programming and give them more free time to get out and play, Mike Stafford says. Continue reading
From swinging to baton twirling: Global Calgary’s funniest ParticipACTION 150 Play List moments
As 2017 winds down there is arguably nothing that has caused more laughs and memorable moments for Global Calgary’s anchors than the ParticipACTION 150 Play List. Continue reading
Manitoba grandma completes ParticipACTION 150 list with a twist
We met Nana Linda, or Linda LeBlanc, back in June when she was working towards her goal of completing the ParticipACTIOn 150 play list. Continue reading
Canadians walked, shoveled and swung their way through the year with ParticipACTION 150 Play List
Canadians got off the couch and were more active this year as they took part in the ParticipACTION 150 Play List program. Continue reading