"My whole life changed the day I started to smoke"
“Hey, when did you start?” Bryan looks up. “When I was 13 - I’m 20 now and I’m hooked.” As we acknowledge National Non Smoking Week this week, our attention turns to youth. Nearly all t...
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Creating a smoke-free community
This article was co-written by Nancy Viney (tobacco reduction, Northern Health), Rhya Hartley (City of Quesnel), and the Quesnel Healthier Community Committee. It was originally published in the Winte...
Taking steps to improve air quality - it all adds up!
For many people, a desire to reduce smoke and pollution has changed the way they use their vehicle: Many of you shared that you walk or bike instead of driving when possible. In Prince George, o...
New issue of Healthier You: Community grants in action!
What does it mean to support "healthy people in healthy communities"? That's one of the questions that the latest issue of Healthier You magazine sets out to answer! I really enjoyed reading throug...
Foodie Friday: A new year for new recipes
We’re almost ready to ring in the New Year For most of us, this time of year is full of reflection and planning. What are your favorite moments of 2016? What are your plans for 2017? Document ...
What captured your attention this year? Top 10 blog posts of 2016!
I've said it before and I'll say it again: I love year-end "best of" or "top 10" lists! Not only are they a fun way to discover great stories, books, recipes, songs, movies, or whatever else you mi...