Moving food closer to home and health care
March is nutrition month! This year’s theme, “Ingredients for a Healthier Tomorrow,” focuses on supporting a more sustainable food system for all. Northern Health’s Position on Healthy Ea...
Local food
Food: Connecting family, community, and culture in Haida Gwaii
March is Nutrition Month. Each year I think about how to include campaign messages into my work as a dietitian. Often, it’s a bit of a stretch! This year’s theme recognizes how important culture a...
Local eating: Accessing local food in Northern BC
Global events have shed light on many things, including how we access food. Though grocery stores are well stocked, some people have a new interest in local food. I’ve heard various reasons why, suc...
Northern Table: Farm to School BC blossoms in the Northwest
How do you get students excited about healthy, local food? According to Farm to School BC, the winning formula is simple: Get students involved by providing opportunities to grow, prepare, taste, a...
Foodie Friday: Brighten up your plate with local fruits and veggies!
Enjoying BC-grown produce I’m always amazed at the selection of local fruits and vegetables in our grocery stores, farmers’ markets, and gardens throughout the summer months! Enjoying BC-gro...
Growing local food in Fort Nelson
Northern Health's IMAGINE Community Grants provide funding to a variety of groups with projects that make Northern communities healthier. Our hope is that these innovative projects inspire healthy com...
