Before the snow flies – go by bike!
Did you know Fall GoByBike Weeks are coming up from October 16-29, 2023? Here in the North, we never know when we’ll get hit with our first snowfall – which for many of us, marks the end of biking...
Active living
International Snowmobile Safety Week: Playing safe in the backcountry
One of my favourite places in Northern BC is the Robson Valley. Over the last four years I’ve spent a great deal of time exploring the mountains, lakes, and trails around McBride and Valemount in bo...
Pride in sports is important for everyone
This story was contributed by the EverybodyMoves Resource Hub. Jeremy Walia has been playing in his local hockey association for five years and has built friendships with many of the kids in his di...
Winter safety tips: Preventing injuries
Winter has arrived for many across the North. We are also being encouraged more than ever to get outside. Here are some tips for staying safe when walking on the ice and snow this season. Tips to b...
Active transportation: Daily physical activity can lead to health benefits
How often do you walk, cycle, or wheel to get to work or school? With warm weather arriving across Northern BC, now’s the time to opt for active modes of transportation instead of driving your car e...
Get ready for the Chetwynd Virtual Run! August 4-9
(Note: This article was co-written by Sara Hoehn and Charla Brazeau, primary care case managers with Mental Health & Addictions in Chetwynd.) To promote physical literacy during the C...
Bike fever: Early season progression and the quest for a new lid
I take a deep breath in. Hold it. I see the line I’ll take my mountain bike down. There are roots, banks, and pesky mounds of logs to watch out for. I breathe out, and start rolling. As I gain sp...
