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...
Active living
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...
Choosing Wisely - What to do (for fun and wellness!) during COVID-19
As the weeks of physical distancing go by, we may be feeling any number of things: Stir crazy – “Get me out of this house and away from [insert housemate name(s) here]!” Sluggish – “...
Outdoor activity: Thinking outside the box
We’re living in extraordinary times! While we’ve been asked to slow down and stay home to stay safe, it’s important that we follow this direction while also taking care of our physical and menta...