National Non-Smoking Week starts with you!
Interested in quitting smoking? This week is a great week to start! National Non-Smoking Week starts Sunday, January 15 and runs until Saturday, January 21, 2023. This annual campaign stresse...
Health awareness
Holiday Survival Toolkit: Making physical activity a priority during the holidays
Sometimes the holidays can feel like a marathon! Just remember to make time for actual physical activity in between all the festivities. Get the whole family involved, head outside with friends, or ta...
Holiday Survival Toolkit: Surviving respiratory illness season
With the arrival of the chilly weather and the holidays fast approaching, more people will be gathering indoors and making merry. While many of the restrictions we’ve experienced over the last few y...
3 things you need to know about flu season
As of October 11, flu season has officially kicked off. Here’s what you need to know when getting your flu shot this year. Flu shots are free and recommended for everyone 6 months and older ...
October 2-7 2022 was HPV Prevention Week
What is HPV? You might be surprised to know that Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) out there. It can be transmitted between partners throu...
Respiratory illness season is coming: What you need to know this fall
As the leaves change colours and temperatures drop, the start of fall also signals the start of respiratory illness season. These illnesses include cold, influenza (flu), and yes, COVID-19. Here’s w...
Boat safely this summer – Wear a PFD
With drownings as the third leading cause for accidental death in Canada, personal flotation devices (PFD) are an absolute must when adventuring on the water. No matter your watercraft of choice, wh...