Ringing the gong
Spending time at the local range I have to admit that during my time in the army, I really enjoyed the time spent on the firing range. Now, I haven't done any target shooting for a long time, but i...
Health awareness
Bonding with your baby
Have you ever been told that carrying or holding your baby too much will spoil them? This is a common myth held by many parents and caregivers. In fact, the opposite is true! Research has shown tha...
The challenge of quitting smoking during pregnancy and staying quit after delivery
Want to improve your own health and protect your developing baby from the harmful effects of tobacco and tobacco smoke? Women and their partners who use tobacco during pregnancy are encouraged to quit...
True-life quit stories – Northerners going tobacco-free!
In Prince George, Carolyn is newly tobacco-free: “I've been a non-smoker for about 3 weeks now, after 20 years of smoking. I feel much better. I can keep up with my sons better, and I'm not cough...
We all have a role to play in safety!
Looking for easy to understand information on keeping children safe? Parachute Canada is not just for me to use in my work as an Injury Prevention Lead. It is for me as a parent, as an auntie,...
World No Tobacco Day – Quit story contest
Quitting smoking is hard, what's your story? Today we recognize World No Tobacco Day and we can all consider making some changes in our lives towards better health. Tobacco use touches most of us, ...
World No Tobacco Day 2016
Once again, it's that time of year. The warm days of spring, which signal the start of soccer, baseball, and yard work have arrived. Now before you get lost in thoughts of hammocks and hamburgers, I w...