Community 90-day ‘Commit to Get Fit’ challenge
In September, 75 members from our community made the commitment to get fit: to become more healthy, exercise regularly and make health and wellness a priority. The Community 90-Day ‘Commit…
Top 10 Tips for a Healthier New Year
VICTORIA – Are you looking for ways for you and your family to lead healthier lives this New Year? Here are our top ten healthy living tips for 2012: 1. …
The hazards of a well-made bed
What do you sleep on? Of course, the normal reply is the mattress. But few people realise they’re also resting on millions of Dermatophagoides pteronyssinuscan (dust mites). So how can…
He looked for adventure on the Alaska Highway – tragically he died at Pink Mountain
PINK MOUNTAIN – British ex-soldier killed after moving to Canada to drive on the frozen Alaskan highway featured in reality show Ice Road Truckers. Brett Colley, 45, had applied…
Canadian Mental Health Association offers 10 tips for holiday peace of mind and holiday grief relief
The holiday season is a time many of us look forward to – sometimes with anticipation, sometimes with dread. But the typical holiday pressures of more decisions, more cooking and…
Food safety tips for the holidays
OTTAWA – Food is an important part of many holiday celebrations. However, many of the foods found at holiday parties, such as baked goods, eggnog, cider, seafood and turkey,…
Avalanche awareness can save a life
Victoria – British Columbia is known for its beautiful backcountry, and the best way to enjoy it is in a safe and responsible manner. British Columbians are urged to learn…
Snow Slide on Highway 29 at Farrell Creek
FORT ST. JOHN -The Fort St John RCMP and Hudson Hope RCMP are advising the motoring public of a traffic incident on Highway 29 near the Farrell Creek bridge. At…
New drivers reminded of passenger and alcohol limits
VICTORIA – As the holiday season begins, government is reminding B.C.’s newest drivers of safety-related licence restrictions that can put your travel plans in “park.” Under B.C.’s Graduated Licensing Program…
New Guide helps Communities hold safe, healthy events
VICTORIA – Today the B.C. government, in collaboration with the BC Healthy Communities Society, released a guide to help interested local governments and First Nations better plan for events…
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