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Our bodies need physical activity. Humans were designed to be on the move many hours of the day. However, today’s modern lifestyles and workplaces mean that we are moving less than ever. Becoming more physically active improves our overall health, builds strength, and makes us feel better…
Get Ready for the Active Commute Challenge – June 1–30!
Join workplaces across the City and District in the Active Commute Challenge (ACC) this June! Choose sustainable options like walking, biking, transit, carpooling, jogging, or rollerblading instead of driving alone. Track your trips,…
What is Physical Literacy?
Do you:
Love to be active?
Find the time to make physical activity part of your daily routine?
Believe that you can jump in to a new physical activity or sport and succeed?
Take initiative to make being active a life-long goal?
Then you are physically literate!…
When it comes to a healthy lifestyle, there are many messages about physical activity and healthy eating but what about sleep? Did you know getting enough sleep is just as important as getting enough physical activity when it comes to reducing our risk for chronic disease?
How much sleep…
Walkability and Pedestrian Safety in Thunder Bay
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit, in partnership with Lakehead University and City of Thunder Bay, has prepared a comprehensive research report on Walkability and Pedestrian Safety in Thunder Bay. The report highlights the importance of…
May 31, 2019 - The 2019 Commuter Challenge officially kicks off Sunday, June 2, and residents are encouraged to participate each day until June 8.
The Commuter Challenge is a national week-long event that encourages people to commute to and from work using sustainable modes of travel. This…
October 2, 2019 – EarthCare Thunder Bay in collaboration with the Thunder Bay District Health Unit is bringing neighbours together this weekend at two Healthy Neighbourhood Harvest events.
The first Healthy Neighbourhood Harvest event takes place on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 1 – 4 pm, at County Park…