Stepping Up Halifax

Event: May 7th, “Walkability: Discussion on where we go from here in HRM”

WilsonS — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:11:42 +0000

Time and Location: Monday, May 7, 3-4:30pm in Halifax (Bloomfield Centre)

RSVP: David MacIssac, macisad@halifax.ca

Meeting title: ”Walkability: Discussion on where we go from here in HRM”

Context: HRM advances walking through our sidewalk infrastructure program, trails program, support for Making Tracks and Active and Safe Routes to School, ongoing traffic and right-of-way functions, and other activities. The purpose of this session is to learn about how other jurisdictions are improving walkablity and to have an initial discussion on ”walkability” in HRM. The results of this discussion will inform the AT Plan Review.

Guest Speaker: Jacky Kennedy, Director of Canada Walks

TAPHE 2012 National Conference – May10-12th – Dalhousie University

WilsonS — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:41:40 +0000

The Nova Scotia’s Teachers Association for Physical and Health Educators (TAPHE) and Physical and Health Education Canada (PHE Canada) are hosting a conference at Dalhouse University – May 10th – May12th. The focus is ” A Harbour of Hope: Health and Physical Literacy”. It’s not just for teachers but for individuals who want to increase their knowledge and skills inorder to foster healthy active living for children and youth. (What is physical literacy?) For conference information visit http://www.phecanada.ca/events/conference2012

Halifax Northwest Trails – Opening of kiosk

WilsonS — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:30:21 +0000

The Halifax Northwest Trails will have unveiling a new kiosk at the Canada Games Centre on June 2, 2012. The kiosk will help people access trials in the area and raise awareness about HRM trails. For more information on the association or to view maps visit http://www.halifaxnorthwesttrails.ca/index.html

Heart and Stroke Foundation – Walkabout Events

WilsonS — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:16:46 +0000

Three Walkabout Events happening this spring

Walkabout at Work Leader Orientation - Tuesday, April 24th – Kings Landing, Dartmouth 9:00-11:30am. Contact: RSVP Catherine at cdroesbeck@heartandstroke.ns.ca
Community Walkabout Leader Orientation – Tuesday, April 24th - Porters Lake, Lake and Shore Community Centre – Contact: RSVP by calling the Centre at 827-2700
Get ready for the Walkabout Contest – Follow your Farmer – log on to the new website at www.walkaboutns.ca and look for details. Contest kicks off on May 7th – grand prize trip for 2 to Ottawa on July 1st weekend.

Free Wellness Programs Spring and Summer Sessions

WilsonS — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:04:42 +0000

Capital Health offers a free “Your Way To Wellness” Program. This program helps adults with ongoing health conditions (eg. arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, chronic pain, etc.) overcome daily challenges, take action and live a healthy life! Seven different sessions will be held throughout the Halifax Region for more information on sessions in your area go to: Your Way to Wellness or contact Stephanie at yw2w@cdha.nshealth.ca or

Boys & Girls Club of East Dartmouth

tdomf_8ab45 — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:17:42 +0000

Halifax Cycling Coalition

tdomf_8ab45 — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:17:32 +0000

SCRI Society: The Club

tdomf_8ab45 — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:17:07 +0000

HRM Regional Plan +5 Review – Stakeholder consultations

WilsonS — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:05:17 +0000

The HRM Regional Plan plays a critical role in supporting physical activity through improved planning, design and coordination for agencies responsible for built and natural environments. We encourage stakeholders to participate in the consutlations and let HRM know that considering health and physical activity impacts are important when planning our communities. The online survey is now available or visit the PlanHRM website for other ways to be involved. Also review our Stepping Up Strategy for ideas.

Active Transportation Workshop – March 29th

WilsonS — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:03:44 +0000

A free Active Transportation Workshop will be held Thursday, March 29, 2012, 9:30am-3:00pm at the Kings Mutual Century Centre in Berwick, NS. There will be a half day to introduce School Travel Planning and how various practitioners – Active Transportation Champions, Municipal Planners, School Officials, Recreation Professionals, RCMP, Health Professionals and others- can get STP going at their local schools. School Travel Planning gets the whole community working together to remove physical and attitudinal barriers to active school travel. Facilitated by the Ecology Active Centre. Click here to learn more about School Travel Planning.

Lunch will be provided. To register contact Department of Health and Wellness, Valley Regional Office at 679-4390 or email mike.trinacty@gov.ns.ca