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Dutch based consultants Mobycon who have 25 years experience in traffic, transport, and urban and rural planning, are teaming up with Copenhagenize, a Danish consultancy specializing in bicycle planning, marketing, and communications, to launch the Kickstand Sessions. Kickstand will provide Atlantic Canada with an opportunity to work with world leaders in Bicycle Policy and Design to develop locally relevant insights,solutions, and actionable steps for building bicycle cultures and increasing sustainable urban mobility.

When many of us hear the word “healthy,” it conjures up images of spending three hours a day in the gym and eating food with little or no flavour. Put “healthy” together with “workplace,” and we see our cookie and cake supply disappearing before our very eyes.

The team in Management Career Services (MCS) knows there’s more to a healthy workplace than just eating right and exercising. Their efforts to incorporate several aspects of health into their daily routines have won them the first Dalhousie Healthy Workplace Award.

“We’re excited to be chosen,” says MCS Director Anna Cranston. “It’s always nice to be recognized for your efforts.”

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For more details and information, please review the submission criteria, application process, deadlines, and frequently asked questions. Apply electronically by completing the online application form. To learn more about past WISE Fund recipients, click here.

IMPORTANT: Applications will only be accepted between November 21, 2011 and December 9, 2011. Any applications received before or after these dates will not be considered.

“She’s a huge believer in physical activity, and her really big thing is access to physical activity and outdoor recreation services that don’t cost a lot. Whether you’re a child or an adult, that’s her drumbeat.”

The outdoor gym is on the trail between the Banook Canoe Club and Sullivans Pond, and was installed in September. “It’s a really beautiful set of equipment, and it really links into (the concept) of people being able to access gym equipment even if they can’t afford it or don’t have time,” MacKinnon said.She said the gym also fits in with the Stepping Up Physical Activity Strategy, an initiative of seven organizations that promotes exercise. One part of the strategy is “unstructured, unregistered activity,” MacKinnon said. Read more

This initiative has been awarded the IWK’s 2011 Quality Worklife Award!

In order to achieve the IWK Vision of “Healthy families; The best care.” we must first ensure that those providing care are healthy.  The “It’s All About M.E.” Challenge initiative has made a positive difference in people’s lives by supporting employees in achieving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.  It has made a difference in the health and well-being of our employees who provide care to women, children, youth and families. This program was launched in the summer of 2010 and has run five times providing 268 IWK employees an opportunity to increase their physical activity and make healthier eating choices.    At the end of each 16 week challenge the participants are asked to complete an evaluation of the program, feedback is incorporated into the program for the next session.  To date challengers have lost over 978 pounds and walked over 63 million steps. Read more…