October 6-12 in Mental Illness Awareness Week, an annual national public education campaign designed to help open the eyes of…
Many Canadians confuse the terms mental health and mental illness and use them interchangeably—this confusion contributes to the stigma of…
A Journey through Canada’s NEW Food Guide: What Educators Need to Know Date: September 23, 2019Time: 4:00pm-5:00pmThis webinar is intended…
Returning to school can be challenging for everyone. Families need to adjust to new schedules, activities, and define new routines….
Eat meals as a family, its better and way more fun! Click on the link, download and print out the…
International Youth Day is a time to celebrate our young people and their limitless potential. As you know, Canada’s youth…
We are heading into the last month of the summer before kids return to school. The tragic collision involving a…
Outdoor sports and recreation are often held when the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays are very strong. Water, sand, concrete and…
Summer is Here! Time to bring back the Sideline Snacks. Parents – tell the coach you want healthy snacks for…
Bruce Power has committed $34,000 through 2022 to support the Grey Bruce Health Unit’s Longest Day of PLAY events, which…
June 21st is the Longest Day of PLAY! Get outdoors with your friends and family to celebrate the summer solstice…
Is your little one spending too much time in car seats, strollers, and highchairs? Check out the resources section for…
This is the time of year where Parks and Recreation organizations across the country are celebrating! This is the perfect opportunity to share the benefits of parks and recreation and encourage everyone to get out and be active in their communities.
As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer there is no better recipe for kids and their families…
The old adage that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure certainly applies to caring for our…
I recently came across an article from 2013 from CAAWS (Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and…
Learning about Concussions Sport and physical activity bring great benefits to children that promote lifelong health and well-being. These benefits…
Barriers to Recreation Programs & Activities In 2013 the Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario conducted a survey from a focus…
Desk Stretch: Do you have a job that involves sitting at a desk all day? Or are you in school…
“Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and…
See attached posters below for local Family Day activities. Check back regularly for updates. Brockton Family Day 2019 Chesley Family…
Celebrate Ontario’s mid-winter holiday by taking part in the Family Day of PLAY event. Families are encouraged to participate by…
Excerpted from Play, Development, and Early Education by Johnson, Christie and Wardle Introduction Playgrounds are places where children’s play can…
The winter weather is here! With it comes cold/freezing temperatures, snow, sleet, freezing rain, and lots of ice. Icy surfaces…
The snow, the cold, the dull & short dark days can get to a person after a period of time…
Looking for something to do over the holidays? There is a FREE Public Skate at Osprey Community Centre, sponsored by…
With temptation at every corner during the Holiday Season it`s hard to keep our eating on track. Celery sticks are…
Thanks to the generous support of the Ontario Sport and Recreation Community Fund, two PLAY Kits have been distributed to…
It is a well-known fact that physical activity can have positive health benefits on your body. Aerobic activity, for example…
A growing topic of concern is the over use of T.Vs, computers, tablets, phones and all things screens and how…
