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A comprehensive strategy to increase participation in sport and physical activity throughout Ontario. Active 2010 is directed at achieving higher physical activity rates, increased sport participation and lower childhood obesity prevalence in Ontario to reduce the incidence of chronic diseases associated with inactivity and ultimately ease health care costs.
The Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability (ALACD) promotes, supports and enables Canadians with disabilities to lead active, healthy lives.
A key advocate of physical activity for all Albertans, and a primary source of research and education on physical activity for practitioners, organizations, and decisionmakers.
A national initiative dedicated to helping individuals and communities make positive changes to improve health and quality of life.
A not-for-profit organization dedicated to building and sustaining active healthy lifestyles and communities in BC.
A national research agency concerned with educating Canadians about the importance of leading healthy, active lifestyles. CFLRI develops research priorities and recommend strategies to increase physical activity levels for reducing the public health burden associated with sedentary living.
A multi-level strategy, linking national, provincial and local health departments. It combines research with the implementation of community-based heart health programs.
A national voluntary sector organization dedicated to realizing the full potential of parks and recreation services as a major contributor to community health and vibrancy. In addition to advocating the benefits of parks and recreation services, CPRA provides its members with information, resources and professional development they can use to make a difference in their own community.
A national action group of more than 80 organizations committed to making sure the environments where we live, learn, commute, work and play support regular physical activity. CAL works to achieve this goal by advocating for public policies that support physical activity.
A fun new way to build motivation to be physically active. The whole community can participate in rewarding walking and fitness challenges, while developing good nutritional habits. The online pedometer program allows participants to build personalized activity routes, convert activities to steps and create personalized maps that track progress toward fitness goals.
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What's New
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Your guide to active family play at home and across the province.
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Events
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July 5 - August 20, 2010
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August 14, 2010
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September 11 - 18, 2010
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