Health
Public Safety Campaign, Danish-style
The campaign has been produced for The Municipal District of Aalborg in Denmark in association with the North Jutland Police and The Danish Cyclists Federation.
CANADA'S QUIET BARGAIN The Benefits from Public Spending
The majority of Canadian households enjoy a higher quality of life because the public services their taxes fund come at a solid bargain, according to a new study by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA).
Nelson Councillor Robin Cherbo Brings Forward a Motion to Cheers in Council Chambers
Groundswell breaks forth in council chambers; City politicians lend weight to plight for return of full-time surgeon at Kootenay Lake HospitalCity council's performance Monday night drew a round of applause from the packed chambers in City Hall.
Cornell U Study Asseses Adverse Effects of Poverty-Induced Physiological Stress on Brain Development
"Poverty Goes Straight to the Brain"
Health Care Spending Not the Most Effective Strategy for Increasing Overall Health of a Population
A recent report on health inequities in BC illsutrates the important role of social determinants on the health of a population. The report suggests that investing in social programs will likely have better outcomes on health than increases in health care spending.
Food Woes for Vancouver Seniors
This Globe and Mail article reports on the situation of seniors living in some of Vancouver's most affluent neighborhoods. As real estate prices increase, so do food prices, and those on a fixed income are having difficulty obtaining nutritious food. High food prices are compounded by inconvenient public transit and grocery stores being located too far for seniors to walk.Greener Way to Clean Schools
The Ontario Ministry of Education is planning to create a template for a green cleaning program in schools. The plan would see all non-green cleaners removed from schools in order to improve the indoor ecosystem. The project is currently in the request for proposals phase with a pilot project running from December - April 09. The project would create a toolkit to help schools go green and would be voluntary for school boards. Read more about the project here.
Kids Failing at Physical Fitness
Canada's Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth 2008, released by the non-profit organization Active Healthy Kids Canada, has given Canadian children and youth a D grade on physical fitness. According to the report card, 90% of children are failing to meet the guidelines outlined in Canada's Physical Activity Guides for Children and Youth, which recommends 60-90 minutes of moderate physical activity everyday.