2020

January/Janvier:

• Parliamentarian's Newsletter: EN/FR

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February/Février:

• News Release: National Health and Fitness Ski Day: EN/FR

• National Health and Fitness Ski Day:  video

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2019

October/Octobre:

• News Release: Making Canada the Fittest Nation on Earth; Building Community Through Physical Activity: EN/FR

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May/Mai

• News Release: Bike Day on the Hill: EN/FR

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February/Février:

• Media Advisory: Ski Day on the Hill: EN/FR

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2018

November/Novembre:

• News Release: Governor General Becomes Viceregal Patron of the National Health and Fitness Foundation: EN/FR

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May/Mai:

• John Weston: How you can make a difference in health and fitness for Canada​: Article

• Canadian sports icon marks health and fitness day in Queens County​: Article

• Resistance is not futile for National Health and Fitness Day​: Article

• 9 things to do in Renfrew and Arnprior this weekend: June 1 - 3: Article

• GUEST COLUMN: In celebration of physical activity: Article

• Bradford offering activities for June is Recreation and Parks Month: Article

• Get Active in West Kelowna: Article

• The Langley Times - Get fit on Fitness Day​: Article

• Goodlife - National Health and Fitness Day: Blog

• Get active on National Health and Fitness Day: Article

• National Health and Fitness Day Celebrated at the Park: Article

• National Health and Fitness Day - News Release

• Take a selfie of you getting active tomorrow for National Fitness Day & you could win through NPC!: Article

• Free fitness services offered Saturday in Winnipeg​: Article

• Be Active, Be Healthy: Article

• Unicef - The Importance of National Health and Fitness Day​: Article

• SIRC - National Health and Fitness Day: Article

• Upcoming National Health And Fitness Day: Article

• Retired senator takes part in Queens County Fitness Day activities: Article

• How YOU Should Celebrate National Health and Fitness Day: Article

• Free fitness in Kamloops: Article

• Apex - National Health and Fitness Day: June 2nd: Article

• MP wants support for physical fitness push: Article

• Retired Senator Nancy Greene Raine to be honoured tonight​: Article

• Here's a look at recent happenings around Prince County: Article

• Region of Queens to host Turf and Surf weekend​: Article

• National Health and Fitness Day programs coming up in Queens County: Article

• Stretch, sculpt or sweat – June 2 is National Health and Fitness Day​: Article

• Reston Recorder - National Health and Fitness Day: Article

• Summerland council supports National Health and Fitness Day: Article

• Summerland to join national fitness day: Article

• National Health and Fitness Day in the Township of Tiny: Article

• RUN WALK WHEEL AND CYCLE AT PARKWAY CHALLENGE IN JUNE​: Article

• National Health & Fitness Day – Stop by Bernie LeClair Parkette on June 2nd: Article

• Swim Day on the Hill - News Release: EN/FR

• Nancy Greene Raine takes a bow: Article

• 10 ways to get active on National Health and Fitness Day: Article

• 3 Reasons to Celebrate National Health and Fitness Day on June 2: Article

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April:

• National Cycling Strategy an opportunity for health and fitness in Canada: EN/FR

• Plusieurs municipalités de la région adoptent la Journée nationale de la santé et de la condition physique: Article

• Journée nationale du sport et de l’activité physique: invitez votre entourage à bouger avec vous: Article

• MP Bernard Généreux - Over half the municipalities in the riding have proclaimed National Health and Fitness Day: Article

• Blackfalds amends budget, finalizes tax rate bylaw and other notes from council: Article

March:

• A preview of National Health and Fitness Day: Video

February:

• Ski Day on the Hill showcases national fitness drive: Article

• Senators descend on Parliament Hill for Ski Day 2018: Article

• Ski Day on the Hill - News Release: EN/FR

• Cross-Country Ski Event on Parliament Hill with the Governor General: Article

• Radio Canada International - Cross-country skiing promoted on Parliament Hill: Article

• Senators share their fondest memories from past Winter Olympics: Article

• Carving a legacy: 50 years and counting as a Canadian Olympic heroine for Nancy Greene Raine: Article

• Evening Brief: Walking the talk … and walking back: Article

2017

October:

• World Conference on Drowning Prevention an opportunity to prioritize water-safety and physical activity: Op/Ed

June:

• Senate of Canada – Feel alright, hop on a bike: Article

• Letter from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau – EN/FR

• News Release: National Health and Fitness Day – EN/FR

• News Release: Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of National Health and Fitness Day - Release

• Fitness Business Canada – National Health and Fitness Day 2017: Article

• Senators encourage Canadians to get active: Article

• Langley Times – VIDEO: Lawn bowling in Langley: Article/Video

• InfoNews.ca – Weekend events highlight the outdoors in and around Kamloops: Article

• Kenora Online – June 3rd is National Health & Fitness Day: Article

• Prince George Daily News – Health and Fitness Day: Article

• Collingwood 150 – Move Collingwood: Article

• Chiropratic – 5 Ways Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercises Are Different & Why You Need Both: Article

• Whitehorse Daily Star – Calling Attention To Fitness: Article

• The Hamilton Spectator – National Health and Fitness Day: Article

• My Powell River Now – Powell River Celebrates National Health and Fitness Day: Article

• 89.5 the Lake – National Health and Fitness Day: Article

• 250 News – Healthy Acitvities Promoted: Article

• CHVN 95.1FM – Get Active for National Health and Fitness Day: Article

• The Rock 95 FM – National Health and Fitness Day: Article

• The Rush CKRW 96.1 FM – National Health and Fitness Day: Article

• Summit 107 FM – National Health and Fitness Day: Article

• The Peak 95.1 FM – National Health and Fitness Day: Article

• 107.5 Kool FM – National Health and Fitness Day: Article

• OMNY FM Shadoe Davis Show – National Health and Fitness Day: Article & Audio

• Kamloops BC Now – Ways to play on National Health and Fitness Day: Article

• Kamloops BC Now – Yoga in the Park: Article

• Kamloops City – National Health and Fitness Day Kamloops: Article

• CFJC Today – Tournament Capital Centre offers free admission as part of National Health and Fitness Day: Article

• Access Winnipeg – FREE Access to City-Run Pools and Gyms on June 3 for National Fitness  Day: Article

• North Vancouver Recreation & Culture – 3 Reasons to Celebrate National Health and Fitness Day on June 3: Article

• John Weston – Two Wheels to National Fitness - Remarks Today as M.C. of Bike Day on Parliament Hill: Article

• Windsor Star – Saturday National Health and Fitness Day: Article

• Simcoe.com’s 10 things to do on the weekend of June 3-4: Article

• Brant News – SpringTime in Paris - Camp/Pool Open House & more: Article

• Montreal Gazette – Coming up today: Article

• Coastal Reporter – A play list to move to!: Article

• The Asian Connections Newspaper – Get up, get out and get active in June: Article

• Leisure Information Network –National Health and Fitness Day: Article

• Recreation Nova Scotia – National Health and Fitness Day: Article

• News Release: VHA Home Healthcare – National Health and Fitness Day: Release

• Bike Day on the Hill – News Release: EN/FR

 

May:

• Column by NHFD Director Senator Greene Raine: We are facing a real challenge in our country – a crisis of inactivity

• Q104 – June 3rd is National Health & Fitness Day: Article

• Daily Herald Tribune – Eastlink Centre to celebrate National Health and Fitness Day: Article

• East Kootenay News – Get up, get out and get active this Saturday: Article

• Get active with the city of Winnipeg for National Health and Fitness Day: News Release

• Sun Peaks News – Free fitness activities for all: Article

• Fort Saskatchewan Record – Snap Fitness sports new location: Article

• Carpe Diem Ottawa – National Health and Fitness Day on the Hill: Article

• The Hill Times: Politics This Morning – Paragraph 4

• Parliament Hill Fun Run/Walk - Media Advisory (EN/FR)

• Bike Day on the Hill – Media Advisory

• Collingwood celebrates health and fitness day on June 3

• Sixth Annual Swim Day on the Hill brings together Parliamentarians: News Release (EN/FR)

• Strathmore ramps up for Off The Rails Run – Article

• Canadian Kinesiology Alliance – CKA / ACK invites Kins to get ready to participate #KinNHFD: Article

 

February:

• Senate of Canada Announcement: Parliament and a Pair of Skis

• National Health and Fitness Day on CTV: Canada's ad hoc fitness caucus: MPs sweat together.

 

January:

• NHFD Director Pierre Lafontaine rolls on over to Cycling Canada as CEO.

• National Health and Fitness Day gets a mention in the INSPIRED Senior Living Magazine feature Get Moving! Stay Moving!

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2016

November:

•  Planning for Bike Day commences!

 

January:

•   A little reminder from the Parliamentary Swim Team that you're never too busy to set a good example!

 

2014:

April:

• MPs switch suits to promote national fitness!

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December:

• Parliament passes Bill S-211: An Act to Establish a National Health and Fitness Day.

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