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Parliamentarians Newsletter #4

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Physical Exercise During COVID - John Weston and Pierre Lafontaine

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Catherine McKenna and Adam Van Koeverden discuss Sports and NHFD

Media Advisory - National Health and Fitness Day 2021

Senator Deacon Presents Parliamentary Poet Laureate's NHFD Poem to Senate

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Previous News

May​​

  • The Governor General Julie Payette and Hayley Wickenheiser in conversation EN

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

  • News Release: MoveCollective - National Health and Fitness Day: EN

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​April/Avril:​

  • Message to Parliamentarians from John Stanton, President and Founder of The Running Room video

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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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January/Janvier:

  • Parliamentarian's Newsletter: EN/FR

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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 â€“ 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


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