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Previous News
May
The Governor General Julie Payette and Hayley Wickenheiser in conversation EN
News Release: MoveCollective - National Health and Fitness Day: EN
April/Avril:
Message to Parliamentarians from John Stanton, President and Founder of The Running Room video
February/Février:
January/Janvier:
2019
October/Octobre:
News Release: Making Canada the Fittest Nation on Earth; Building Community Through Physical Activity: EN/FR
May/Mai
February/Février:
2018
November/Novembre:
News Release: Governor General Becomes Viceregal Patron of the National Health and Fitness Foundation: EN/FR
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
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
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
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
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
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
Bike Day on the Hill – Media Advisory
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!
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:
December: