The Alfred-Plantagenet & Bourget Community Hosts The Big Crunch Event
January 3, 2018
On October 5th, many partners from the Alfred-Plantagenet & Bourget Healthy Kids Community Challenge (HKCC) got together to organize a big outdoor event called “Le Grand Croquant” (The Big Crunch, in English).
Food waste and food insecurity in Canada
October 1, 2017
As people recognize the magnitude of food waste and its contribution to greenhouse gas emissions and global warming, interest in finding ways to reduce food waste, globally and in Canada, is escalating. Naomi Dachner & Valerie Tarsuk weigh in.
Shining a Light on Municipal Food Environment Policy Work
September 29, 2017
Kimiya Karbasy, a Master’s student, and Dr. Lana Vanderlee, a postdoctoral fellow, under Dr. Mary L’Abbé’s at the University of Toronto are developing a tool to help local governments looking to introduce local food policies in their municipality, city or town to make the healthy choice the easier choice for their residents.
Fresh from the Farm: Healthy School Fundraiser Selling Ontario Grown Fruit and Vegetables
August 24, 2017
Over 350 schools have already signed up for Fresh from the Farm, an initiative involving students fundraising by selling fresh, Ontario-grown potatoes, onions, carrots, sweet potatoes and apples.
County of Middlesex “Lead the Change Recognition Award”
August 1, 2017
Read about a new award created by the County of Middlesex's Healthy Kids Community Challenge.
#ParentingWins: Understanding the Importance of Healthy Eating
July 25, 2017
Check out 4 new videos from the Region of Waterloo Public Health and Emergency Services about the importance of healthy eating and physical activity!
Healthy Kids Community Challenge, Manitoulin Island: A New Community Greenhouse Project
July 25, 2017
Heatlhy Kids Community Challenge Manitoulin is working in partnership to bring the first community all-season greenhouse to Manitoulin Island.
Youth FoodFit: having fun with food and physical activity
July 14, 2017
A 12-week Community Food Centres Canada program teaches youth about healthy eating and staying active.
De dwa da dehs nye>s Aboriginal Health Centre Launches a New App for Water Does Wonders!
July 4, 2017
A new, interactive app teaches children how much sugar is in commonly-consumed drinks.
Healthy Kids Community Challenge Spotlight: Making healthy eating possible where children play!
June 6, 2017
How HKCC City of Temiskaming Shores aims to increase healthy food options available in two local arenas.