June 6, 2023

Strokes in Canada are on the rise. A recent study by the Heart & Stroke Foundation revealed there are over 100,000 strokes per year – or roughly one every five minutes – and close to 900,000 Canadians are living with long-term disability from the effects of...

Father and son in the forest
May 12, 2023

The month of May marks both the beginning of sunny summer weather, and Skin Cancer Awareness Month. More than 80,000 cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in Canada each year, making it one of the most prevalent types of cancer. Fortunately, it is also one of the most...

Woman hiking with child
April 20, 2023

On April 22, more than 1 billion people around the world will unite to celebrate Earth Day – a day to raise public awareness about environmental issues that adversely affect our planet. This year’s theme, “Invest in Our Planet,” focuses on engaging individuals, along...

Flood in BC
April 6, 2023

Later this month we will celebrate Earth Day – a day dedicated to raising awareness about the environmental issues that affect our planet, the biggest of which is climate change. Scientists around the world agree that climate change is escalating at an exponential rate...

March 15, 2023

Nutrition Month in Canada takes place in March and aims to draw awareness to the importance of making informed food choices and developing healthy eating habits. While consuming food is necessary to sustain life, eating the right foods can also improve our health,...