ParticipACTION Releases 2020 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth
Source: ParticipACTION ParticipACTION is proud to announce the launch of the ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth, which alongside their Adult Report Card, forms the most comprehensive assessment of physical activity in Canada. This year, Canadian children received a “D+” grade for Overall Physical Activity, “D+” for Sedentary Behaviour, “B” for […]
Winners of CHILD Poster Contest announced!
Source: AllerGen.ca National Prizewinner: Antonio, age 11 The CHILD Cohort Study’s first Poster Contest prompted a national outpouring of creativity by Study participants. A total of 220 kids submitted their colourful creations about their experiences as Study participants. Submissions originated from participants ranging in age from 7 to 11 years old at all four Study […]
Join the 60 Minute Kids’ Club for FREE from home
Why: With so many children displaced from school , the 60 Minute Kids’ Club is making its program available to families, clubs and organizations free of charge in order to support physical and mental well-being at home. What: The 60 Minute Kids’ Club is a unique program designed to support the development of physical literacy […]
mindyourmind: Calling youth mental health changemakers
Source: mindyourmind mindyourmind is looking for volunteers to be a part of their cross-Canada project, youthexperts online! WHO: Seeking young people across Canada who are between the ages of 15-29, and are passionate about mental health and creating change within their communities. WHAT: Online mentorship from mental health professionals to develop your idea, including help with […]
CHILD Cohort Study: Mom’s depression in late pregnancy may impact baby’s immune system
Source: AllerGen NCE New research from the CHILD Cohort Study sheds light on the link between a woman’s psychological wellbeing during pregnancy and the health of her newborn’s immune system. Published in Clinical Experimental Allergy and featured on the journal’s cover, the research found that when mothers experienced depression in the third trimester of pregnancy, their […]
Youth 12-21: Enter Food Allergy Canada’s #FoodAllergyFuture Challenge
Do you have an innovative idea on how you can make life better for those with food allergy? Food Allergy Canada invites youth aged 12-21 to enter the #FoodAllergyFuture Challenge for a chance to win a grand prize value of $3,250. The deadline to enter is April 15, 2020. For details and to enter, visit […]
CHILD Cohort Study: Baby’s exposure to cleaning products can increase asthma risk
Source: AllerGen NCE New research from the CHILD Cohort Study shows that frequent exposure to common household cleaning products can increase a child’s risk of developing asthma. The study was published today in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. It found that young infants (birth to three months) living in homes where household cleaning products were […]
CHILD Cohort Study investigator receives $6.5M Gates Foundation grant for breastmilk research
Source: AllerGen NCE Inc. Dr. Meghan Azad, an AllerGen investigator and Manitoba co-lead for the CHILD Cohort Study (CHILD), has been awarded a $6.5 million grant by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to lead an international consortium that will study global differences in breastmilk and establish a biorepository of human milk samples. As Director of […]
Introducing the Quality Sport Hub
Connect, learn and grow. Quality Sport Hub is creating positive sport experiences for as many people as possible, for as long as possible, and in the best environments possible. Quality Sport Hub offers tools, knowledge and expertise to activate quality sport experiences for people, teams and organizations at all levels. Visit the new […]
TD Park People Grants are open
TD Park People Grants will provide $2000 to groups from Metro Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Greater Toronto Area, National Capital Region (Ottawa-Gatineau), Montreal, Quebec City or Halifax Regional Municipality, to build community and support environmental stewardship in your park or green space. Make your green space great with events like park clean-ups, tree-planting and movie […]