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City of Delta Breaks Barriers with Free Recreation for All Youth

When the City of Delta launched its free Youth and Kids Pass, it took a giant leap for inclusive recreation in British Columbia. It became...

təməsew̓txʷ: Building Community Belonging for a Sustainable Future

Entering təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre feels like coming home. Laughter fills the open spaces. Older adults share stories. Parents take a well-earned break...

Celebrating Recreation and Parks: Throughout June and Beyond

In celebration of June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM) communities across BC have been hosting nature-based activities to highlight the health benefits of...

Award-winning Victoria Gardening Program Sows Seeds that Feed and Connect

First-time growers and experienced gardeners have found solace in the soil during the pandemic through the help of a City of Victoria gardening program...

Where a Career in Fitness Can Take You: Insights from an Award-Winning Fitness Leader

Imagine doing something you love every day. Something that helps people, takes you around the world, and pays you to do it. We all know...

Climbing North Vancouver’s Grouse Grind for the First Time — at 85 Years Old

At 85, Langley resident Gary Rombough reached the top of the Grouse Grind in North Vancouver for the first time — a dream seven...

All Youth Matter Inclusion Training – Why it’s Important to Advance Your DEI Strategies

Learn to create inclusive environments for underrepresented youth. viaSport is a BC organization working in collaboration with the sport community to advance high-quality sport experiences...

Addressing Canada’s Lifeguard Shortage: The Impact of the National Safe Swimming Recovery Program

You may not recognize lifeguards as critical front-line workers until it’s too late.  Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, lifeguards in Canada have been...

Beat the Boredom with Barre!

With many of us doing at-home workouts, it can be difficult to find fun ways to switch up our lower-body routine without needing equipment....

Transform your basic fitness routine into a challenging and fun core workout

Nowadays it is becoming more common to experience back, knee, and shoulder pain due to a more sedentary lifestyle. We are all guilty of...
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