Native health action plan released in Sudbury

Native health action plan released in Sudbury

Native health action plan released in Sudbury

Media Outlet: Sudbury Star
Posted: September 21, 2016

The Young Thunderbirds perform during a cultural celebration to announce the North East Local Health Integration Network Aboriginal Health Care Reconciliation Action Plan at Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre in Sudbury on Wednesday. Ben Leeson/The Sudbury Star

City swoons for PM

City swoons for PM

City swoons for PM

Media Outlet: Sudbury Star
Posted: August 23, 2016
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau greets well-wishers at a community barbecue on Monday. Trudeau and his ministers wrapped up a two-day cabinet retreat in Sudbury at Laurentian University.
The festivities began with dancers and drummers from Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre.
Healthy Kids Challenge starts in Sudbury

Healthy Kids Challenge starts in Sudbury

Healthy Kids Challenge starts in Sudbury

Media Outlet: The Sudbury Star
Posted: Jan 28, 2016

Officially, Glenn Thibeault attended Wednesday’s launch of the Healthy Kids Community Challenge as Sudbury’s MPP, but he’s also the father of two young girls and knows first-hand how important it is for children to make healthy choices.

He’s also aware of the serious problem posed by childhood obesity in Canada, where rates have nearly doubled nationally, and in this province, where it’s now estimated 28 per cent of children, and 41 per cent of aboriginal children, are either overweight or obese.

“Our government realized this is an issue that needs to be tackled head on,” Thibeault said Wednesday, during a press conference at Tom Davies Square in Sudbury, one of 45 communities taking part in the Healthy Kids Community Challenge.

Money for Sudbury to promote good habits

Money for Sudbury to promote good habits

Money for Sudbury to promote good habits

Media Outlet: The Sudbury Star
Posted: Sep 11, 2015

On your mark. Get set. And go.

The Ontario Liberals announced Thursday the city and Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre will receive more than $1.5 million over three years to kick-start the good health habits of local children.

They are among 45 communities that have been selected to take part in the Healthy Kids Community Challenge, which promotes healthy eating, physical activity and healthy lifestyle choices for children.

Up Fest takes over Sudbury starting today

Up Fest takes over Sudbury starting today

Up Fest takes over Sudbury starting today

Media Outlet: The Sudbury Star
Posted: Aug 13, 2015

Sudburians looking for a break from the seemingly endless food and music festivals that take place in the Nickel City’s warmer months may just find what they are looking for this weekend with Up Fest, an emerging art festival that plans to take over Sudbury’s downtown core.

Up Fest begins today and runs until Saturday, and will see Durham Street temporarily closed down, covered with sod and renamed the Shkagamik-Kwe Playground, to make way for the interactive art instillations and live music that will be featured over the weekend.