Category: Physical Activity
Below is a list of media releases sent out by the staff and programs at the Haldimand-Norfolk Unit.
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SIMCOE, AUGUST 12, 2011 – Parents, teachers, coaches and youth workers are all being urged to attend a free public forum at the Haldimand County Caledonia Centre on Wednesday, Aug. 24, to tackle growing concern over concussion injuries in young people. The forum will help parents and others responsible for child welfare recognize a concussion, […]
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SIMCOE, JANUARY 27, 2011 – Trail walkers and outdoor enthusiasts have a new place to get some exercise and explore our local beauty. After much hard work, the Delhi Rail Trail is completed and ready for people to take advantage of the former railway line that connects Simcoe to Delhi. Pathways for People, a local […]
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SIMCOE, OCTOBER 4, 2010 – Walkers will be lacing up their shoes in support of the Haldimand-Norfolk G.I.R.L.S. Power Camp program on Saturday, October 23rd. The first annual Power Walk for G.I.R.L.S. Power Camp will be held at Wellington Park in Simcoe from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. All money raised at the walk will go […]
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SIMCOE, JULY 26, 2010 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit and Norfolk County are making it easier for citizens to make the healthy choice when it comes to transportation. Over the past few weeks, bike racks have been installed in visible, convenient places at a number of municipal buildings throughout the county. “We are always encouraging […]
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SIMCOE, ON, APRIL 15, 2010 – Close to 500 people working at 26 local workplaces are currently participating in the Haldimand and Norfolk Walk Across Canada Step Challenge to promote exercise through walking. When it’s all said and done, the workers hope to have collectively walked 9,060,000 steps within their workplaces, which is equivalent to […]