Having your child take part on a team sport is a great opportunity. Participating on a team sport can be part of a healthy active life. In whatever sport you and your child choose, feel more comfortable and confident with your child’s participation as it relates to concussion risk, do your homework and ask questions of the league and its … Read More
Grocery Store Tours
Looking for tips on how to make healthy choices when grocery shopping? Join us for a FREE grocery store tour and learn how to be an informed shopper. Date: Wednesday, November 13 Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm Location: Real Canadian Superstore Chatham Date: Tuesday November 19 Time: 2:00 – 3:30 pm Location: Chris’ No Frills Wallaceburg Sign up by calling the Chatham-Kent Public … Read More
CK – Have Your Say!
CK – Have Your Say Please complete an on-line survey to provide your opinion on restricting marketing of unhealthy food to children under 12 and requiring large chain restaurants to list calories in each item on their menu. The survey will take about 10 minutes to complete and is anonymous. Ontario’s Action Plan for Health Care committed to aggressively taking on … Read More
“Tomorrow’s Greener Schools…Today”
Nine local schools will benefit from added shade trees on their grounds this October. “Tomorrow’s Greener Schools… Today” is a schoolyard tree planting initiative being led by the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit and Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority with funds from TD Friends of the Environment Foundation. Public and Catholic schools in Dresden, Chatham, Tilbury, and Blenheim submitted requests for … Read More
Minimum wage and living wage, what’s the difference?
With all this living wage talk, it is important to point out the differences between minimum wage and living wage. The important thing to remember is that calculating a living wage rate helps answer the question: “What DOES it cost to live, learn, work and play in our community?” Minimum wage: 1. Ontario is $10.25/hr 2. Legislated and legally binding 3. Determined by provincial government … Read More
Join us for a cooking demonstration!
Just in time for Thanksgiving, we will be cooking creative vegetarian recipes that are great additions to your holiday meal. When: Wednesday October 9th from 6:00 – 7:00pm Where: Chatham Public Library What: Be introduced to vegetarian cooking Get ideas on how to prepare local seasonal vegetables Learn about vegetarian recipes you can include at Thanksgiving Watch a cooking demonstration … Read More
What can a living wage buy?
A living wage helps working families make enough money to cover reasonable costs. It encourages social inclusion and supports healthy child development. A living wage also helps make sure families are not under severe financial stress. Expenses included in a living wage are based on local costs with input from the community. These expenses usually include food, clothing and footwear, shelter and utilities … Read More
How to Avoid Catching an STI
Plan – before you have sex. Decide – if sex is right for you with this person. Prepare – take care of birth control, STI (sexually transmitted infection) protection, and your self esteem. Think clearly and stay in control – alcohol and drugs impair your decisions and put you at risk of sexual assault, condom failure, and STIs. Consider – ECP and … Read More
Finding it hard to pinch pennies?
With more working families finding it harder to make ends meet, a living wage may be the answer. A living wage is the estimated hourly rate of pay that enables working families to afford basic everyday expenses and to be able to participate in their community. The hourly rate is based on the living expenses of a family of four with both parents … Read More
Let’s Start a Conversation! part 4
Health = having a vibrant middle class A community is healthier if everyone gets their fair share of money. This means that in communities where the gap between the rich and poor is smaller, the healthier everyone is. In Canada, however, this gap is growing. This is causing a shrinking middle class and creating a group of people who work but … Read More
Let’s Start a Conversation! – part 2
Everyone has a story to tell. “I’ve just lost my job.” “There is mould in my apartment.” “I wish I had friends to hang out with.” “I can’t find flexible daycare.” “I sometimes go to school hungry.” Listen and consider the ways in which people’s stories shape their ability to be healthy. Let’s start a conversation. Share what you know! … Read More
Free Gardening Workshop
Want to Learn How to Grow your Own Vegetables? We are offering a FREE interactive workshop Sunday June 2 2-4 pm At Kingston Park This will be a hands-on session teaching you how to: Build raised bed gardens Grow using a square foot garden technique No registration is required and the event is open to all ages to participate. This … Read More