Getting active with neighbours, family, friends or co-workers is a great way to combat loneliness. Here are four other reasons to get active with your community.
Inspiration
Meet the inspiring man who didn’t let tetraplegia define his life
Discover how Sam Sullivan, a former Vancouver mayor with tetraplegia, is creating lifechanging opportunities for other people with disabilities to get active.
Dancing to reconnect with my Ukrainian culture
Find out how dancing helped ParticipACTION employee Stephanie Ehmke reconnect with her community and celebrate her Ukrainian culture.
Planting the seeds for an active generation
Many of us face barriers to sport. Growing up MLSE LaunchPad sport program lead Olivia Ho didn’t let these hurdles stop her from enjoying sports. Learn how she’s planting the seeds for an active generation.
Hijabi Ballers: Supporting Muslim women & girls to be active
Meet the Hijabi Ballers – an organization that seeks to recognize and celebrate the athleticism of Muslim women and girls.
Overcoming mountains of adversity
The Active Champions Series is a monthly showcase of inspiring stories highlighting the importance of physical activity and sport in our everyday lives. Adversity comes in many forms, often when we least expect it. As someone who had an accident that left her with...
Why the Yukon should be your next active vacation
If your ideal trip includes active, adventure-filled days and jaw-dropping views, it’s time to move #ExploreYukon to the top of your bucket list.
Why you should try a variety of sports and activities
The Active Champions Series is a monthly showcase of inspiring stories highlighting the importance of physical activity and sport in our everyday lives. When it comes to staying motivated to be physically active, finding a sport or physical activity you enjoy is...
Mind over matter: Finding the motivation to stay active
The Active Champions Series is a monthly showcase of inspiring stories highlighting the importance of physical activity and sport in our everyday lives. When it comes to staying active, having the right mindset is crucial for overcoming setbacks that might keep you...
A tale of two countries and a cricket comeback
The Active Champions Series is a monthly showcase of inspiring stories from influential people living in Canada who make physical activity and sport a key part of their everyday lives. It can be tough to get back into a physical activity routine, especially if the...
Lessons on physical activity
With our 50th anniversary celebrations concluding as 2021 comes to an end, we reached out to some of Canada’s leading physical activity researchers and influencers to ask a simple question: What is the one thing you wish everyone living in Canada knew about getting...
Active Champions Series: Sarah Ennor
The Active Champions Series is a monthly showcase of inspiring stories from influential Canadians who make physical activity and sport a key part of their everyday lives. Taking up a new sport, especially a team one, can be intimidating. You may worry that you won’t...