Food Mascots Come Out to Celebrate the Launch of New Website
The Simcoe County Farm Fresh - "Buy Local" initiative has been officially launched to assist local residents of Simcoe County in finding locally grown fruits and vegetables. The first tool developed is...
View ArticleMuskoka Healthy Communities
In Muskoka, the notion of forming a Healthy Communities Committee grew out of a meeting sponsored by the District of Muskoka Social Services Department. Under the direction of Commissioner Ian...
View ArticleThe Colour of Poverty
Based on an interview with Michael Kerr, Coordinator of the Colour of Poverty Campaign. The Colour of Poverty Campaign is gaining momentum across the province and is expected to soon become a national...
View ArticleOHPRS Francophone Tour 2007 - Thorold
On March 27th, in Thorold, Ontario, representatives from over 60 Francophone organizations across Ontario gathered to attend the OHPRS Francophone Capacity Tour, part of a two day Forum entitled...
View ArticleSt. Catharine’s Healthy Cities Celebrates Senior’s Day
On May 26th 2008, hundreds of people gathered at the C.A.W for The 12th annual Seniors Day, an event co-sponsored by St. Catharine’s Healthy Cities and the C.A.W. Retirees Local 199. read more
View ArticlePoverty Reduction, Social Determinants of Health and Why We Need to Adopt a...
Research shows that there is an unequal distribution of health equity in the society. This inequity can be linked to the social determinants of health; the economic and social conditions in which...
View ArticleStudents are Blossoming at Buckhorn School and Community Garden
If you were at Buckhorn School in Buckhorn Ontario on May 24, 2011, you would have seen students, teachers and community members busy preparing, protecting and beautifying the school’s diverse gardens...
View ArticleCatch the "TROUT" in North Hastings and Highlands East
Now that the residents of North Hastings and Highlands East can catch the TROUT, rural life has been made easier. The TROUT, also known as The Rural Overland Utility Transit is one of the first of its...
View ArticleSynergy and Serendipity: The Peterborough Neighbourhood Story
On April 15th, 2015 a group of about 50 people gathered at Sadlier House, a community hub of sorts, in Peterborough, Ontario to participate in a neighbourhood asset-mapping exercise.read more
View ArticleMoving Ahead on Rural and Community Transportation
Moving Ahead on Rural and Community Transportation: March 29th, 2016 Forumby Lisa Tolentino, HC Link Community ConsultantOn March 29th, 2016 OHCC partnered with the Rural Ontario Institute (ROI), HC...
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