Health Promotion and Sport Minister, Margarett Best was in Oshawa on August 12th to mark the closing of a successful 2010 Ontario Senior Games. The two-day event, known as Actifest, brought together athletes aged 55 and over from across Ontario to participate in 19 sports ranging from tennis and lawn bowling to swimming and slo-pitch.
Everyone knows that exercise is vital to maintaining health, yet many people continue to lead sedentary lives. You don’t have to train like a triathlete to reap the benefits. Simply walking to the store or taking the stairs instead of the elevator can make a lot of difference.
In 2009/2010, the Ministry of Health Promotion has partnered with a variety of provincial and community organizations in priority neighbourhoods to deliver after-school programs and services.
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Meet Minister Margarett Best
