October 2008 Events
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STUDENTS GO GREEN WITH WALKING SCHOOL BUS
On October 8, Minister Polak along with Minister of Education Shirley Bond and Minister of Technology, Trade and Economic Development Ida Chong, marked International Walk to School Day by joining the students of Frank Hobbs Elementary School in Victoria on their walking school bus trip to school. The Walking School Bus initiative helps students reduce their carbon footprint and become more physically active.
GROWING CHAMPIONS PROGRAM SUPPORTS EXCELLENCE IN SPORT
On Oct. 6, 2008, businesses welcomed back the province's Beijing athletes and met future athletes from the Growing Champions sponsorship program. The reception was held at Players Chophouse Restaurant and Lounge in Vancouver and was presented by the Vancouver Board of Trade's Spirit of Vancouver program, 2010 Legacies Now and the Province of B.C.
SENIORS’ VIGNETTES PROMOTE HEALTHY, ACTIVE LIFESTYLES
On October 1, 2008, Healthy Living and Sport Minister Mary Polak launched the Healthy Eating and Physical Activity for Seniors vignettes, which promote healthy lifestyle tips for older adults in B.C.
