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September 23, 2008
$1.8 MILLION FOR 18 ACTNOW BC SENIORS COMMUNITY PARKS
On September 23, 2008 at the Union of British Columbia Muncipalities convention in Penticton, Minister Polak announced $1.8 million for 18 ActNow BC Seniors Community Parks to be located throughout the province. She was joined by Kelowna mayor Sharon Shepherd (far right), Penticton-Okanagan MLA Bill Barisoff and Harry Caine (far left), who championed the Lions Wellness Park in Tsawwassen. Following through on a commitment from the 2008 throne speech, the ActNow BC Seniors Community Parks are designed to help older adults stay mobile, physically active and healthy in their communities.

On September 23, 2008 at the Union of British Columbia Muncipalities convention in Penticton, Minister Polak announced $1.8 million for 18 ActNow BC Seniors Community Parks to be located throughout the province. She was joined by Kelowna mayor Sharon Shepherd (far right), Penticton-Okanagan MLA Bill Barisoff and Harry Caine (far left), who championed the Lions Wellness Park in Tsawwassen.

Following through on a commitment from the 2008 throne speech, the ActNow BC Seniors Community Parks are designed to help older adults stay mobile, physically active and healthy in their communities.

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September 20, 2008
B.C. COACHES HONOURED DURING COACHES WEEK
Minister Polak presented the Coaches Association of BC Coach of the Year (Regional/Provincial) Award to Ron Parker of Victoria at the British Columbia Coaches Week Coaching Conference.

Minister Polak presented awards to coaches at the British Columbia Coaches Week Coaching Conference in Richmond to celebrate BC Coaches Week, Sept. 20-27, 2008.

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September 18, 2008
CANADIAN 08/09 SHORT TRACK TEAMS SELECTED AT OLYMPIC VENUE
Minister Polak presents a medal to Marie-Andree Mendes-Campeau of Quebec, one of the members of Canada's Short Track Speed Skating team selected during the 2008 Fall World Cup Selection event at Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum, Sept. 16-18.

On September 18, 2008 Minister Polak and B.C. Speed Skating Association President Sue Spencer presented Canada's men's and women's team for the upcoming World Cup Short Track Speed Skating season of World Cup competitions. The second World Cup event takes place in Vancouver, Oct. 24-26.

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September 12, 2008
PROVINCE LAUNCHES ACTION PLAN TO SUPPORT SENIORS
On September 12, 2008 Minister Polak celebrated the launch of Seniors in BC: A Healthy Living Framework, government's action plan for supporting seniors in B.C. to live healthy, active and independent lives. Minister Polak pictured along with Patricia Baird (left), former Chair of the Premier's Council on Aging and Seniors' Issues and Ralph Sultan, MLA for West Vancouver-Capilano.

VANCOUVER – The government of British Columbia has released its action plan to support B.C. seniors in living healthy, active, independent lives, Healthy Living and Sport Minister Mary Polak announced.

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