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How Sault Ste. Marie became one of the first cities to hold a Terry Fox Run

How Sault Ste. Marie became one of the first cities to hold a Terry Fox Run

And how the Coronavirus changed the 40th anniversary run
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Recreational programming for seniors to restart next week

Recreational programming for seniors to restart next week

The city says programming has been redesigned to meet COVID-19 restrictions
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Here's another way to stay active while helping out the United Way

Here's another way to stay active while helping out the United Way

The annual seven-day Pedals for Possibilities event will start on Sept. 28
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Cycling advocate explains why we need those new bike lanes

Cycling advocate explains why we need those new bike lanes

Making cycling feel safer makes it more likely people will get outside and exercise on their daily commute, says Andre Riopel
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Grandmaster ditches retirement to help others make healthy choices (14 photos)

Grandmaster ditches retirement to help others make healthy choices (14 photos)

This past weekend, Rudy Timmerman marked 70 years of practicing martial arts. And also his 80th birthday
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Numbers by day, namaste by night

Numbers by day, namaste by night

Angela Koppens has been leading Yoga sessions since 2016. Now she has moved online and outside
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VIDEO: A peek inside our reopened YMCA

VIDEO: A peek inside our reopened YMCA

Fitness centre opens with COVID-19 protocols in place
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It's business as usual for annual Bruce Mines Run Around the Bay

It's business as usual for annual Bruce Mines Run Around the Bay

While most events are going virtual amid COVID-19, the relatively small September event should fall within APH guidelines, says run organizer
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Local alternative mental health organization says maintaining communities is crucial

Local alternative mental health organization says maintaining communities is crucial

Being able to bring people together safely for outdoor exercise and online support groups have made a real difference during the pandemic, says Strong Minds CEO
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You made it through summer's first heat wave. Here's how to survive the next one

You made it through summer's first heat wave. Here's how to survive the next one

Heat stroke is a real danger, says Health Canada
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