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$1.8 MILLION FOR 18 ACTNOW BC SENIORS COMMUNITY PARKS

September 23, 2008
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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2008-09-23 - 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.
2008-09-23 - Minister Polak tries physical activity equipment during the launch of the ActNow BC Seniors Community Parks, which will be located throughout the province in 18 communities. 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.
2008-09-20 - 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.
2008-09-20 - Minister Polak presented the Official Provincial Proclamation for British Columbia Coaches Week to Judy Latoski, President of the Coaches Association of BC at the Coaching Conference.
2008-09-20 - Minister Polak presented the Coaches Association of BC Coach of the Year (Recreational/Grassroots) Award to Chris Webster of Quesnel at the British Columbia Coaches Week Coaching Conference.
2008-09-18 - 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.
2008-09-18 - Left to right: Anne Maltais, Quebec; Jessica Gregg, Alberta; Jessica Hewitt, Kamloops B.C.; Valerie Maltais, Quebec; Marianne, St-Gelais Quebec; Marie-Andree Mendes-Campeau, Quebec; Sue Spencer; Minister Polak; Charles Hamelin, Olivier Jean, Francois Hamelin , Marc-Andre Monette, Remi Beaulieu, Francois-Louis Tremblay, all from Quebec.
2008-09-12 - 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.