Provincial Funds for Healthy Living

Four Northwestern Ontario programs are sharing nearly $432,000 in Healthy Communities Funding.
The Nishnawbe-Aski Nation is using the funds to launch a community garden program.
4-remote First Nation communities will train leaders who will facilitate proper nutrition, healthy eating and increased physicial activity for children and youth.
The remainder of the provincial cash is going to the Big Thunder Nordic Ski Club in Thunder Bay, Lakehead University Fitness program and Community Living Atikokan.