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Heart&Stroke researcher receives Order of Canada. Read more.

Vancouverites encouraged to bike to work with new online tool, co-funded by the Foundation. Read more.

BC Ferries earns Heart and Stroke Foundation's Health Check Symbol. Read More.

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Brian campkinHi. I’m Brian Campkin. This is the seventh in a series of columns, entitled, Coming home, after I underwent bypass surgery.

 

A team inspired by Hope
One-and-a-half year old Hope Chantry was born with a slow heart and at two months old had a pacemaker installed. Read her familiy's inspiring story.

A mission that means so much more
Danny De Souza is a Heart and Stroke Foundation staff member who just recently learned how important his work is. Read his powerful story.

To the edge and back
Doug Gustafson survived a stroke that nearly killed him. Read his amazing story.


July - focus on
physical activity

Join the free outdoor gym
The great outdoors are a great place to get active. Here are 5 easy ways to get your required 30 minutes a day, from geocaching to gardening.

What's a healthy waist size?
Learn how to measure your waist properly by watching a video in our Healthy Waists section.

Featured recipes
Protein bars
Summer chicken and shrimp pasta
Black bean couscous salad

David roccoWatch Celebrity Chef David Rocco prepare Spaghetti à la Caprese