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Mar 26: Immunizing against physical inactivity – How do we entice seniors to be active?

Despite the massive health benefits ascribed to physical activity, the vast majority of older Canadians do not meet national physical activity recommendations. This Café Scientifique will explore ways to entice older adults to start and continue daily physical activity. When: March 26, 7:00 – 8:30 pm Where:  CBC Vancouver, 700 Hamilton St. (@ Georgia), Vancouver Cost:  This […]

Apr 3: Cancer Prevention – It Is Not Just Your Genes

CIHR and Immigrant Women in Science (IWIS) present a Café Scientifique on Cancer Prevention, to help you live a healthy life with lower risk of cancer disease.  After attending this interactive discussion you will find out that up to 50% of cancers can be prevented. When:  April 3, 6 – 8 pm Where:  The Wicklow Pub, 610 […]

May 25: 15th Annual PMC Science Fair Fun Run

Registration is open for this event, the largest timed 5K fun run in the province, organized by the Science Fair Foundation of BC. All funds raised go towards the Dr. Michael Smith Science Fair Endowment, which assists in the advancement of Science Fair programs throughout BC and the encouragement of youth to actively participate in science and technology. […]