When we talk about self-care, it’s often misunderstood as indulgent or selfish. But in reality, it’s a foundational act of responsibility. Consider the principle behind the instructions we receive from the pilot and flight attendants during pre-flight boarding of a commercial airplane: that in the event of an emergency or drop in cabin pressurization, a passenger must secure their own oxygen mask before assisting others. …
National Injury Prevention Day
In 2023, unintentional injuries claimed the lives of 20,597 people in Canada (Statistics Canada, 2025). This leading cause of death affects people of all ages, underscoring the urgent need for increased awareness and prevention efforts. The federal government has recognized National Injury Prevention Day as a calendar day for health promotion in the month of July every year (Government of Canada, 2025). The provincial government …
Family Day: A Time for Rest, Reflection and Connection
Family Day celebrates familial values and was first introduced in Ontario on February 18, 2008, as a provincial public holiday by Premier Dalton McGuinty of the Liberal Party. To this day, it is continuously observed on the third Monday of every February. Although not a national holiday, many provinces have adopted the holiday including Alberta (where Family Day originated from), British Colombia, New Brunswick and …