09/18/13 | Press release
Les municipalités du Québec sont invitées à promouvoir les saines habitudes de vie auprès des jeunes dans le cadre du Défi Santé 5/30 Équilibre, volet Municipalités et familles.

Montréal, le 18 septembre 2013 – Le ministère des Affaires municipales, des Régions et de l’Occupation du territoire, la Fédération québécoise des municipalités, l’Union des municipalités du Québec et ACTI-MENU sont heureux d’inviter les municipalités et les communautés locales du Québec à participer en grand nombre au Défi Santé 5/30 Équilibre 2014, volet Municipalités et familles. Initiée par ACTI-MENU et rendue possible grâce au soutien et à l’appui financier de Québec en forme... Read more

Health Education Leaders Healthwise and Capsana Reach More Canadians With Health Education in French

BOISE, Idaho, MONTRÉAL, Québec [June 3, 2014] – The people of Quebec deserve world-class evidence-based health information written in plain language. Through the combined work of Healthwise and Capsana, over 6 million Francophones in Quebec and millions more across Canada will now have access to the Healthwise Education Solution in French for Canadians. Read more

Montréal, le 23 mai 2014 – Les arrondissements de Ville-Marie, de Mercier−Hochelaga-Maisonneuve et du Sud-Ouest ont été reconnus par l’équipe de Capsana pour leur participation au Défi Santé, volet Municipalités et familles, lors d’une remise de prix qui s’est déroulée hier au Sommet Montréal physiquement active. Ces trois arrondissements se sont démarqués sur le territoire montréalais par leurs actions auprès de leurs citoyens. Read more

Montréal, le 22 mai 2014 – C’est hier que l’équipe de Capsana (anciennement ACTI-MENU) a dévoilé le nom des municipalités s’étant le plus distinguées dans le cadre du volet Municipalités et familles du Défi Santé 2014. La remise de prix, animée par la porte-parole de la campagne, Mélanie Maynard, s’est tenue à l’ouverture des Assises annuelles de l’Union des municipalités du Québec (UMQ) qui se déroulent actuellement à Gatineau en présence de la présidente de l’UMQ et mairesse de Sainte-Julie, madame Suzanne Roy. Read more

03/24/14 | Press release
The adventure is in full swing until April 11!
More than 160,000 participants are taking up the 2014 <em>Health Challenge</em>

Montreal, March 24, 2014 – The 5/30 Health and Wellness Challenge, currently underway across the province, is a big hit yet again! On March 1, 160,234 individuals and 459 municipalities and local communities joined this vast province-wide health movement. During the six-week campaign, participants are taking action to improve their lifestyle. Read more

03/20/14 | Press release
They have committed to not smoking until April 11
19,000 smokers take up the challenge of a lifetime!

Montreal, March 20, 2014 – For the past 3 weeks, 19,000 Quebec smokers have taken up the 15th Quit to Win! Challenge. By registering, they committed to not smoking for at least 6 weeks, between March 1 and April 11. In return, they receive free support in order to maximize their chances of success… and also stand a chance of winning one of numerous prizes! Read more

Montreal, March 20, 2013 — The Health Challenge team is proud to announce that since March 1, nearly 160,000 people have taken on the 5/30 Health and Wellness Challenge. Up until April 11, participants aim to reach the following three goals... Read more

03/17/13 | Press release
Participants commit to not smoke for at least 6 weeks

Montreal, March 17, 2013 — A total of 21,732 Quebec smokers are currently taking part in the 2013 Quit to Win! Challenge. By registering, participants commit to not smoke for at least 6 weeks for the duration of the campaign, which started March 1 and ends April 11. Read more

Montréal, le 6 mars 2013 – L’équipe d’ACTI-MENU est heureuse de faire connaître les critères de sélection pour la reconnaissance et la récompense des actions liées à la réalisation et au développement d’environnements favorables aux saines habitudes de vie des municipalités et communautés locales participant au volet Municipalités et familles, ensemble pour des enfants en santé du Défi Santé 5/30 Équilibre 2013. Read more

02/24/14 | Press release
Plus de 450 municipalités et communautés locales s’engagent à promouvoir un mode de vie sain et physiquement actif!

Montréal, le 24 février 2014 – Alors que les inscriptions à la campagne provinciale battent leur plein, un nombre record de 459 municipalités et communautés locales prennent part au volet Municipalités et familles du Défi Santé 5/30 Équilibre. Créé en 2011, ce volet du Défi Santé invite les acteurs municipaux et des communautés locales à faire la promotion d’un mode de vie physiquement actif et d’une saine alimentation dans leur milieu. Read more

02/19/14 | Press release
The Quit to Win! Challenge offers you free support and the chance to win one of numerous prizes!
Last days to register for the challenge of a lifetime!

Montreal, February 19, 2014 – There are only ten days left to register for the 2014 Quit to Win! Challenge. The campaign, which invites Quebec smokers to quit for at least 6 weeks, will take place from March 1 to April 11, 2014. Smokers who wish to take up the Challenge have until March 1 to register by visiting www.quitchallenge.ca. Read more

02/12/13 | Press release
Les 1,5 million de fumeurs québécois sont invités à arrêter de fumer avec le <em>Défi</em>

Montréal, le 12 février 2013 – Les fumeurs québécois sont invités à relever le Défi J’arrête, j’y gagne! En s’y inscrivant, ils s’engagent à arrêter de fumer pendant au moins 6 semaines, du 1er mars au 11 avril 2013. Les futurs participants ont jusqu’au 1er mars pour s’inscrire à defitabac.ca. Read more

01/23/13 | Press release
The <em>Health Challenge</em> offers a global approach to health and free support to keep you motivated to the max!
The <em>5/30 Health and Wellness Challenge</em>—six weeks to a healthy you!

Montreal, January 23, 2013 – Registration for the 5/30 Health and Wellness Challenge—the largest health promotion campaign in Quebec featuring spokesperson Mélanie Maynard—opened today. The ninth annual Health Challenge will take place from March 1 to April 11. Registration is open until March 1 at HealthChallenge.ca. Read more

01/22/14 | Press release
All Quebecers are invited to register today
The <em>5/30 Health and Wellness Challenge</em>—Back for Year 10!

Montreal, January 22, 2014 – The 5/30 Health and Wellness Challenge, the largest public health campaign in Quebec, is back for its 10th year! Mélanie Maynard, actor, TV host, and the campaign’s spokesperson, invites all Quebecers to improve their lifestyle habits by taking up the 2014 Health Challenge. You can register today at HealthChallenge.ca. Read more

01/08/13 | Press release
The <em>Challenge</em> offers a unique approach, free support, prizes to be won and maximum motivation!
More than 60,000 fewer smokers in Quebec with the <em>Quit to Win! Challenge</em>

Montreal, January 8, 2013 – This morning ACTI-MENU launched the 14th Quit to Win! Challenge, a smoking cessation campaign that each year invites smokers who want to quit to take action. By registering, participants commit to not smoke for at least 6 weeks, from March 1 to April 11. Read more

01/07/14 | Press release
Smokers are invited to take up the challenge of a lifetime for the occasion
The Quit to Win! Challenge: already 15 years!

Montreal, January 7, 2014 – The Quit to Win! Challenge is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. Just in time for New Year’s resolutions, the campaign invites Quebec smokers to take up the challenge of a lifetime: to quit smoking for at least 6 weeks, from March 1 to April 11. Registrations will take place on quitchallenge.ca up to March 1st. Read more

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Registration at quitchallenge.ca until February&nbsp;6
With the <em>Challenge</em>, quitting smoking is worth celebrating!

Montréal, January 2, 2023 – The Quit to Win! Challenge is back for the new year with its positive and motivating approach. For the 24th year in a row, the Challenge invites smokers who want to quit to commit to not smoking for 6 weeks, from February 6 to March 19, 2023. This first goal is realistic for most smokers while being significant, since quitting for 6 weeks increases by 6 the chances of quitting for good. Registration at quitchallenge.ca. Read more

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Pharmacist Alexandre Chagnon, new spokesperson for the Challenge
The <em>Quit to Win! Challenge</em> is back to support young and not-so-young smokers who want to quit

Montréal, January 4, 2022 – At a time when many Quebecers still want to stop smoking, the beginning of this year marks the return of the Quit to Win! Challenge to help smokers butt out. The Challenge encourages smokers to commit to not smoking for 6 weeks, from February 7 to March 20, a realistic first goal. To promote this unmissable annual event, the campaign is introducing its new spokesperson, pharmacist Alexandre Chagnon, namely to reach young smokers. Registration is open at quitchallenge.ca. Read more

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Registration at quitchallenge.ca until February 8, 2021
The <em>Quit to Win! Challenge</em>: To quit smoking and enjoy the benefits

Montreal, January 4, 2021 – The new year marks the return of the Challenge with its positive and motivating formula to support Quebec smokers who want to quit. By signing up, participants commit to not smoking for 6 weeks, from February 8 to March 21, 2021, a realistic first goal that comes with many benefits. Registration is open at quitchallenge.ca. Read more