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A Dam with a Plan

A Dam with a Plan

A great part of the appeal of Christie Lake Conservation Area as the new home of the BRIGHT Run is the beautiful lake from which the conservation area gets its name.  But the lake at Christie Lake Conservation Area didn’t simply appear. It’s a reservoir that was...

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Welcoming the Future; Savouring the Past

Welcoming the Future; Savouring the Past

Retired banking professional Sandy Murphy is a long-time member of the BRIGHT Run community, as a volunteer and a participant.  She’s super excited about BRIGHT’s new home at Christie Lake Conservation Area.  “BRIGHT Run had a record number of teams in 2022...

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BRIGHT’s Sarah Nurse

BRIGHT’s Sarah Nurse

Next up: The Women’s World Championship  A lot of BRIGHT folks got hooked on women’s hockey when Olympic gold medalist Laura Fortino joined us as an ambassador and we continue to be captivated watching Sarah Nurse, our second hockey ambassador, take to the ice!  Sarah...

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Volunteers Step Up!

Volunteers Step Up!

BRIGHT Run wouldn’t exist without volunteers. Their blue shirts make them particularly noticeable on event day, but many give their time year-round to help make event day happen.  This year, we have several volunteers who have stepped up to join the committees...

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Global Participation Improves Research

Global Participation Improves Research

Hello BRIGHT Run Family,  I hope you are enjoying the gradual transition to Spring from Winter.   I am enjoying the weather and feeling happy after submitting some of my finished research projects for peer-review.   Each project that I finish...

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Welcome Back LiUNA, with Many Thanks!

Welcome Back LiUNA, with Many Thanks!

For the fifth year, BRIGHT Run is thrilled and grateful to welcome LiUNA as our presenting community partner!  The Labourers’ International Union represents workers across Canada in a wide range of sectors including building roads and bridges, transit...

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