The importance of using an equity lens in age-friendly communities planning
The diversity of the B.C. population cultivates connections and celebrates cultures, experiences, and life paths that combine to create connected and resilient communities. However, these differences also bring attention to the diverse needs of our population which...
Local and Indigenous governments across B.C. receive grants and capacity-building supports to develop age-friendly communities
Local and Indigenous governments across the province have been awarded $500,000 in grants and additional customized supports through the Age-friendly Communities Grant Program for 13 Plans and 12 Projects that improve community age-friendliness. The Age-friendly...
On-demand Webinar: Local Government Leaders Speaker Series – Equitable Extreme Heat Planning
In collaboration with partners in communities across the province, BC Healthy Communities (BCHC) is continuing its speaker series to bring fresh ideas for healthy public policy to local and Indigenous government leaders in B.C. Healthy public policy is a powerful tool...
PlanH Grantee announcement! Grants awarded to local and Indigenous B.C. governments to improve community connection and create healthy public policies
Local and Indigenous governments across the province have been awarded $330,000 in grants and additional customized supports through the PlanH program for thirty-four projects that improve community connection and create healthier public policies. PlanH is a...
Creating Healthy Public Policy: Equitable Extreme Heat Planning
As part of our Local Government Leaders Speaker Series, BC Healthy Communities is pleased to present Creating Healthy Public Policy: Equitable Extreme Heat Planning on August 17, 2022 at 11am Pacific. This session aims to help northern communities in B.C. plan for, and respond to, the next extreme heat event.