World Water Day 2020
For 2020 the theme of World Water Day is ‘Water and Climate Change’. In this post, we consider how we might share the responsibility of protecting this invaluable resource.
Keeping older adults safe and connected
As we navigate uncharted territory and attempt to keep up with new information, it’s hard to know what to do, but there are some things we can be doing right now.
Physical distancing and healthy spacing… without disconnecting
It seems like until the beginning of March, ‘social isolation’ was a term very few of us in B.C. knew of, confined to the halls of academia or public health.
Reflecting on equity in the COVID-19 pandemic
Amidst health advisories, travel restrictions, cancelled events in the province and worldwide, BC Healthy Communities is working as an organization to respond.
Hey Neighbour! Social connectedness program expands
In 2018, with support from a PlanH grant, the City of Vancouver piloted the Hey Neighbour! initiative to explore how resident-led leadership might create more socially-connected buildings.
Why we’re excited about the 2020 PlanH Healthy Community Grants
2020 marks the sixth round of PlanH grants, and this year PlanH will distribute $150,000 to local governments through two grant streams.