2015 Age-Friendly Announcement

2015 Age-Friendly Announcement

The Ministry of Health announced a further $500,000 in funding for a 2015 round of the Age-friendly funding program, available through the UBCM. Local governments are invited to apply for up to $20,000 to help them prepare for an aging population. The 2015...
Now Available! BC Community Health Profiles

Now Available! BC Community Health Profiles

BC Community Health Profiles are now available to inform municipal-level decision making for healthier communities. The data and figures are presented at the municipal level, providing an overview of multiple health and well-being indicators for a geographic area....
PHABC Conference – Call for Abstracts

PHABC Conference – Call for Abstracts

PHABC is pleased to announce the Call for Abstracts for the upcoming Annual PHABC Fall Conference in December 4th and 5th, 2014 at the Sheraton Airport Hotel, Richmond BC. This year’s Conference title is: “Shared Prosperity for Health and Well-Being: A Collaborative...
New Guide to Support the Health of Elders

New Guide to Support the Health of Elders

The First Nations Health Authority and the Ministry of Health released the first edition of the BC Elders’ Guide on July 8, 2014. This unique health and lifestyle resource is based on the BC Seniors’ Guide and is specifically designed for First Nations and Aboriginal...
Enabling Accessibility Fund

Enabling Accessibility Fund

Funding Opportunity Enabling Accessibility Fund is designed to provide funding for projects that improve accessibility in communities across Canada. From Employment and Social Development Canada. Deadline: August 1, 2014 at 11:59 pm EST (9:00 pm PST). Projects may...
June eNews

June eNews

Learn about LIRN BC workshops! (Expressions of interest are welcome until June 27th for our new learning initiative with SPARC BC on a wide range of topics focused on supporting collaborative community action and building healthier, more sustainable communities.) And...