A variety of research papers and tested resources can be found on this website covering topics from resource towns in transition to rural age friendly needs assessments, communication strategies and youth/seniors inclusion resources. – University of Northern...
Local Government Awareness Week is a co-operative initiative, coordinated by the Union of BC Municipalities, CivicInfo BC, Ministry of Community, Sport & Cultural Development, BC School Trustees Association and the Public Works Association of BC. This year it...
In this video recorded at the 2015 UBCM Convention, Michelle Staples of the Duncan City Council reflects on the city’s partnership with House of Friendship and Community Kitchens to create a communal cob oven in a downtown park. The project was collaboratively...
Taylor Bachrach, Mayor of Smithers, speaks to the importance of measuring indicators of success that are meaningful to healthy communities, such as crime rates and air quality. The Town of Smithers have been working in collaboration with Northern Health to measure...
In this video recorded at the 2015 UBCM Convention, Laurie Dolan of Fort Nelson reflects on an inspirational BCHC workshop she attended that sparked a process of asset mapping and building on successful projects.
The Office of the Premier has just announced a new $75-million fund designed to help rural communities. The funding is available for communities whose population is under 25 000 people and can be accessed for community capacity building, workforce development,...
Social cohesion is (the level of belonging and connectedness in a community) is a major indicator of community health. This resource gives examples of policy action local governments can take to increase rates of social cohesion. Find it here
Click the image above to enjoy the Fraser Healthy Communities Forum photo gallery. Nearly 150 local government leaders, Fraser Health representatives and community partners flooded the University of Fraser Valley campus to engage in a full day of inspirational...
As the population of Squamish Booms the District Brings a Health Focus into Long Term Planning and Capacity Building There was an audible cheer in the Council Chambers at Squamish Municipal Hall. Council had just declared that the health, safety and well-being of...
