In this interview recorded at the 2013 UBCM Convention, Emanuel Machado, chief administrative officer, speaks about how the Town of Gibsons aligned community and council objectives and planning documents to create a sustainability framework which includes community...
The District of Hope received a Healthy Communities Capacity Building Grant to hold a Healthy Communities Committee Mobilization Day for the Hope area. The gathering brought together stakeholders and community partners to discuss challenges and opportunities for...
The District of Saanich combined global-scale perspectives and local-level partnerships to create the conditions for healthy, active aging in the municipality. One of 33 partner cities world wide that participated in the World Health Organization (WHO) Global...
Since 2007, the City of Coquitlam has taken action to incorporate a cultural diversity lens to the day-to-day practices of the city organization. Approved in 2011, the city’s Multiculturalism Strategy and Action Plan is designed not only to improve internal practices,...
Burns Lake’s Active Transportation Plan capitalizes on community qualities and tourism potential. The Village of Burns Lake, population 3600, is located near the centre of BC between Prince George and Prince Rupert. The area is home to six First Nations with two...
Public involvement is central to building healthy communities that meet our needs. When citizens engage in a process about important community issues—such as neighbourhood design, transportation planning, and food security, among others—they not only create the...
Provides background information on issues faced by immigrants and refugees, such as looking for work, learning English, and settling in Canada. – Multilingual Orientation Service Association for Immigrant Communities (MOSAIC)
Provides information on numerous topics related to Aboriginal Peoples including social programs, employment, and arts and culture. First Nation Community Profiles containing census information and administrative statistics are available, as are a variety of...
Provides immigrants and newcomers to British Columbia with information on immigrating to, living, and working in the province. A series of guides to everyday life (e.g., manage your money), a service-finding search list, and BC Newcomers’ Guide are among the tools...
