By Monica DeVidi Almost every day news breaks of another climate emergency occurring somewhere in the world. Hurricanes, forest fires, flooding, drought and extreme heat events are becoming more frequent and severe and are having a devastating impact on communities...
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...
The latest addition to the PlanH resource library is here! The PlanH Health Impact Assessment Resource explains the benefits of using Health Impact Assessments (HIA) as a collaborative decision-making tool. It also provides ideas, guidance and resources to support the...
Interested in hearing more about how local governments can take action to create more equitable access to the natural environment? Check out our new Healthy Natural Environments Action Guide. It contains information on the health benefits of natural environments,...
Interested in hearing more about how local governments can take action to create more holistic practices in managing the natural environment? Check out our new Healthy Natural Environments Action Guide. It contains information on the health benefits of natural...
This tool kit is intended for use in rural communities. Municipalities, including planners, health authority staff, and elected officials are the intended audience, although the tool kit will also help other interested community members advocate for healthier...
By Sandy Mackay, Healthy Community Planner Decisions made about how we respond to climate change will impact community health and prosperity. How do we work together to implement practices that both prepare our communities and increase health and well-being? Health...
Island Health provides health care and support services to more than 767,000 people on Vancouver Island, the islands of the Salish Sea and the Johnstone Strait, and the mainland communities north of Powell River. Island Health works in partnership with communities to...
This guide is for local governments of rural and urban communities across British Columbia who want to create active, healthy and thriving places for all people. While age and genetics have some impact, it is primarily the physical and socio-economic environments in...
The Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation works to improve understanding of issues and opportunities that are of common interest to rural residents across Canada. Their members include rural leaders, rural organizations, development practitioners, government policy...
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