Food for Thought: The Issues and Challenges of Food Security

– Provincial Health Services Authority

Promoting Healthy Eating and Sustainable Local Food in BC:

An Action Framework for Public Institutions—Health Authorities, Educational Institutions, Childcare Facilities and Local Governments – Provincial Health Services Authority

A Seat at the Table: A Resource Guide for Local Governments to Promote Food Secure Communities

This guide provides examples from across the province of the many different ways local governments in BC are taking action to strengthen their local food systems.  – Provincial Health Services Authority

Dig It! – Community Garden Guide: How Local Governments Can Support Community Gardens

– Herb Barbolet, Simon Fraser University

Walking Challenge & Toolkit

A toolkit to support the design of programs to get people walking. – Healthy Families BC

Templates for Shared-Use Agreements

Template agreements for school districts and local governments seeking to increase use of school district amenities for recreation. – BC Schools Protection Program

Facilities Assessment Study Guides

Offers guides to assist recreation and park departments with upgrades, maintenance, and replacement of existing facilities. – BC Recreation and Parks Association

Everybody Gets to Play Toolkit

A parks and recreation toolkit describing how to remove barriers and create opportunities for people on low incomes. – BC Recreation and Parks Association

Walking Program Resource Guide

Describes how to measure a community walking program’s success and impact. – BC Recreation and Parks Association

Everybody Active Initiative: Local Governments Lead the Way

A guide for local governments describing how community policy influences active living. – BC Recreation and Parks Association