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...
How can local governments support healthy eating and food security in communities? Healthy eating promotes and supports social, physical, and mental well-being at all ages and stages of life, and contributes to the overall health of individuals,...
This Action Guide supports British Columbia’s local governments in their efforts to build healthier communities for all. It shares promising practices and examples of how local governments can create conditions that support healthy and thriving communities. Actions...
The purpose of this guide is to articulate how the decisions local governments make play an important role in building healthy communities, which in turn help citizens to live healthier lives. This guide was produced for elected officials and senior staff in local...
This guide is for local governments of rural and urban communities across British Columbia who want to create active, healthy and thriving places for people of all ages. The number of older adults is growing in communities across B.C., and many want to remain in...
Has your community received an Age-friendly Communities Grant, or is it considering applying for one in the future? This on-demand webinar explores how local governments can ensure their Age-friendly needs assessments and action plans will have maximum...
This guide is for local governments across the province working to create healthy, equitable natural spaces. Community planning that improves the condition and accessibility of a natural environment positively impacts a community’s health. This...
In 2013, BC Healthy Communities Society and other partners undertook research to gauge how BC health authorities perceive and integrate the health effects of climate change in their work. Specifically, they explored how health authorities perceive the health effects...
This resource is to support local governments across British Columbia as they work to reduce youth access and exposure to vapour products. With the rising popularity of vaping, young people have gained access to these products, and rates of youth vaping are increasing...