BC Healthy Communities
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We at BC Healthy Communities Society (BCHC) believe it is possible – and necessary – to create communities where it’s easy for citizens to be healthy and well.
Canada's population is getting older, and so much of that story is about connection. Older adults volunteer, care for grandkids and support families, strengthening communities for every generation. Learn more: tinyurl.com/2dk2ajsf #bchc #agefriendly
October 2, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Canada's population is getting older, and so much of that story is about connection. Older adults volunteer, care for grandkids and support families, strengthening communities for every generation. Learn more: tinyurl.com/2dk2ajsf #bchc #agefriendly
Vancouver older adults are rediscovering the freedom of childhood bike rides. Cycling Without Age pairs volunteer "pilots" with trishaws, helping older adults get outside, reconnect with community, and feel the wind in their hair again. Learn more: tinyurl.com/24ql3z7s #bchc #agefriendly
September 25, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Vancouver older adults are rediscovering the freedom of childhood bike rides. Cycling Without Age pairs volunteer "pilots" with trishaws, helping older adults get outside, reconnect with community, and feel the wind in their hair again. Learn more: tinyurl.com/24ql3z7s #bchc #agefriendly
Climate change is already reshaping our communities. A new guide offers local governments a clear, five-step roadmap to plan for climate risks while supporting health, equity, and long-term resilience. Learn more: tinyurl.com/2723lwjn #bchc #planh
September 24, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Climate change is already reshaping our communities. A new guide offers local governments a clear, five-step roadmap to plan for climate risks while supporting health, equity, and long-term resilience. Learn more: tinyurl.com/2723lwjn #bchc #planh
Accessibility, adaptability and connection make all the difference as we age. From safer sidewalks to welcoming shared spaces, small design choices help older adults stay independent, engaged and part of the community they call home. Learn more: tinyurl.com/2ddvegmu #bchc #agefriendly
September 18, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Accessibility, adaptability and connection make all the difference as we age. From safer sidewalks to welcoming shared spaces, small design choices help older adults stay independent, engaged and part of the community they call home. Learn more: tinyurl.com/2ddvegmu #bchc #agefriendly
Emergency plans hit some communities harder than others. New provincial guidance helps BC local governments build human rights into disaster planning, protecting people from hate, violence and inequity when crisis strikes. Learn more: tinyurl.com/2dq59wd9 #bchc #planh
September 17, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Emergency plans hit some communities harder than others. New provincial guidance helps BC local governments build human rights into disaster planning, protecting people from hate, violence and inequity when crisis strikes. Learn more: tinyurl.com/2dq59wd9 #bchc #planh
Age-friendly design isn't a bonus, it's essential. Ramps, better lighting and connected spaces help older adults stay independent while benefiting everyone. Learn more: bit.ly/4xhNHl9 #bchc #agefriendly
September 11, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Age-friendly design isn't a bonus, it's essential. Ramps, better lighting and connected spaces help older adults stay independent while benefiting everyone. Learn more: bit.ly/4xhNHl9 #bchc #agefriendly
Congratulations to the 31 communities receiving 2026 PlanH grants – with nearly 40% going to Indigenous-led projects. From coffee houses to cultural workshops, communities are building the connection and well-being that matter most to them. Learn more: bit.ly/4yaGUuo #bchc #planh
September 3, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Congratulations to the 31 communities receiving 2026 PlanH grants – with nearly 40% going to Indigenous-led projects. From coffee houses to cultural workshops, communities are building the connection and well-being that matter most to them. Learn more: bit.ly/4yaGUuo #bchc #planh
Communities across BC are coming together to build safer, more connected streets. The 2026 Active Transportation Summit hits Victoria Oct 28-30, bringing planners, advocates and neighbours together to share ideas that make everyday getting-around easier for everyone. bit.ly/4zUreNJ #bchc #planh
September 2, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Communities across BC are coming together to build safer, more connected streets. The 2026 Active Transportation Summit hits Victoria Oct 28-30, bringing planners, advocates and neighbours together to share ideas that make everyday getting-around easier for everyone. bit.ly/4zUreNJ #bchc #planh
When neighbours help each other, everyone benefits. A new pilot report shares two years of lessons on building mutual support in multi-unit buildings across the province. Learn more: bit.ly/4xn0sMa #bchc #agefriendly #planh
August 26, 2026 at 8:25 PM
When neighbours help each other, everyone benefits. A new pilot report shares two years of lessons on building mutual support in multi-unit buildings across the province. Learn more: bit.ly/4xn0sMa #bchc #agefriendly #planh
Older adults deserve safe, welcoming streets to walk and roll on. This October, Victoria hosts BC's biggest active transportation gathering, with a session on aging and mobility featuring the Canadian Association of Retired Persons and Cycling Without Age. bit.ly/3U9qrbh #bchc #agefriendly #planh
August 19, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Older adults deserve safe, welcoming streets to walk and roll on. This October, Victoria hosts BC's biggest active transportation gathering, with a session on aging and mobility featuring the Canadian Association of Retired Persons and Cycling Without Age. bit.ly/3U9qrbh #bchc #agefriendly #planh
As wildfire smoke settles over BC, cool, clean-air spaces like libraries and community centres offer a safe place to breathe, especially for older adults. See what your community offers. Learn more: bit.ly/4fXusYV #bchc #agefriendly
August 14, 2026 at 6:07 PM
As wildfire smoke settles over BC, cool, clean-air spaces like libraries and community centres offer a safe place to breathe, especially for older adults. See what your community offers. Learn more: bit.ly/4fXusYV #bchc #agefriendly
Wildfire smoke doesn't just affect breathing – it can inflame the brain too. Experts say older adults, especially those with dementia, face added risk with repeated exposure. Keep N95 masks handy and check your filtration before smoke season hits. Learn more: bit.ly/3TzDUci #bchc #agefriendly
August 7, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Wildfire smoke doesn't just affect breathing – it can inflame the brain too. Experts say older adults, especially those with dementia, face added risk with repeated exposure. Keep N95 masks handy and check your filtration before smoke season hits. Learn more: bit.ly/3TzDUci #bchc #agefriendly
Health professionals across BC now have a free self-paced course grounded in Indigenous cultural safety, humility and anti-racism – developed in partnership with First Nations Health Authority to support respectful, everyday care. Learn more: bit.ly/4yUQRNP #bchc #planh
August 5, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Health professionals across BC now have a free self-paced course grounded in Indigenous cultural safety, humility and anti-racism – developed in partnership with First Nations Health Authority to support respectful, everyday care. Learn more: bit.ly/4yUQRNP #bchc #planh
Food brings people together – and that matters most for older adults, who face higher isolation risk. A new OECD report shows shared meals and cooking groups boost well-being, social ties & independence. Learn more: healthyagingcore.ca/files/previe... #bchc #agefriendly
July 31, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Food brings people together – and that matters most for older adults, who face higher isolation risk. A new OECD report shows shared meals and cooking groups boost well-being, social ties & independence. Learn more: healthyagingcore.ca/files/previe... #bchc #agefriendly
Communities across BC are coming together through the Honour Your Health Challenge, an 8-week program blending hiking, cooking, gardening and cultural activities to support healthy, active living in First Nations, Métis, and Friendship Centre communities. Learn more: bit.ly/4pISsCc #bchc #planh
July 29, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Communities across BC are coming together through the Honour Your Health Challenge, an 8-week program blending hiking, cooking, gardening and cultural activities to support healthy, active living in First Nations, Métis, and Friendship Centre communities. Learn more: bit.ly/4pISsCc #bchc #planh
Clean air matters most for those most affected – older adults and communities already facing health disparities feel air pollution's impacts hardest. Stronger air quality policy can protect the people who need it most. Learn more: bit.ly/4vMJq8A #bchc #agefriendly
July 24, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Clean air matters most for those most affected – older adults and communities already facing health disparities feel air pollution's impacts hardest. Stronger air quality policy can protect the people who need it most. Learn more: bit.ly/4vMJq8A #bchc #agefriendly
Higher-density housing doesn't have to mean less connection. New SFU-led research shows neighbourly relationships help people feel supported, stay healthier and age independently – especially when communities are designed to encourage everyday interaction. Learn more: bit.ly/4fNdSuC #bchc #planh
July 22, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Higher-density housing doesn't have to mean less connection. New SFU-led research shows neighbourly relationships help people feel supported, stay healthier and age independently – especially when communities are designed to encourage everyday interaction. Learn more: bit.ly/4fNdSuC #bchc #planh
COSCO's Seniors' Health & Wellness Institute offers 47 free workshops on health, safety and legal planning for older adults across BC. Wherever your community gathers, there's practical, trusted support ready to share. Learn more: tinyurl.com/2bagaa6c #bchc #agefriendly
July 10, 2026 at 6:17 PM
COSCO's Seniors' Health & Wellness Institute offers 47 free workshops on health, safety and legal planning for older adults across BC. Wherever your community gathers, there's practical, trusted support ready to share. Learn more: tinyurl.com/2bagaa6c #bchc #agefriendly
Active Communities Grants are now open! BC Alliance for Healthy Living is offering up to $20,000 to Indigenous and local governments to create or expand affordable physical activity opportunities, especially for those facing barriers. Applications close September 18. Learn more: tinyurl.com/25sfygzo
July 8, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Active Communities Grants are now open! BC Alliance for Healthy Living is offering up to $20,000 to Indigenous and local governments to create or expand affordable physical activity opportunities, especially for those facing barriers. Applications close September 18. Learn more: tinyurl.com/25sfygzo
Where people live shapes their health. As transit expands across Canada, a new toolkit helps municipalities plan transit and housing together — so investment strengthens communities instead of pushing people out of them. Learn more: tinyurl.com/29h9o46e #bchc #planh
July 8, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Where people live shapes their health. As transit expands across Canada, a new toolkit helps municipalities plan transit and housing together — so investment strengthens communities instead of pushing people out of them. Learn more: tinyurl.com/29h9o46e #bchc #planh
Reliable rides mean more than getting from A to B. For older adults, transportation services protect independence, keep medical appointments on track and ease isolation — all while getting people out to the places and people they love. Learn more: tinyurl.com/26espnfs #bchc #agefriendly
July 3, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Reliable rides mean more than getting from A to B. For older adults, transportation services protect independence, keep medical appointments on track and ease isolation — all while getting people out to the places and people they love. Learn more: tinyurl.com/26espnfs #bchc #agefriendly
Parks, walking paths and green spaces aren't just nice to have – they're key to healthy aging. Outdoor activity supports mobility, mental well-being and social connection, helping older adults stay independent longer. Learn more: tinyurl.com/26o8vge8 #bchc #agefriendly
June 26, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Parks, walking paths and green spaces aren't just nice to have – they're key to healthy aging. Outdoor activity supports mobility, mental well-being and social connection, helping older adults stay independent longer. Learn more: tinyurl.com/26o8vge8 #bchc #agefriendly
From screen-free guides for parents to Active Play Club resources for schools, BC Alliance for Healthy Living has practical toolkits to help kids move more and communities thrive. Learn more: tinyurl.com/27d88lqo #bchc #planh
June 24, 2026 at 8:27 PM
From screen-free guides for parents to Active Play Club resources for schools, BC Alliance for Healthy Living has practical toolkits to help kids move more and communities thrive. Learn more: tinyurl.com/27d88lqo #bchc #planh
Volunteering as we grow older isn't just about giving back – it boosts mood, builds connection and supports healthy aging. Even a small, regular role can make a real difference for you and your community. Learn more: tinyurl.com/2ylgkham #bchc #agefriendly
June 19, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Volunteering as we grow older isn't just about giving back – it boosts mood, builds connection and supports healthy aging. Even a small, regular role can make a real difference for you and your community. Learn more: tinyurl.com/2ylgkham #bchc #agefriendly
True health starts upstream — shaped by housing, income and the conditions surrounding us, not just individual choices. This new resource explores how communities can address root causes for lasting, equitable change. Learn more: tinyurl.com/2bme9rtr #bchc #planh
June 17, 2026 at 5:24 PM
True health starts upstream — shaped by housing, income and the conditions surrounding us, not just individual choices. This new resource explores how communities can address root causes for lasting, equitable change. Learn more: tinyurl.com/2bme9rtr #bchc #planh