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We’re Hiring: Manager, Physical Activity Programs
Employment: Contract position to cover a maternity leave, starting in April, 2025 until May 7, 2026Hours: Approximately 35 hours/week, 5 days/weekLocation: Virtual (with in-person meetings in the Lower Mainland)Wage Range: $70,000 – $85,000 annually, depending on experience
Healthy and Resilient BC: A Voter’s Guide
BC is facing a perfect storm of intersecting crises: affordability, extreme weather due to climate change and a healthcare system under strain. All of these issues are adding to poor mental health, which is making the opioid and substance use crisis worse. The good news is that with the upcoming provincial election on October 19,…
Communities Going Active: Addressing Barriers to Active Transportation recording
We know active transportation has many benefits: it can reduce traffic congestion, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and encourage communities to be physically active, which in turn helps prevent chronic diseases and fosters mental wellness. Yet, many people living in British Columbia can’t participate, whether they feel it takes too long to walk or bike, they…
Communities Going Active: City of Kamloops
In this five-part Communities Going Active series, we will hear about local governments and groups that launched projects to promote and encourage the use of active transportation in their communities. These projects address barriers that prevent people from trying out cycling or even scootering, such as costs, lack of gear, or perhaps lack of experience.
$1.5M Investment Inspires More People to Get Moving in B.C.
BC Alliance for Healthy Living (BCAHL), in partnership with Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) and the Ministry of Health, is excited to announce 39 communties across the province have been funded to lead local active living projects as the first recipients of the Active Communities Grant Program. The generous $1.5 million investment…
Communities Going Active: District of North Vancouver
In this five-part Communities Going Active series, we will hear about local governments and groups that launched projects to promote and encourage the use of active transportation in their communities. These projects address barriers that prevent people from trying out cycling or even scootering, such as costs, lack of gear, or perhaps lack of experience.
Communities Going Active: Addressing Barriers to Active Transportation
Active transportation has many benefits: it can reduce traffic congestion, lower greenhouse gasemissions, and encourage communities to be physically active, which in turnhelps prevent chronic diseases and fosters mental wellness. We are fortunate to live in a beautiful province with many natural trails and built environments that fosteractive transportation in our communities. However, many people…
Communities Going Active: Tzeachten First Nation
In this five-part Communities Going Active series, we will hear about local governments and groups that launched projects to promote and encourage the use of active transportation in their communities. These projects address barriers that prevent people from trying out cycling or even scootering, such as costs, lack of gear, or perhaps lack of experience.
Extreme Heat and Smoke Safety Guide
Heat and poor air quality continue to be a concern for many in the province, especially with how it affects our bodies and the way we move outdoors in the summer.
Communities Going Active: City of Nelson
In this five-part Communities Going Active series, we will hear about local governments and groups that launched projects to promote and encourage the use of active transportation in their communities. These projects address barriers that prevent people from trying out cycling or even scootering, such as costs, lack of gear, or perhaps lack of experience.
Communities Going Active: Town of Sidney
In this five-part Communities Going Active series, we will hear about local governments and groups that launched projects to promote and encourage the use of active transportation in their communities. These projects address barriers that prevent people from trying out cycling or even scootering, such as costs, lack of gear, or perhaps lack of experience.
Introducing the After-School Active Play Club
The After-school Active Play Club provides a unique opportunity for elementary and middle school children to engage in unstructured play on their school grounds after the school day ends. Under the light supervision of an adult, children are free to explore, create, and interact, fostering their physical, social, and emotional development. We are trialling an…