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I bike, I skate, I vote
Leaving the skateboard park the other day, my son turned to me and said: “Mommy, I want to talk to the mayor.” “Oh really,” I said, trying not to smile too hard. “Yah, Mama, I want a skateboard park in my neighbourhood. So we don’t have to come all the way up here. Me and…
Healthier Small Communities – A Virtual Town Hall Event
This interactive webinar explored some of the ways that local governments can build health into the daily life of small towns and rural and remote communities. Speakers provided real examples of how small communities are supporting food security, physical activity and developing a vision for a healthier future. Webinar participants will be encouraged to share…
Common sense for a common cause – 6th Annual Homelessness Action Week is Oct 10-16
Thanksgiving is a very special time for me, as it is for many of us, a time to reflect on the good things in our lives, to connect with family and spend time together. My children look forward more to Thanksgiving than Christmas – all the anticipation and good family time, without the let down…
Walk this Way!
Do you walk to work? To school? To shopping? If you live in Vancouver then you should because the city is built for it. I love to walk my kids home from school, especially when we get those sunny, fall days – you can smell blackberries and fall leaves in the air. I am hoping…
Jack Layton Contributed to a Healthier Canada
It is with true sadness that the BC Alliance for Healthy Living says ‘good-bye’ to Jack Layton. It has been said many times in the last two days, that no matter your political stripe no one could deny Jack’s exuberance for, and dedication to making Canada a better place for all. Throughout his political life,…
Is Obese the new ‘F’ word?
When I was growing up I had two very good friends who were sisters, they were smart, they were fun and funny but they were taunted at school because of their size. We met up for dinner several years ago to catch up and part of our conversation has stayed with me. They said that they…
BCAHL Report on the Winning Legacy Initiatives (2007 – 2011)
Executive Summary In 2005, members of the BC Alliance for Healthy Living (BCAHL) received a one-time grant of $25.2 million from the BC Government to deliver healthy living initiatives across the province. Grateful for the opportunity this significant resource provided, BCAHL set out to address the common risk factors for chronic disease using an evidence-based…
Paint the Town Blue! It’s Blueberry Season!
Popping into a neighbour’s kitchen this week, I noticed the abundance of blueberries in her kitchen. She had just got back from a trip to a Richmond farm market with two ten pound boxes of blueberries. Right now is the time to load up on summer fruit and vegetables when they are fresh, local and…
May 31st is World No Tobacco Day: Thumbs-down to Smoking in Movies! Thumbs-up for BC’s NRT Subsidies!
Within the health promotion community, there is no greater scourge than tobacco. The reason being that smoking is the leading cause of preventable death. Over the years, BC and Canada have made tremendous gains in de-normalizing tobacco use through education, regulation and taxation. And we have seen smoking rates creeping down – slowly and steadily…
BCAHL’s Healthy Families Agenda
BCAHL recently completed a policy review and put together a collection of recommendations for improving the health and wellness of families across British Columbia. We have outlined four components that together comprise BCAHL’s Healthy Families Agenda, they include: Creating connected, vibrant communities; Making it easier for families to be healthy; Empowering people; Making it work,…
BC Alliance for Healthy Living Looking to Bump Up the Health Quotient in the Families Agenda
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The BC Alliance for Healthy Living, a coalition of 9 major health and community organizations, released its Healthy Families Agenda today. The Agenda includes recommendations to prevent chronic disease and improve the health of BC families – ranging from revitalizing aging recreation facilities to incentives for local food production to ending subsidies…
Move for Health Day Should be Everyday
It can be a challenge to find the time to be physically active. In fact, that is the number one reason people give when asked about what limits them from being more active. ‘Move for Health Day’ which happens every May 10th is a great springboard for physical activity – inspiring us to be more…

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