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Learn more about BCAHL and healthy living through our blogs, press releases, podcasts episodes, and webinars.

Active Communities Grant Program
Physical activity is important at every age, and it has been recognized as one of the most effective ways to decrease the risk of chronic diseases, including heart disease, hypertension, stroke, type-2 diabetes, and several types of cancers. Physical activity can also support positive mental health and well-being as it helps with stress management and…
Reflecting on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
As an organization focused on disease prevention and health promotion, BC Alliance for Healthy Living (BCAHL) understands that colonization and institutionalized racism are largely responsible for the gap in health outcomes between non-Indigenous and Indigenous peoples. As such, BCAHL stands with Indigenous partners and communities in this journey toward reconciliation. We recognize that these are…
Quebec proposes a ban on flavoured vapes; but where is Health Canada?
Youth vaping is a serious problem that needs urgent action. We’ve been seeing a steady increase in vaping among youth year over year, in BC 42% say they’ve tried vaping and 27% say they’ve vaped in the last month. This is worrisome as there are toxic chemicals in the aerosol, which can lead to short-term…
Physical activity in poor air quality
In this episode, Dr. Luisa Giles (University of the Fraser Valley) speaks about the effects of air pollution on our bodies, ways we can protect ourselves and minimize our exposure to wildfire smoke, how we can continue to keep ourselves active even when air quality is poor, and how recreation leaders can support their communities…
Physical Activity & Air Pollution: Webinar
Our summers are getting hotter and smokier, with wildfire seasons starting earlier and burning for longer. As we continue to feel the effects of climate change, we can expect that hot and smoky conditions will only continue and become more frequent from here on out. So, what do we do when that affects the way…
Pressed for time? Here are some quick, easy & affordable recipes you can try this week
Weeknight dinners can be stressful, so here are 5 quick & affordable recipes you can try this week.
Health Leaders Welcome Investments in School Food Programs, Poverty Reduction and Active Transportation in 2023 Budget
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Vancouver, B.C., February 28, 2023 –The BC Alliance for Healthy Living (BCAHL) commends the government for investments in school food programs, active transportation and increases to income and disability assistance rates. “Over the past few years, we have been increasingly worried about the deteriorating health of low-income British Columbians due to the…
Op-ed: Do you know how risky your drink is?
Note: this piece was first published in The Tyee, Castanet and The Province. Sometimes it’s a couple of pints of beer after work with friends, sometimes it’s a margarita to go with your tacos. Sometimes it’s an actor’s cocktail of choice that goes viral the world over. However you may encounter it, alcohol is…
Alcohol warning labels: What are they? How do they help?
In this episode, Dr. Tim Naimi (Director, Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research) and Dr. Heather Bryant (Expert Advisor, Canadian Partnership Against Cancer) talk about how alcohol warning labels can help consumers learn about Canada’s updated low-risk drinking guidelines, and the chronic disease and cancer risk that comes with alcohol use, among others.
BCAHL’s reflections & accomplishments: 2022
The easing of pandemic restrictions brought a sense of hope and positivity to 2022, as British Columbians reconnected with family, friends, and colleagues more often and welcomed the return to much-missed activities. However, many still struggle, and good health continues to be hampered by inequities. We have our work cut out for us in the…
Alcohol warning labels: Webinar recording
In 2021, close to one in five Canadians (18%) reported consuming five or more drinks on days they consumed alcohol, according to Statistics Canada. During the pandemic, BC reported a 22% increase in alcohol consumption. While drinks during dinner at home, social gatherings and celebrations are common for most adults in BC, the prevalence and…
Alcohol warning labels: Webinar
In 2021, close to one in five Canadians (18%) reported consuming five or more drinks on days they consumed alcohol, according to Statistics Canada. During the pandemic, BC reported a 22% increase in alcohol consumption. While drinks during dinner at home, social gatherings and celebrations are common for most adults in BC, the prevalence and…