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

Screen-free resources for parents (0-4 years)
With Bluey, Peppa Pig, and Paw Patrol all over the toy aisles, it can be a challenge to say “no” when children want to sit down in front of screens and watch these beloved programs. Busy parents sometimes find screens helpful to occupy children so they can find a quiet moment or time to get…
Find screen-free alternatives
In an increasingly digital world, many parents and children are often on screens, which pushes out other activities like spending time together or enjoying the beautiful outdoors.
In the media: Active Play Club
We are excited to share that our Active Play Club program was recently featured on CBC’s Radio West. Our Kelowna community partner, Childhood Connections, discussed what the Active Play Club program is about, the benefits of unstructured active play for kids, and why we need more programs like this! Listen to the episode here:
Year-round active transportation: tips and advice for beginners
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0qGr1NyghVf9tminLgMzIJ
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
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5kDPtfobcHtEPeNjeYsYtj
$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
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1xHSDIIQwFqPvqh5nLLeCq
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
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0OawmAO1rY2tb8vb07tVft
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.