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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…
Mobile Produce Markets: A Food Security Solution webinar
BC Alliance for Healthy Living’s recent research has shown that 93% of British Columbians are not eating the recommended five or more servings of fruit and vegetables a day. We know that increasing fruit and vegetable intake helps prevent chronic disease, but how do we get to that point? Canadians are facing a high inflation…
BCAHL’s statement on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
BC Alliance for Healthy Living stands with Indigenous partners and communities in the journey towards reconciliation. On September 30, we reflect on the efforts that have been made towards reconciliation and let that fuel our work moving forward. As an organization focused on disease prevention and health promotion, we understand that the colonization of Indigenous…
Stressed About Healthy Back-to-School Lunches? We’ve Got Ideas for You
It’s that time of the year again: summer is winding down, we’re rushing to get school supplies, and some of us are wracking our brains about what to put in our kids’ lunchboxes as we send them off to school. Remember, your kids’ lunches don’t always have to be complex or time-consuming to make. Sometimes,…
Support Warnings on Individual Cigarettes, Provide Your Feedback Now
You may have heard: Health Canada has proposed that health warnings be printed on individual cigarettes. This means every time one is taken out of a pack, users will see a warning on their cigarette. Health Canada has said the reason is to ensure that people who share or borrow cigarettes can still see the…
Sugary drinks: health impacts and equity implications
“Sugary drinks are uniquely problematic for a variety of reasons.” One of those problems is that sugary drinks are everywhere: grocery store aisles dedicated to pop, juices, sports and energy drinks, at restaurants, at summer fairs, food stalls and markets, in advertisements, on billboards and in our social media feeds. In this episode of The…
Sugary drinks: health impacts and equity
In this episode, we explore the health impacts of sugary drinks, some ways that can help reduce consumption, and how we can make sugary drink taxation equitable. Our guests are Dr. Tom Warshawski, Chair of Childhood Obesity Foundation and a consultant pediatrician based in Kelowna, and Dr. Jim Krieger, a professor at the University of…
A Good Start Matters
Physical activity and physical literacy are critical to child development and provide a foundation for a healthy life. Childcare is a key setting to promote physical activity and physical literacy supportive policies, practices, and environments. In 2017, the BC government enacted the Director of Licensing Standard of Practice – Active Play, that required a set…
Foods Served in Schools Should Support Learning Instead of Fundraising at the Expense of Children’s Health
Summary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver, B.C., April 7, 2022 – Nutritious food is key to healthy childhood development and mental wellness, which is why BC Alliance for Healthy Living (BCAHL) is encouraging schools, school districts, parents and Parent Advisory Councils (PACs) to support healthy food environments in schools through the proposed 2022 BC School Food…

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