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Active Transportation: Equitable, Sustainable and Achievable
“The climate crisis is also a health crisis.” This year, the World Health Organization (WHO) is focusing on encouraging governments to create communities focused on peoples’ physical well-being while also addressing the health of the planet. With World Health Day and Earth Day just weeks apart, we are reminded of the intersections between climate change…
Meet BCAHL’s New Communications Specialist
We are pleased to introduce BCAHL’s newest staff member Twila Amato, our Communications Specialist. Twila’s combination of experiences in broadcast news and marketing make her a great fit with respect to BCAHL’s work in advancing and promoting healthy living policies and projects. Her degree in history and culture provides her with a holistic view of equity and…
Small Towns, Big Steps in Active Transport: Launch
BCAHL is excited to announce the launch of the Small Towns, Big Steps in Active Transport microsite and report. The vision for this project is to improve our understanding of how to increase active transportation and realize its health benefits in small communities. This project came from a strong interest in filling the knowledge gap…
Small Towns, Big Steps in Active Transport: Workshop
This workshop features presentations from leading communities that have successfully navigated challenges unique to smaller communities. Some of these challenges include: Creating a walkable downtown despite the main street acting as a highway Building projects across jurisdictional boundaries Navigating grants and funding for active transportation projects Participants engaged in a discussion about overcoming barriers and…
Reflections & Accomplishments: 2021
As we transition to an evolving “new normal,” BCAHL is taking strides to ensure that health and equity are part of this new foundation. Throughout this year, turmoil within economic, social, political and environmental realms have highlighted the need for investments and polices to prioritize health equity. For BCAHL, this year marks the launch of…
A Healthier Recovery for BC
Living through this pandemic has been incredibly trying for all of us. We’ve had to make sacrifices in order to protect our collective health and face hard truths about injustices that exist in our society. As we plan for a full reopening, many British Columbians expect a recovery plan that will respond to lessons learned…
Small Towns, Big Steps in Active Transport: Webinar
In every corner of the province, there is a growing interest in developing more active transportation networks. Small Towns, Big Steps in Active Transport is a project to explore what works in smaller towns through in-depth research and case studies featuring 6 unique BC communities. Watch BCAHL’s webinar where we highlight major project findings, including:…
Live Webinar: Understanding Youth Vaping and What We Can Do About It
Today we are bringing you a blast from the past! In this episode we are featuring a live webinar from 2020 focused on youth vaping during COVID-19 and what experts have to say about the concerning research.
A Healthy Recovery: Submission to the 2022 Budget Consultation by BCAHL
Living through this pandemic has been incredibly trying for all of us. Many British Columbians expect action to further support recovery and respond to what has been learned from our COVID-19 experience. In this context, the coming budget will be important for prioritizing investment in a healthy recovery that puts us in a stronger position…
COVID-19 has Created a Mental Health Crisis. BC Experts say: ‘Move More Often to Improve Physical AND Mental Health’
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver (August 30, 2021) Members of the BC Physical Activity for Health Collaborative (the Collaborative) are sounding the alarm about the mental health crisis across the province. While the pandemic has amplified demand for accessible mental health resources, the Collaborative stresses physical activity as a complementary tool to combat declining mental health.…
About the Physical Activity for Health Collaborative
The Physical Activity for Health Collaborative is comprised of leaders in physical activity from academia, sport, recreation and health. The Collaborative is committed to increasing physical activity for all British Columbians. The Collaborative came together to address the urgent need to get British Columbians physically active, especially those who face barriers to being active. Collectively…
EverybodyMoves: Gender, Part 1
“Often programs are not designed to meet the needs of girls and women; they are underrepresented as participants and leaders.” Terri Temelini, Program Manager at Canadian Women and Sport, explores gender inequities within sport and recreation with an intersectional lens.

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