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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?
https://open.spotify.com/episode/45pjY5rYhFBOydYKF9eCDe
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
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6bEbumsp1JPPlJnqpt3Dk1
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…