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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…
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…
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:…

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