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Quebec proposes a ban on flavoured vapes; but where is Health Canada?
Youth vaping is a serious problem that needs urgent action. We’ve been seeing a steady increase in vaping among youth year over year, in BC 42% say they’ve tried vaping and 27% say they’ve vaped in the last month. This is worrisome as there are toxic chemicals in the aerosol, which can lead to short-term…
Physical Activity & Air Pollution: Webinar
Our summers are getting hotter and smokier, with wildfire seasons starting earlier and burning for longer. As we continue to feel the effects of climate change, we can expect that hot and smoky conditions will only continue and become more frequent from here on out. So, what do we do when that affects the way…
Pressed for time? Here are some quick, easy & affordable recipes you can try this week
Weeknight dinners can be stressful, so here are 5 quick & affordable recipes you can try this week.
Health Leaders Welcome Investments in School Food Programs, Poverty Reduction and Active Transportation in 2023 Budget
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Vancouver, B.C., February 28, 2023 –The BC Alliance for Healthy Living (BCAHL) commends the government for investments in school food programs, active transportation and increases to income and disability assistance rates. “Over the past few years, we have been increasingly worried about the deteriorating health of low-income British Columbians due to the…
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: 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…
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…
Ready, Set, Move! EverybodyMoves Webinar
We are excited to announce that BC Alliance for Healthy Living (BCAHL) and the Physical Activity for Health Collaborative have launched the much anticipated EverybodyMoves Resource Hub! The Hub is a one-stop shop for sport and recreation leaders who want to ensure physical activity is as inclusive and accessible as possible. Physical activity is vital for…
Keeping Active and Getting Back to Play through COVID-19
On June 3rd, 2020 the BC Alliance for Healthy Living hosted a webinar on the importance of keeping active during COVID-19, focusing not only on the “why” but also the “how.”

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