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BC Votes 2026: Where parties stand on primary care, mental health, housing, food affordability, and more
In the lead-up to British Columbia’s 2026 provincial election, the BC NDP, BC Conservatives, BC Green Party, and CentreBC outlined different approaches to health care and health equity. Common themes include improving access to care, addressing health-workforce shortages, reducing wait times, and supporting seniors. The parties differ in their approaches to mental-health services, substance-use treatment,…
Four questions to ask your candidates this provincial election season
The provincial election is fast approaching, and many of us may still be trying to find information on where candidates stand on certain issues and what their plans are if they are elected into office. An issue that affects all of us and is top of mind for us here at BCAHL is ongoing support…
Announcement: Province Investing $1-million in Physical Activity
We have exciting news to share with you. Today, the Province announced their $1-million investment in physical activity. This investment will fund a new round of Active Communities Grants for Indigenous and local governments and increase after-school Active Play Club programs. It will also promote health through physical activity by continuing support for the Physical Activity for…
What diverse BC families need to be active
The Families Getting Active Report reflects recommendations from diverse BC families to address barriers to physical activity.
Environmental Barriers to Physical Activity
The content below is part of the Families Getting Active Report, which reflects the voices of equity-deserving families across BC who especially benefit from targeted, community-informed supports for participating in physical activity. Learn more about this project here.
Families Getting Active: Additional Resources
Growing evidence showed that less active families in BC face unique challenges that need targeted, community-informed solutions. In order to address these challenges, the Physical Activity for Health Collaborative (the Collaborative) wanted to hear from communities about what they need so they can enjoy being active. This resulted in our Families Getting Active Report, which…
2SLGBTQIA+ Youth Share Recommendations for Greater Inclusion in Physical Activity
The content below is part of the Families Getting Active Report, which reflects the voices of equity-deserving families across BC who especially benefit from targeted, community-informed supports for participating in physical activity. Learn more about this project here.
Families of Children with Disabilities Share Ideas for Greater Inclusion in Physical Activity
Physical activity programs help families of children with disabilities find community – but costs, registration and supports are challenging to navigate.
Families Impacted by Low Income Share Ideas for Greater Inclusion in Physical Activity
The content below is part of the Families Getting Active Report, which reflects the voices of equity-deserving families across BC who especially benefit from targeted, community-informed supports for participating in physical activity. Learn more about this project here.
Rural and Remote Youth and Families Share Ideas for Greater Inclusion in Physical Activity
The content below is part of the Families Getting Active Report, which reflects the voices of equity-deserving families across BC who especially benefit from targeted, community-informed supports for participating in physical activity. Learn more about this project here.
Newcomer Families Share Ideas for Greater Inclusion in Physical Activity
The content below is part of the Families Getting Active Report, which reflects the voices of equity-deserving families across BC who especially benefit from targeted, community-informed supports for participating in physical activity. Learn more about this project here.
Indigenous Leaders Share Ideas to Strengthen Families’ Physical Activity
The content below is part of the Families Getting Active Report, which reflects the voices of equity-deserving families across BC who especially benefit from targeted, community-informed supports for participating in physical activity. Learn more about this project here.

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