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Appetite to Play
Appetite to Play is a provincial initiative that supports early years providers (those that work in daycare centres, family based daycares , preschools, parent participation programs, or after school day cares) to promote and encourage healthy eating and physical activity for children in the 0-5 years age group. The initiative aims to build the capacity…
Active and Safe Central
Summary (Intention/Audience/Impact): Active & Safe Central is an online resource for people interested in sports and recreational activity, and the people around them who support sport and recreation—coaches, officials, teachers, parents, and health professionals. Based upon research evidence from around the world, information on common injuries, risk factors, and injury prevention strategies is provided for…
Active Communities Grant Program
Physical activity is important at every age, and it has been recognized as one of the most effective ways to decrease the risk of chronic diseases, including heart disease, hypertension, stroke, type-2 diabetes, and several types of cancers. Physical activity can also support positive mental health and well-being as it helps with stress management and…
Sample Letter to the Candidate
Below is a sample letter – feel free to use it ‘as is’ or to customize with your own message. Dear Candidate, Congratulations on your decision to run in the upcoming election! I’m writing to flag some issues that I think are important and should be a consideration for the representative of our region and…
Sample Letter to the Minister of Transportation
The Honourable Claire Trevena, M.L.A, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Room 306, Parliament Buildings Victoria, BC V8V 1X4 Dear Minister, As the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure develops its ten-year transportation plan, ‘BC on the Move,’ I would like to emphasize the importance of developing a plan that can move BC in a healthier direction.…
Sample Email to the Candidate
Vote for Health! 2014 Local Government Elections Below is a sample letter – feel free to use it ‘as is’ or to customize with your own message. Dear Candidate, With the local government elections coming up, I’m writing to flag some issues that I think are important and should be part of the…
Sample Questions for All-Candidates Meetings
Vote for Health! 2014 Local Government Elections Healthy Living Policy Checklist How will you as an elected official ensure that the health of citizens is considered in future zoning, planning and development decisions? What incentives would you put forward to encourage more choices in affordable housing for those in our community who are living with…
VIA Sport BC
Network Cathy Priestner Allinger CEO 1000 – 510 Burrard Street Vancouver, BC V6C 3A8 cathyp@viasport.ca Tel: 778-327-5134 www.viasport.ca
Physical Activity Services, Health Link BC
Network Physical Activity Services, HealthLink BC7504 Chelsea PlaceRichmond, BC V7C 3S9 The Physical Activity Services is a free phone line and online resource to active, healthy living. The Physical Activity Services is your source for trusted physical activity information and professional guidance to help you become more physically active. Toll Free Number: 8-1-1For people…
Parkinson Society BC
Network Parkinson Society BC 600 – 890 West Pender Street Vancouver, BC V6C 1J9 Laura Darch Marketing & Communications Coordinator ldarch@parkinson.bc.ca Robin Jeffereys Director, Education & Support Programs rjeffereys@parkinson.bc.ca www.parkinson.bc.ca
References
[1] Public Health Agency of Canada (2008). The Chief Public Health Officer’s Report on the State of Public Health in Canada. [2] Mahoney M., Simpson S., Harris E., Aldrich R., Stewart Williams J. (2004). Equity Focused Health Impact Assessment Framework. Australasian Collaboration for Health Equity Impact Assessment (ACHEIA). [3] BC Alliance for Healthy Living (2009).…
APPENDIX
In 2005, BCAHL submitted The Winning Legacy – A Plan for Improving the Health of British Columbians to the BC government, which included twenty-seven evidence-based recommendations. The government rose to the challenge and we are pleased to see progress on many of these through policy and regulatory action, including removing junk food from schools, tightening…

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