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Healthy and Resilient BC: A Voter’s Guide
BC is facing a perfect storm of intersecting crises: affordability, extreme weather due to climate change and a healthcare system under strain. All of these issues are adding to poor mental health, which is making the opioid and substance use crisis worse. The good news is that with the upcoming provincial election on October 19,…
Investing in Healthy People for a Healthier BC: Province Announces $4M in Funding to Create More Affordable Physical Activities to Get More People Moving
BC Alliance for Healthy Living (BCAHL) applauds the Ministry of Health’s $4 million investment in physical activity. Through this funding, more communities will have access to inclusive physical activity opportunities which will make a significant contribution towards improving the health and well-being of people across British Columbia. Physical activity has been recognized as one of…
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…
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
Active transportation happens when people use their own power to get from one place to another, and can include walking, biking, skateboarding, using a non-mechanized wheelchair, or snowshoeing. The benefits of active transportation are multiple; we see increases in physical activity, social connections, and mental well-being, all of which help to prevent chronic disease. While…
Healthy School Programs, Healthy Kids
On January 16th, the BC Alliance for Healthy Living hosted an informative webinar on healthy school programs. We heard from the BC Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA) and the BC Chapter of the Coalition for Healthy School Food, who shared their insights and spoke about two unique projects that they deliver to increase kids’ health…
Help a parent out!
I hate grocery shopping. Although I am incredibly grateful to be able to pay for groceries without incurring debt (most months anyway), shopping for healthy food with my kiddos (ages 5 and 2) can be a wee bit overwhelming. My kids light up with desire the moment we push our cart down the aisle. In…
#UBCM2019
Last week was the annual Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Convention and Tradeshow and BC Alliance for Healthy Living was thrilled to be part of it. With 2500 government officials, decision-makers and leaders ‘exploring the floor,’ it was a prime opportunity to talk healthy living initiatives with those who represent their communities. We were part…
Movers and Shakers: How Active Transportation Champions Can Change a Community
On May 16th, BCAHL hosted an engaging webinar on active transportation. We heard from three unique perspectives and projects happening in our province.
My Mindful Eating Challenge during #ScreenFreeWeek
I recently had the exciting opportunity of hearing a presentation by one of the leading creators behind the new Canada’s Food Guide. The Canada’s Food Guide has undergone vital changes since its last revision in 2007. One of which is the emphasis on how we eat. In fact, during the presentation, Dr. Hasan Hutchinson…
Help us create the way for a healthier future: an update on Bill S-228
Children see 25 million food and beverage ads per year and over 90% are for foods high in salt, sugar and saturated fat.
All the Right Moves: Physical Activity Across the Life Span
On December 4th, BCAHL hosted a webinar about physical activity across the life span, highlighting how important it is to be active at every age because how we move affects our health, independence and overall well-being.

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