FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 20, 2021 Vancouver, BC: Advocates for healthy living and chronic disease prevention are relieved to see BC Budget 2021 investments in poverty reduction and mental health – which were at an acute state for far too long and clearly highlighted by the pandemic. “The BC Alliance for Healthy Living has been…
In this Episode, we talked to Shawna Lawson, Director, Research & Social Innovation at viaSport. This episode was recorded through Zoom during the second phase of the COVID19 pandemic.In this conversation, we mention BC’s Physical Activity Strategy, Active People, Active Places which you can read more about here: https://www.bchealthyliving.ca/what-we-do/active-people-active-places/ and more specifically we talk about…
Sian Blyth, the Executive Director of the BC Wheelchair Basketball Society, explores how physical activity can be more accessible and inclusive for people living with disabilities.The Balance is recorded and produced by BCAHL’s Communications Manager on the traditional, unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.Thank you so much for listening.Episode…
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…
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…
COVID-19 has affected us in all aspects of our lives, including physical activity.
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.”
Travel restrictions, social distancing, and stay-at-home orders have reduced our ability to move around freely.
Welcome to first episode of The Balance, a public health podcast brought to you by the BC Alliance for Healthy Living.
This September I have two new-school-year goals: 1) walk my son to kindergarten (you can read that blog post at bchealthyliving.ca/starting-school/; and 2) encourage his passion for risky play. The first time I heard the term “risky play” was when I was struck by Dr. Mariana Brussoni’s closing presentation at last year’s Public Health Association…
I was told this would happen. While wearing my wee infant son strapped to my chest, kind strangers would take a look at my unkempt hair and flushed cheeks and tell me that -poof- not only would he eventually sleep through the night, be toilet trained, not run into traffic but that he would be going to school. Once that starts, they warned wistfully, watch…
On May 16th, BCAHL hosted an engaging webinar on active transportation. We heard from three unique perspectives and projects happening in our province.
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