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RSVP for our Social Infrastructure Webinar on Sep. 22
Join us on September 22, 2026 for our webinar discussing social infrastructure and its role in social connection. We begin with the question: what does it take to have a thriving community? Social infrastructure is essential, and refers to “people, places, and things” that make up healthy, active, caring communities. This webinar will explore why…
Free Course: Promoting Well-being and Preventing Disease by BC Children’s Hospital
The BC Children’s Hospital Health Promotion and Health Literacy team invites you to explore a new course designed with and for health care professionals. Learn more about health promotion and disease prevention among children and youth, why it matters in health care, and how everyone can use practical strategies in your work. This is a…
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…
Webinar: What Diverse BC Families Need to Be Physically Active
RSVP to join us on Feb. 12, 2026 for a webinar highlighting recommendations for engaging equity-deserving families to be physically active.
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.
Op-ed: B.C. should follow WHO’s advice and Quebec’s lead when it comes to healthcare
As British Columbians grapple with a faltering healthcare system and eye-watering budget deficit, we must reduce the burden on clinics and hospitals – and that means doing everything we can to prevent chronic disease.
Truth and Reconciliation is Our Shared Responsibility
10 years ago, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada published their Final Report and 94 Calls to Action. Then and now, the BC Alliance for Healthy Living is dedicated to working with Indigenous partners and communities to bridge health inequities.
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.