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Here are all of our past articles.
On-Demand Webinar: Healthy Communities, Equity and Economic Recovery
Though inequities existed in our communities prior to COVID-19, current challenges have amplified these differences. How can we put equity into action to create greater well-being for all community members?
5 things to know about the TogetherBC Poverty Reduction Strategy Funding
As part of TogetherBC, British Columbia’s Poverty Reduction Strategy, the Province is providing $5 million to local governments for assessments, plans and projects to reduce overall poverty. Here are five things you might want to know about the funding.
How the eight domains of Age-friendly Communities impact social connectedness
In Age-friendly Communities, the goal is to create a community in which older adults are able to age healthily in place and participate fully in their community. Being part of one’s community provides a sense of belonging, fostering social connectedness.
Temporary Foreign Workers – The Backbone of Our Food System
The people doing the labour of growing our food aren’t just farm owners, but also farmers from outside of Canada. These people are part of a Federal Government program known as SAWP. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown how important these workers are for Canada’s food system, while simultaneously exposing many of the challenges they face.