News & resources from BCHC – December 2025
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Building Healthy Communities together
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Sign up for an AFC webinar on emergency preparedness
Learn how inclusive, age-friendly and Indigenous-guided strategies can improve local emergency preparedness across B.C. communities.
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Lumby seniors dig into food, friendship and community solutions
Lumby’s Seniors Wellness and Food Fair offered a free air-fryer demo, live music, and showcased how food and community powerfully unite seniors, drawing nearly 100 attendees.
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How can we elevate adult physical activity in Canada?
Read the 2025 ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Adults to find out
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Uprooting Ageism: Empowering
Change
Discover the Ageism Toolkit by the CCAA, a vital resource aimed at raising awareness and inspiring action against ageism. Join us in fostering dialogue and transformation!
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Redefining Older Adult Play
Join a webinar by Cities for Everyone on January 27 to explore how playful urban design combats loneliness in older adults. Experts discuss innovative research on creating age-friendly, joyful public spaces for seniors.
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Share Your Climate Change Stories
Residents of BC can now share personal experiences about climate change’s impact on health and well-being at ecolens.ca. Contribute your story through writing, art or photos.
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New Sick Note
Rules Simplified
New regulations now prevent employers from requiring sick notes for short-term absences of up to five days. This change aims to reduce paperwork and allow healthcare providers to focus on patient care.
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