News & resources from BCHC – January 2026
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Building Healthy Communities together
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2026 Age-friendly Communities grants to open soon
AFC Grants open Jan. 19, 2026, for local and Indigenous governments to support older adults’ independence and engagement through age-friendly projects and plans.
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Sign up for an AFC webinar on emergency preparedness
Learn how our speakers improved local emergency preparedness in their B.C. communities.
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Working Together for Public
Well-Being
Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer’s 2025 report highlights how integrating public health and well-being helps sectors address climate change, disease and instability for healthier communities.
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Salmon Arm Advances
Anti-Racism
Salmon Arm City Council endorsed a community-developed anti-racism strategy, supported by PlanH funding, committing partners to shared action to dismantle systemic racism in Salmon Arm.
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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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Webinar: wellbeing economy and public health
Public Health Association of BC hosts a webinar on The Wellbeing Economy and Public Health, exploring wellbeing-focused policy and public health’s role in equitable, sustainable societies.
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PLanH guide on Equity in Local Government Planning
This guide helps local governments implement and champion equity across social, economic, environmental and cultural domains for healthier communities.
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