News & resources from BCHC – August 2026
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Building Healthy Communities together
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How Abbotsford turned pharmacy counters into a lifeline for older adults facing extreme heat
Supported by an Age-friendly Communities grant, Abbotsford partnered with local pharmacies to deliver free cooling kits and safety info to vulnerable older adults.
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WHO Releases Guide on Age-Friendly Social Connection
A new WHO living guide shows how age-friendly cities and communities can strengthen social connection, reducing loneliness and isolation among older adults.
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Age-friendly grants reach a record 10 Indigenous communities
Older adults in 26 B.C. communities will benefit from this year’s Age-friendly Communities grants, supporting independence, inclusion and well-being through local plans and projects in 2026-27.
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Free course helps public spot health misinformation
University of Alberta’s Coursera course teaches the public to identify false/misleading health information online.
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WEBINAR video: Practical tools for children with disabilities
How can local governments create communities where children with disabilities truly belong? This recorded webinar, co-hosted with the City of Powell River, delivers practical tools and evidence-based recommendations aligned with the BC Accessibility Act.
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Maple Ridge maps out a more barrier-free future
The city’s new Accessibility and Inclusion Strategy aims to remove barriers so people of all ages and abilities can fully participate in community life.
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Ceremony anchors care at Lu’ma Medical Centre
The Lu’ma Medical Centre and its new Indigicare Medicines Pharmacy show how Indigenous-led health care can strengthen wellness, identity and traditional medicine.
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FNHA offers wildfire season health resources
Emergency preparedness, smoke safety, mental wellness and accessing health services during evacuations.
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