Event Date: April 28, 2026, 10:30 am PST BC Healthy Communities is hosting a free webinar exploring how municipalities and Indigenous governments can build more sustainable age-friendly communities through meaningful partnerships and collaborative leadership. As British Columbia’s population ages, communities face growing pressure to adapt programs, services, and policies to better meet the needs of…
Event Date: May 13, 2026, 10:30 am PST A free webinar will provide practical tools and recommendations for addressing ableism and promoting participation and belonging for children with disabilities in communities across British Columbia and beyond. Co-hosted by BC Healthy Communities and the City of Powell River, the one-hour online session will demonstrate how municipalities can advance the BC…
The 2026 PlanH Healthy Communities Grants are opening for application on April 7. The grants, administered by BC Healthy Communities, are offered across two funding streams: Community Connectedness and Healthy Public Policy. The Community Connectedness funding stream offers grants of up to $5,000 each for projects that foster relationship-building among community members and create long-lasting partnerships. The Healthy Public Policy…
The application process for the 2026 PlanH Healthy Communities grants is expected to open in early Spring. These grants support initiatives that promote health and well-being at the community level. Local and Indigenous governments interested in applying can prepare in advance by reviewing past application materials. This can help them better understand the available grant…
Finding your way around town might seem simple – but for older adults and those living with dementia, confusing signage and poorly designed streets can make the difference between independence and isolation. Vernon is doing something about it. The City has launched a community-wide wayfinding strategy, reviewing its public signage from the ground up –…
How does a city build an anti-racism strategy that genuinely reflects the experiences of those most affected by systemic racism? The City of Salmon Arm offers a compelling example. In this PlanH webinar, speakers from across the Shuswap region share how a multi-sector collaboration came together to develop a community-wide anti-racism strategy — one grounded…
A PlanH webinar | February 25 at 1:00 p.m. Register Building equitable public policy starts with strong relationships – and the City of Salmon Arm is offering a real-world example of how collaboration across sectors can drive meaningful change. On February 25, a one-hour PlanH webinar will explore how Salmon Arm developed a community-wide anti-racism strategy through partnership, respectful engagement, and the inclusion…
The plan for Golden and Columbia Shuswap Regional District Area A focuses on creating an inclusive, accessible, and supportive environment for residents of all ages, with a special emphasis on older adults. Guided by the World Health Organization’s age-friendly framework, it identifies key priorities and opportunities across nine community life domains. The plan promotes health, well-being and participation…
Community grant applications that support older adults in B.C. to live independently and stay active are now open. Local and Indigenous governments, organizations, and communities can apply to BC Healthy Communities (BCHC) for 2026 funding between January 19 and March 12, 2026. Applicants may apply for a Stream 1 grant of up to $25,000 to…
This webinar explored how age-friendly and Indigenous-informed approaches can strengthen community resilience and emergency preparedness in B.C. Featuring expert insights and practical tools, the session highlighted inclusive strategies to support people of all ages during climate-driven emergencies. Learn how communities can build safer, more connected, and resilient futures. The webinar featured three key speakers: Kaye…