Binge Drinking
This BC government information website provides individuals with information to evolve drinking habits.– Government of British Columbia
Building Child Friendly Cities: A Framework for Action
Describes how to design accessible communities for people with mobility impairments, visual impairments, hearing impairments, and cognitive impairments, all of which occur at a higher rate among older seniors (85+ years of age) than the overall population. Specific design guidelines are provided in recommendations for each type of impairment.– UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) (2004)
BC Recreation and Parks Association
Contains studies, supports to local governments, a benefits catalogue, and information about partners.– BC Recreation and Parks Association
BC Non-Profit Housing Association
BCNPHA and registry offers a variety of programs and services to non-profit housing societies to support and strengthen the capacity of the sector, from group insurance and property management, to energy efficiency and capital planning. – BC Non-Profit Housing Association
BC Food Security Gateway Resource Catalogue
A great collection of resources from the BC Food Security Gateway, such as toolkits, policy papers, and action plans specific to BC. The resource section also includes a small number of non-BC resources that have direct relevance to BC food security.
BC Healthy Built Environment Alliance
The Healthy Built Environment Alliance (HBEA) is a voluntary alliance of organizations from a wide variety of sectors across BC which provides leadership and action for healthier, more livable communities. The purpose of HBEA is to: COMMITTEES Network and Steering Committee members participate in quarterly online/teleconference meetings that include guest speaker presentations and discussion with a…
BC liquor stores responsible use campaigns
Monthly in-store campaigns raise awareness of the risks of alcohol, topics include alcohol and pregnancy, and Get Home Safe programs, which give beer and wine festival organizers the opportunity to distribute free public transit tickets to festival patrons.– BC Liquor Stores
BC Food Security Gateway
The Food Security Gateway is a one-stop resource for food security practitioners and others in BC who want to make healthy eating the easy choice and build food-secure communities. The Gateway provides information and links to projects, initiatives and organizations in BC as well as publications, tools, guides, news and events – so that you,…
BC Elders’ Guide
The First Nations Health Authority and the Ministry of Health released the first edition of the BC Elders’ Guide. This unique health and lifestyle resource is based on the BC Seniors’ Guide and is specifically designed for First Nations and Aboriginal Elders. The BC Elders’ Guide provides information on provincial and federal programs and community…