News & resources from BCHC – October 2026 Building Healthy Communities together New online course helps B.C. local leaders put equity into practice Equity 101 offers a practical, self-paced framework for embedding equity in municipal planning, policy and services. Registration opens October 15; only 20 seats per cohort. READ MORE Families prepare for social media…
News & resources from BCHC – September 2026 Building Healthy Communities together 2026 PlanH grants: Indigenous, Métis communities lead the way From the Tsideldel First Nation in the Central Interior to Musqueam on the coast, Indigenous and Métis communities are front and centre in this year’s PlanH grants, with 31 successful recipients announced across B.C….
News & resources from BCHC – August 2026 Building Healthy Communities together 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. READ MORE WHO Releases Guide on…
News & resources from BCHC – July 2026 Building Healthy Communities together Chawathil First Nation redefines health on its own terms Supported by a PlanH grant, community members, Elders and youth came together to build a wellness framework focused on culture, connection and true sovereignty. READ MORE Breaking Barriers to Food Systems Careers: BC Youth…
News & resources from BCHC – June 2026 Building Healthy Communities together Age-friendly grants reach a record 10 Indigenous communities in 2026 Older adults and Elders 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 running from July 2026 to June 2027….
News from BCHC – May 11, 2026 Building Healthy Communities together This Wednesday: Making your community work for children with disabilities Join BC Healthy Communities and the City of Powell River on May 13 for a practical, one-hour look at how municipalities can advance the BC Accessibility Act to better serve children with disabilities…
News & resources from BCHC – May 2026 Building Healthy Communities together Building welcoming communities: Practical tools for children with disabilities How can municipalities advance the BC Accessibility Act to better serve children with disabilities and their families? Join BC Healthy Communities and the City of Powell River for a free one-hour webinar on May…
News from BCHC – April 20, 2026 Building Healthy Communities together What happens when the funding runs out? It’s one of the most common challenges in Age-friendly community work: programs and initiatives lose momentum once grant funding ends. On April 28 at 10:30 AM PST, BC Healthy Communities is hosting a free webinar that…
News from BCHC – April 7, 2026 Building Healthy Communities together PlanH Healthy Communities grants are open for application! PlanH Healthy Communities grants that support healthier, more connected communities in B.C. are now open for application. Local and Indigenous governments, organizations, and communities can apply to BC Healthy Communities (BCHC) for 2026 PlanH Healthy…
News & resources from BCHC – April 2026 Building Healthy Communities together 2026 PlanH Healthy Communities grants open for application on April 7 Local and Indigenous governments can apply for up to $15,000 to advance equity-driven policies and community connection initiatives that create lasting, positive change across BC. READ MORE Sign up for an info…