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 –…
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…
Applications open Jan. 19, 2026, offering B.C. local and Indigenous governments grants to plan and deliver age-friendly projects that support older adults independence, safety and social connection
Communities across B.C. are invited to join an Age-friendly Communities webinar on January 14, 2025, at 10:30 am PST, exploring how inclusive and Indigenous-informed approaches can strengthen emergency preparedness for people of all ages. As climate-driven emergencies such as wildfires, floods and extreme heat events become increasingly common, communities are recognizing the need for preparedness plans that…
The District of Squamish is taking steps to ensure its public spaces, programs, and services meet the needs of older residents, with a renewed focus on accessibility, equity and cultural safety. The goal: To create an action plan that adds an age-friendly lens to their planning, policies and procedures through extensive community engagement. To achieve…
BC Healthy Communities (BCHC) staff joined professionals from across the province on June 21-22, 2025, for Aging Forward: Connection & Inclusion Through Recreation, an inaugural event hosted by the BC Recreation & Parks Association (BCRPA) at Langara College in Vancouver. As an event sponsor, BCHC highlighted its support for age-friendly initiatives and its commitment to fostering…
Join our upcoming Age-friendly Communities webinar on June 4, 2025, at 10:30 am to explore how local governments can create transportation systems that support older adults. Helping older adults stay active and independent is an important part of healthy aging. To do this, we need to make sure they can get around safely and easily….
A list of the 26 grant recipients in 2024 with details on the purpose of each project.