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…
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…
A BCHC-supported project brought local service providers together to confront barriers, share ideas and lay the groundwork for lasting collaboration
The Healthy Community Engagement Action Guide helps BC local governments strengthen trust and equity in public engagement, with examples, resources, and tools for authentic participation that truly reflects community needs and values.
This guide introduces the basics of creating effective surveys, whether you’re a beginner or experienced in survey research. Surveys are valuable tools for gathering information systematically to support evidence-based decisions, policies, and community planning. They can help identify patterns or themes, assess satisfaction, or measure participation—insights that can guide deeper qualitative research such as interviews…
This guide supports local and Indigenous governments in monitoring and evaluating their healthy communities work. It helps users plan how to measure progress, collect data, and understand whether their efforts are making a difference. Monitoring is the ongoing, systematic collection of data throughout a plan, project, or initiative. It tracks progress toward goals and helps…
What you’ll find in this resource: This Action Guide helps local governments across British Columbia strengthen community health through equitable access to nutritious food. It highlights evidence-based and innovative approaches — from policy and bylaw changes to community partnerships — that foster resilient, thriving, and food-secure communities.
BC Healthy Communities hosted a 60-minute PlanH webinar on October 1, 2025, that explored how innovative land use planning can unlock more attainable housing options across B.C. The session featured expert insights, a community case study, and an interactive Q&A designed to help participants understand how linking housing with social infrastructure, building strong partnerships, and…
A record number of applications poured in for the 2025 PlanH Healthy Communities Grant Program, with more Indigenous communities than ever before among the successful recipients. This year, a total of $250,000 in funding will be allocated to support projects that strengthen healthy communities across the province. “It is so wonderful to see so many…