Environment and Climate Change Canada declared a Heat Warning for B.C.’s Central Coast-Inland sections and the Sea-to-Sky corridor. Vancouver Coastal Health has released an information and resource sheet with links intended to support communities during heat and air quality events this summer. This heat event is not forecast to meet criteria for an Extreme Heat Emergency, however, indoor environments…
This tool is a conversation starter for local government staff looking for efficient and clear processes to successfully implement healthy community policies.
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This guide is for local governments of rural and urban communities across British Columbia who want to create active, healthy and thriving places for all people. What you’ll find in this Action Guide:
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Watch a video of our PlanH webinar on New tools to build social connection in multi-unit housing. The April 3, 2024 webinar, hosted by PlanH Delivery Lead Connie Allsopp, featured City of North Vancouver Mayor Linda Buchanan and consultants Madeleine Hebert from Happy Cities and Michelle Hoar from Hey Neighbour Collective. They discussed their multi-phased…
Tools & Resources from the April 3, 2024 Healthy Public Policy Webinar titled New tools to build social connection in multi-unit housing.
By Monica DeVidi Almost every day news breaks of another climate emergency occurring somewhere in the world. Hurricanes, forest fires, flooding, drought and extreme heat events are becoming more frequent and severe and are having a devastating impact on communities across the province. These events undoubtedly impact physical health through injury, disease, food and water…