A nonprofit team of planners, public health & engagement specialists who believe it’s possible—and necessary—to build communities where it’s easier to be well.
British Columbia, Canada
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We're surveying every long-term care resident in B.C. and we need your help! Join our team of volunteer surveyors to interview #seniors about their quality of life in #LongTermCare. No experience necessary.
Learn more: surveybcseniors.org/voluntee…
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Are the collars, buttons and pockets on menswear weighing you down? An extreme minimalism trend is seeing men seeking out tailored clothes that are free of...everything. on.wsj.com/3Bu2sHA
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Reminder to register for the PlanH Creating Healthy Public Policy Speakers Series: Navigating the Public Policy Pathway on November 10th.
More Information and Registration here: buff.ly/3yGOroI
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Our July eNews is live! Keep up to date on the latest #healthequity resources featuring our recently finished COVID19 Conversation Series and resources/events to support work in health equity for #olderadults from @cityoftoronto, CORE @uwbclm and @BC_HC
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@BC_HC's Age Friendly Community Planning grants can be helpful in identifying where people are, & where they GO.
In 2014, @TownofGolden (left photo) used AFCP funding to engage older adults, prioritize #placemaking (including bathrooms & signage) for all.
bchealthycommunities.ca/prog…
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BC Healthy Communities retweeted
Today CAA released Supporting our Kids on the Journey to School: A CAA School Travel Study, a report that highlights the worries that parents face every day and offers best practices to make the trip as safe as possible.
Read the full report here: caa.ca/app/uploads/2022/06/S…
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Help improve the health and well-being of your community with a $15,000 PlanH Healthy Public Policy Grant from @BC_HC!
Applications from local and Indigenous governments in the Vancouver Coastal Health region are being accepted until June 15.
Get started planh.ca/grants
BC Healthy Communities retweeted
Climate change is leading to higher summer temperatures and hotter days in #BC. This can cause Extreme Heat Emergencies that are dangerous to public health.
Read our Extreme Heat Preparedness Guide to learn how to get prepared and stay safe:
preparedbc.ca/extremeheat
#BCHeat
BC Healthy Communities retweeted
Are you a local or Indigenous government looking to improve the health and well-being of your community? There’s still time to apply for a 2022 PlanH Healthy Public Policy Grant to support you. ⤵️
Deadline extended: in response to requests from communities and partners, we’ve extended the application deadline for our Healthy Public Policy grants for the @VCHhealthcare region. We’re now accepting applications until June 15, 2022. Apply here: buff.ly/390klmy
BC Healthy Communities retweeted
🚨Funding opportunity - one week to go to apply for a @BC_HC PlanH 2022 grant. There are two streams: community connectedness and health public policy. Lots of opportunity here!
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B.C. is investing $500,000 in age-friendly grants to support seniors in communities across the province. Grant applications are open now through BC Healthy Communities @BC_HC ow.ly/ttXQ50J9vVN
BC Healthy Communities retweeted
Our government is working to make sure older adults have access to the services and supports they need. Through @BC_HC age-friendly grants help seniors remain independent and I hope Indigenous and local communities can apply to the program. @mableelmore
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BC Healthy Communities retweeted
Don’t forget @BC_HC PlanH’s Grant Streams close June 1st! If you’re part of a government organization in BC developing healthy public policies for your community, learn more about the grant and how to apply: ow.ly/xx0050J6UL1
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Supporting students to walk and bike to school is important. @BC_HC’s #ActiveSchoolTravel Pilot provides selected schools with up to $10k and capacity-building support to help make it happen. Learn more and apply by Dec 2: bchealthycommunities.ca/acti…
BC Healthy Communities retweeted
Supporting students to walk and bike to school is important. @BC_HC’s #ActiveSchoolTravel Pilot provides selected schools with up to $10k and capacity-building support to help make it happen. Learn more and apply by Dec 2: bchealthycommunities.ca/acti…
BC Healthy Communities retweeted
Walking and riding to school are great ways to meet the ‘1’ guideline! @BC_HC #ActiveSchoolTravel Pilot provides selected schools with capacity-building support and up to $10k to help make it happen. Learn more at their info session this Thursday: buff.ly/3pCoBhJ
BC Healthy Communities retweeted
Applications for the @BC_HC 2022 Active School Travel Pilot Program are open from now until December 2, 2021: bchealthycommunities.ca/acti…
The AST Pilot Program is a pilot initiative led by BCHC and is funded by the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Thank you @AndrewWister (@SFUGero ), @BC_HC @jodimucha and @SMPatUVic's Louise Rolland for their informative presentations during today's webinar "Aging is a Reward, Not a Punishment" for #UNIDOP2021.
If you missed it, the recording will be available at uvic.ca/aging
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3 days to go to #UNIDOP2021
Join us and @Eldercare_Fnd for this free panel session entitled "Aging is a Reward, Not a Punishment", focusing on the positive aspects of growing older, combatting ageism and building healthy age-friendly communities.
tinyurl.com/IDOPLeture2021
