The Office of the Provincial Health Officer has released the report, Living Well, Drinking Less: Reducing Alcohol-related Harms in BC. Recommendations align closely with BCAHL's — including shifting to minimum unit pricing, adding warning labels and more awareness-raising. https://ow.ly/SmSK50Z5orv

Proud to be part of this op-ed in Vancouver Sun. It's time to 'unmask the appeal' of youth vaping, which is causing serious health consequences for young people in our province. Read here: https://ow.ly/A1w350Z5kSF Canadian Cancer Society #youthvaping #BC

Our most popular event of the year, Go by Bike Week, returns to beautiful #MetroVancouver at the end of May! 🚲🌸 Whether you're riding to work, school or the shop, log your trips from May 30-June 5 & you can win great prizes for riding your bike! Register for free today at https://bikehub.ca/gbbw

With over 350,000 soccer fans heading to Vancouver, it’s going to be a busy summer in the city and getting around will look a little different. Visit our Vancouver Summer Travel HUB events throughout May to help you navigate the city on match days and beyond https://ow.ly/8QT250YRx2m

📣Hey runners — the Tears to Hope Relay Run is May 23, 24 & 25. It brings awareness to the on-going national crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls (MMIWG). Run in-person in northern BC or virtually from wherever you are. https://ow.ly/vetQ50YVkka

Webinar next week: how municipalities can advance the BC Accessibility Act by transforming programs, services, spaces, communications, and policies to better serve children with disabilities and their families. Hosted by BC Healthy Communities and the City of Powell River.

Did you catch our webinar focused on addressing barriers to physical activity? You can view the recording here: https://bchealthyliving.ca/engage/webinar-families-getting-active/ Thank you to the panelists who shared their perspectives on engaging diverse families in physical activity!

🌳 If your municipality wants to expand its tree canopy, don’t miss your chance to access up to $10M in funding for a tree planting project. Apply by June 30 and leverage the transformative powers of trees to make your community healthier and more resilient. https://bit.ly/3Yba91x

We're excited for the OneAbility Games on May 13-17 in Richmond! This multi-sport disability event creates opportunities for K-12 students to participate in sporting events and features competitive athletes from the disability sport community. See what's on: https://ow.ly/QOg350YOgFS

A landmark innovation in health protection — the UK is "creating a smoke-free generation" by making it illegal for shops to sell tobacco to anyone born after 2008. We need bold measures here in Canada, which has some of the highest teen vaping rates globally. https://ow.ly/60RH50YO6HK

Information and resources for adults to help youth in BC with their social media use 📱 A new report explores youth's experiences and health impacts of using #socialmedia as well as the supports that may be helpful. Download the report, access a poster with key findings, and explore more resources.

Want more #physicalactivity in your day but things getting in your way? These tips from ParticipACTION#physicalactivityare for you!

Emotions BC is a community of people who connect through shared experiences of caring for someone with mental illness. Through community connections, Emotions BC offerings reduce isolation and personal suffering, build hope, and transform relationships in all areas of life. https://emotionsbc.ca/

Great article that reframes the "loneliness epidemic" as a collective issue instead of an individual one.

Across B.C., Indigenous and local governments are leading projects to improve access to quality #physicalactivity programs, equipment, and facilities. And it’s making a big difference in communities. See highlighted projects here: https://ow.ly/rCHw50YFjwq

Are you a BC resident who is 55+ and ready to become physically active? Choose to Move is a no-cost, proven program offering 1-on-1 consultations with a trained activity coach, group meetings, and personalized activity plans, with both in person and online options. Enjoy more energy and mobility!

Check out this homegrown app designed to help Vancouver residents meal plan using ingredients they have on hand and what's on sale at the grocery store. Thanks to Daily Hive Vancouver for the story. #groceries #foodprices

We are excited to share the impactful community projects funded by the Active Communities Grant Program, thanks to the Ministry of Health! Projects across BC increased access to physical activity for equity-deserving families & community members who face overlapping challenges to #physicalactivity.

There's still time to sign up for our webinar this Thursday, and we hope you'll join us to explore "What Diverse BC Families Need to be Active"! Get all the details and sign up here: https://ow.ly/zgSZ50YcyS2

Being a newcomer to BC can be exciting but also stressful. Here are some great, multi-lingual, BC-based resources about topics like grief, anxiety, the healthcare system, and more. Thank you to CanadianMentalHealth Association CanadiennePourLaSantéMentale for sharing! https://cmha.bc.ca/newcomer

Whether you're doing dry January or not, this handy alcohol calculator is an interesting tool. Get a personalized estimate of health risks, $$$ costs, and calories relative to your age, sex, and how much you drink. Plus see what you can gain by cutting back!

You're warmly invited to our next webinar on February 12! You'll hear insights and practical steps to make physical activity more accessible to all British Columbians, especially equity-deserving families. Helpful insights for sport & rec professionals and leaders. Register below ⬇️

The new First Peoples Food Wellness Hub was created for and by Indigenous people to center traditional foods of the First Peoples, and share resources around food wellness and holistic health to support the well-being of Indigenous people living in B.C. https://firstpeoplesfoodwellnesshub.ca/

Conversations with our kids and teens around mental health and other crucial topics can be intimidating. The Multi-Language Mental Health Resources for Families on the BC Children's Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre website are designed to support your conversations and family's well-being.

Getting more exercise is a top resolution, and physical activity leaders have a key role to play. The Everybody Moves Resource Hub is THE spot for leaders who want to make physical activity programming more inclusive to diverse community members: https://everybodymoveshub.ca/

Do you want to quit using tobacco or nicotine in 2026? Consider taking part in Quit Week BC, held January 12-18. Quit Week BC encourages you to quit for as many days as you can within the week while getting a chance to win prizes👏 🫁Find out more: https://quitnow.ca/quitweek/

FeelingsFirst.ca is a resource to help parents and caregivers navigate the highs and lows of social and emotional development in the early years. You can access their practical and engaging e-learning modules for free anytime by clicking the link below.

PHABC has a quick survey for adults aged 50+, caregivers, and healthcare providers in BC! Please share your experience experience accessing #physicalactivity programs: https://lnkd.in/gzTiP8qf

PHABC asks adults aged 50+, caregivers, and healthcare providers across BC to take a short online survey about access to physical activity programs. After completing this 10-15 min survey, you can enter a draw to win one of four $250 gift cards. Survey: www.clkmg.com/PHA_BC/AgeForward

We commend the action taken by Attorney General Sharma to hold industry accountable for the youth vaping epidemic. Research shows the health impacts and costs of vaping will be substantial. We hope the province will build on this action and develop a BC Nicotine Strategy. https://ow.ly/Hb3T50XK3bx

Families Getting Active is a project of the Physical Activity for Health Collaborative (PAHC). The project aimed to better understand how less-active families from equity-deserving groups can be better supported to participate in regular #physicalactivity. Findings: https://ow.ly/rx0M50XG3r2#physicalactivity

Movement fuels economic growth, reduces healthcare system strain, betters mental health & advances climate change action. How do we boost Canada’s physical activity levels? The 2025 ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Adults has answers: https://hubs.la/Q03RQx_X0

Feeling cooped up at home? Get transported to the Yukon wilderness while getting exercise! ParticipACTION teamed up with Travel Yukon to make four scenic workout videos, available for free. Check them out! https://www.participaction.com/videos/category/travel-yukon

Educators, check out this Sport for Life certification to build physically active learning across your school. Build greater confidence in integrating movement into daily lessons, leading to more engaged and focused students: https://ow.ly/KKVc50XC34o

How is Canada performing when it comes to promoting and facilitating adult physical activity? Read the 2025 ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Adults to find out: https://hubs.la/Q03RQl-G0 #AdultReportCard

This heartwarming story is a perfect examples of how beneficial a “fitness prescription” can be for #BC residents. 📰 See it here: https://ow.ly/P0C750XuTw3#BC Reporting by Tiffany Goodwein, CBC News.

Do you have a project to enhance the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users? 🚲👟 🦺 Applications are accepted until November 28 for the BC Vision Zero in Road Safety Grant Program. Up to $20k per project is available. Learn more and apply here: https://ow.ly/lb0b50Xv961

46% of adults in Canada are meeting national physical activity guidelines – a number that’s barely changed over time. How do we change the unchanged? The 2025 ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Adults has key solutions: https://hubs.la/Q03RQw-j0 #AdultReportCard

Newcomer families in BC recommend: 🤝 Physical activity programs for specific groups (e.g., newcomer moms, seniors, youth) that foster peer support and local connections 📞Working with settlement agencies to spread the word about physical activity opportunities https://ow.ly/Hlmq50Xt7mT

On November 27, join Canadian Women's Heart Health Alliance (CWHHA) for a free webinar for women living with heart, brain, or vascular conditions, and the people who support them. Register here: https://ow.ly/LSLZ50Xo5Ec #hearthealth

Today is #WorldDiabetesDay and First Nations Health Authority encourages First Nations people across BC to get screened for diabetes as part of their health and wellness journey, even if they don't have symptoms. Learn why it's so important that we "Check to Protect": https://ow.ly/uE8j50Xrr8F

Parents of children with disabilities in BC shared what would help their family be more active. Their recommendations include: 1️⃣Expanding accessible and adaptive programming in community centres, and 2️⃣Increasing the availability of one-on-one support staff. See more: https://ow.ly/xPej50XrgYx

What supports Indigenous families' physical activity in BC? Recommendations: 🌟Make activities multigenerational and integrate mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical wellness. 💡Lift up youth as facilitators and mentors. See more in Families Getting Active: https://ow.ly/zgZj50Xo9qM

WEBINAR: Women Driving Change for Heart, Brain & Vascular Health 📆 Nov 27, 2025 | 6 - 8 PM EST Join this free webinar created for women living with heart, brain, or vascular conditions, and for the people who support them. 🔗 Register here: ottawaheart.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #HerHeartMatters

The Families Getting Active Report from @bchealthyliving.bsky.social is out! Congratulations on a comprehensive, community-driven report. CFE was proud to partner with BC Alliance for Healthy Living to engage low-income parents and caregivers across BC.

We're pleased to share the Families Getting Active Report with recommendations from equity-deserving families across BC to address barriers to #physicalactivity. Developed by the Physical Activity for Health Collaborative, you can view the report here: https://ow.ly/sKwy50XkvFV#physicalactivity

HeretoHelp is for people in BC seeking mental health and substance use support with multi-lingual resources. Want to check in on how you're doing? Visit HeretoHelp's online screenings for mental well-being, depression, anxiety, and substance use. https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/

Read our op-ed urging B.C. to rethink #healthcare spending by prioritizing chronic disease prevention – in line with recent calls from the WHO and Quebec’s new health prevention strategy, which will save an estimated $14 for every $1 invested. https://ow.ly/WW9W50XcQ7j#healthcare #britishcolumbia

On Nov. 3, join Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP) for their webinar tracking the developmental health of kindergarten children in BC. The focus is on data trends pre- and post-COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions, and ongoing social and economic influences. https://ow.ly/GoVC50XbXu9

Check out these multi-lingual, evidence-informed resources to promote and reduce mental health challenges and inequities faced by by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) families in BC: https://keltymentalhealth.ca/multilanguage