Summer is in full swing but we're already excited for the upcoming school year — when Active Play Clubs start up across BC! Active Play Club is all about ✨unstructured active play✨in a caring environment, which provides SO many benefits! Learn more at activeplayclub.com 🎈

Pump up the summer fun with 100 creative "boredom busters" from Active for Life.

100 summer boredom busters for kids + free printable

Wondering how to keep your kids busy and happy through the summer months? This list of boredom busters will help!

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Emergencies are stressful and can make it harder to safely feed your baby. Whether you nurse your baby, express milk, or feed with formula, there are steps you can take to ensure your baby is safely fed. Check out the info below from HealthLink BC.

In July and August, Engage Sport North is hosting free, drop-in Park Play Days for children aged 2 to 12 in Northern BC communities! Program Leaders will lead physical literacy games and group play. Registration is free and required for participation. 📍Prince George, Quesnel, Smithers, and Terrace

Park Play Days - Engage Sport North

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To expand accessible, affordable ways to be active close to home, BCAHL is now accepting applications for the Active Communities Grant program. Supported by the Province of British Columbia, grants of up to $20,000 are available to Indigenous and local governments. https://ow.ly/hF2P50Zlmz5

This Sunday, June 21 is the 30th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a time to appreciate and honor the traditions, cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Events are taking place all across BC – see what's on, courtesy of Indigenous Tourism BC - Corporate.

Indigenous History Month & Peoples Day - Indigenous Tourism BC

Indigenous Tourism BC invites you to welcome summer and honour National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples' Day.

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We applaud Québec for adopting Bill 9, which bans the sale and free distribution of energy drinks to youth under the age of 16. We hope this important step inspires decision-makers in BC to consider similar legislation alongside a sugary drink tax. https://ow.ly/97zN50ZbWyO #quebec #energydrinks

S.A.Y. Lands – Sq’ewqéyl, Áthelets, and Yeqwyeqwí:ws First Nations in Chilliwack, BC – led a creative Active Communities Grant project centred around the Sq’ewqéyl I:mex Xalh Walking Path. Community engagement events, Story Walks, and geocaching promoted physical activity and knowledge sharing.

S.A.Y. Lands: Walking the Path of Knowledge Sharing | BC Alliance for Healthy Living

S.A.Y. Lands' Active Communities Grant project promoted physical activity and Indigenous knowledge-sharing centred around the Sq’ewqéyl I:mex Xalh Walking Path. Through community engagement events, Story Walks, and geocaching, approximately 780 people were reached through this project!

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A healthy community starts with people having opportunities to move, play and connect. We're helping expand community and after-school programs across B.C. so more people can enjoy the physical, mental and social benefits of an active lifestyle. @bchealthyliving.bsky.social

Excited to share the Province's announcement: $1-million investment will fund a new round of Active Community Grants for Indigenous and local governments, increase Active Play Club programs and continue supporting the Physical Activity for Health Collaborative. Government of British Columbia

Promoting physical activity in B.C.

Funding supports programs that encourage people to get active

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Cook’s Ferry Indian Band’s Active Communities Grant project, ʔe k szʕʷ̓zoʕ ̓ ʷt kt – So We Will Be Strong, reframed exercise through the lens of traditional practices, connecting members to culture, well-being, and the land. https://ow.ly/fHMT50Z7p41

Cook's Ferry Indian Band: Connecting Physical Activity with the Land and Traditional Practices | BC Alliance for Healthy Living

Cook’s Ferry Indian Band’s Active Communities Grant project, ʔe k szʕʷ̓zoʕ ̓ ʷt kt – So We Will Be Strong, explored the interconnection between functional movement and cultural activities to promote physical health and cultural revitalization within the Nlaka’pamux Nation and Cook’s Ferry Indian Band.

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Choose to Move is great free program for anyone age 55 and older that wants to become active, regardless of ability. New online classes start in July with upcoming info sessions! https://choosetomove.ca/online-programs/ #seniors #bc #physicalactivity

Online Programs | Choose to Move

Online Programs Unlock a healthier YOU in 2025!Upcoming ProgramsOnline programs will be held on Zoom and can be joined from anywhere in British Columbia.*Not available to residents living outside of British Columbia* Wednesdays at 9:00 amInfo Session: July 2 (9:00 am)Program Start: July 9 (Wednesday…

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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

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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!

Webinar: What Diverse BC Families Need to Be Physically Active | BC Alliance for Healthy Living

RSVP to join us on Feb. 12, 2026 for a webinar highlighting recommendations for engaging equity-deserving families to be physically active.

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🌳 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

Our Story | OneAbility Games | Multi-sport Disability Event + School Program + Sport Resources

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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 are 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.

2 Better Ways to Talk about the "Loneliness Epidemic"

We’re hearing more and more about a “loneliness epidemic” in the United States. While the scale of the issue is real, the way it’s framed is holding us back. Framing the problem as medical (“epidemic”) and individual (“loneliness”) leaves out the broader conditions that shape connection and wellbeing in our lives. To build public will …

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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!

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Get Active and Connected, for Health Learn MoreRegister TodayWhat is Choose to Move?Ready for a transformative journey to a healthier, more vibrant you? Choose to Move, a physical activity support program, is here to ignite your motivation and connect you with a supportive community. Here’s what you…

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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

Vancouver-made grocery app can help cut food costs to just $3.25 per meal | Daily Hive | Lifestyle

Camille Baycroft and Jacob Bildy launched a meal planning platform called Dishlist, with the goal to cut down on grocery costs and food waste.

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