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2025 PlanH Healthy Communities Grants open May 12

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News & resources from BCHC – May 2025

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2025 PlanH Healthy Communities grants open May 12

Applications for the 2025 PlanH Healthy Communities Grants open May 12 and close July 7. Join our May 29 info session at 2:30 pm to learn more about the Community Connectedness and Healthy Public Policy streams. Register here to ask questions and get support.

Sign up for an
age-friendly webinar

Join us June 4 at 10:30 am for a free webinar on age-friendly transportation with experts Kate Hosford and Helen Cook. Learn practical ways to support older adults’ mobility and independence.

Squamish Grows a Greener Future

PlanH funded report highlights health and equity benefits of Squamish’s urban forests. This report emphasizes trees’ impact on health, equity and community well-being.

PENTICTON'S HOUSING PLAN

Penticton has launched a bold new Social Housing and Infrastructure Plan, outlining 15 opportunity sites and concrete steps to address non-market housing needs – supported by a PlanH grant.

Lights, Camera, Public Health!

Port Hardy wrapped up its 2023 Healthy Public Policy grant with a creative video showcasing efforts to build a healthy, inclusive community.

A ROADMAP FOR
PLANETary health

A groundbreaking guide that communicates the need for urgent change and empowers action to improve the health and well-being of all life on Earth.

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