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BCHC December 2025 newsletter

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News & resources from BCHC – December 2025

Building Healthy Communities together

Sign up for an AFC webinar on emergency preparedness

Learn how inclusive, age-friendly and Indigenous-guided strategies can improve local emergency preparedness across B.C. communities.

Lumby seniors dig into food, friendship and community solutions

Lumby's Seniors Wellness and Food Fair offered a free air-fryer demo, live music, and showcased how food and community powerfully unite seniors, drawing nearly 100 attendees.

How can we elevate adult physical activity in Canada?

Read the 2025 ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Adults to find out

Uprooting Ageism: Empowering
Change

Discover the Ageism Toolkit by the CCAA, a vital resource aimed at raising awareness and inspiring action against ageism. Join us in fostering dialogue and transformation!

Redefining Older Adult Play

Join a webinar by Cities for Everyone on January 27 to explore how playful urban design combats loneliness in older adults. Experts discuss innovative research on creating age-friendly, joyful public spaces for seniors.

Share Your Climate Change Stories

Residents of BC can now share personal experiences about climate change's impact on health and well-being at ecolens.ca. Contribute your story through writing, art or photos.

New Sick Note
Rules Simplified

New regulations now prevent employers from requiring sick notes for short-term absences of up to five days. This change aims to reduce paperwork and allow healthcare providers to focus on patient care.

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