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BCHC January 2026 newsletter

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News & resources from BCHC – January 2026

Building Healthy Communities together

2026 Age-friendly Communities grants to open soon

AFC Grants open Jan. 19, 2026, for local and Indigenous governments to support older adults’ independence and engagement through age-friendly projects and plans.

Sign up for an AFC webinar on emergency preparedness

Learn how our speakers improved local emergency preparedness in their B.C. communities.

Working Together for Public
Well-Being

Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer’s 2025 report highlights how integrating public health and well-being helps sectors address climate change, disease and instability for healthier communities.

Salmon Arm Advances
Anti-Racism

Salmon Arm City Council endorsed a community-developed anti-racism strategy, supported by PlanH funding, committing partners to shared action to dismantle systemic racism in Salmon Arm.

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.

Webinar: wellbeing economy and public health

Public Health Association of BC hosts a webinar on The Wellbeing Economy and Public Health, exploring wellbeing-focused policy and public health’s role in equitable, sustainable societies.

PLanH guide on Equity in Local Government Planning

This guide helps local governments implement and champion equity across social, economic, environmental and cultural domains for healthier communities.

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