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BCHC June 2026 newsletter

Published 5 months ago • 1 min read

News & resources from BCHC – June 2026

Building Healthy Communities together

Age-friendly grants reach a record 10 Indigenous communities in 2026

Older adults and Elders in 26 B.C. communities will benefit from this year's Age-friendly Communities grants, supporting independence, inclusion and well-being through local plans and projects running from July 2026 to June 2027.

Celebrate B.C. Seniors Week with free local events

Fitness classes, social gatherings, health seminars and more are happening at community centres across the province. Programming varies by municipality, so check your local schedule early.

How three cities design for social wellbeing

The buildings we live in shape how we connect. Join planners from Burnaby, New Westminster, and Port Moody on June 24 to explore how housing design can put social wellbeing at the centre.

Train to Lead
Play-Based Learning

A free in-person session on June 10 at South Vancouver Neighbourhood House (9AM–1PM) equips community leaders to deliver this evidence-based physical literacy program for parents of preschool-aged children. Contact PLAYshop Coordinator Morgan Potter for details perbel@ualberta.ca​

WEBINAR video: Practical tools for children with disabilities

How can local governments create communities where children with disabilities truly belong? This recorded webinar, co-hosted with the City of Powell River, delivers practical tools and evidence-based recommendations aligned with the BC Accessibility Act.

Or check out resources from the webinar:

• Presentation​

• Resource sheet

Wellbeing Built
Into Every Policy

What if health was built into every government decision? Canada's Quality of Life Framework is doing just that – weaving wellbeing, equity, and environment into federal policy alongside traditional economic measures.

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