Thoughts on BC Politics and More

It’s Day Seven ... time to look back at the most read commentaries and stories of the week -- today also marks the 848 th post on this blog. The first, regarding democratic reform of our political system was from May 25 th , 2015 – it was entitled, “ Political reform does not need to wait until the next parliament; reform is an ongoing process ” It’s a theme that I have often been vocal on ... and other writers who have kindly consented to contribute their thoughts to this blog have occasionally done so as well. Democratic reform of our political system shouldn’t just be a string of buzz words that get drug out occasionally -- especially when so type of scandal or controversy takes place.   It’s something we should be demanding, it’s something our elected officials should be thinking of at all times when new laws are being considered and brought before the House of Commons, our Legislature, or municipal council tables. Is this something that wi...

Over a dozen Indigenous communities across BC are undertaking projects to support health and well-being planning after being receiving funding and in-kind supports by PlanH, a partnership of  BC Healthy Communities Society  and the Ministry of Health. The  Health and Wellness Grant for Indigenous Communities  marks the first PlanH health and well-being grant specifically for Indigenous communities. In developing and promoting the grant, BC Healthy Communities Society collaborated with a number of Indigenous-focused health and community organizations, including First Nations Health Authority and Métis Nation British Columbia. Communities have received up to $8,500 for their projects with $85,000 provided through the Ministry of Health and $16,800 provided through the BC Physical Activity Strategy, which is overseen by BC Alliance for Healthy Living. These projects aim to support health and well-being planning to benefit all community memb...