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Closing the Gap: Landmark Study Focuses on How to Create True Belonging in Recreation
Read MoreA research initiative called Innovate Recreation is looking into how to make recreation services accessible to everybody.
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Can BC Grow Enough Shade for Its Next Heat Wave?
Read MoreWith BC summers growing hotter, the shade communities need during the next heat wave depends on infrastructure decisions…
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Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility Training for BC’s Recreation & Parks
Read MorePathways to Belonging program is designed to strengthen and expand IDEA‑aligned practicesacross the recreation, parks, culture, and physical…
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Better Data for BC Recreation Infrastructure
Read MoreCAN Active Insights supports the use of better evidence for infrastructure planning of the public spaces that anchor…
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Making a Splash: How Swim Drink Fish is Opening Access to Urban Swimming
Read MoreSwim Drink Fish, a national water protection organization, is working to make sure more people can safely enjoy…
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Reimagining Recreation Through Reconciliation
Read MoreFor decades, recreation systems have measured belonging through registration numbers, facility use and participation counts. Those indicators still…
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Free Recreation Launching Across BC
Read MoreA growing number of communities across British Columbia are launching free recreation programs.
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Save the Date for BCFit®’26!
Read MoreOur premier fitness conference is back on September 27, 2026, at təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre, in New…
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Join Advocacy 101: Demystifying Advocacy
Read MoreAdvocacy 101 is a free, online session to help you advocate more confidently.
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Honouring National Indigenous History Month
Read MoreNational Indigenous History Month (NIHM) is a meaningful time and opportunity for each of us to continue our…
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Celebrate National Health & Fitness Day on June 6
Read MoreJoin the National Health and Fitness Day celebration on June 6, 2026!
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BCRPA Presents 2026 Awards of Excellence and Student Scholarships
Read MoreOn April 30, BC Recreation and Parks Association presented their annual Awards of Excellence alongside the DB Perks…
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New: Federal Funding Announced for Social Infrastructure
Read MoreOn April 7, the federal government officially launched the $51 billion Build Communities Strong Fund. The announcement included…
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Building Bridges Through Landmark Moments
Read MoreSince time immemorial the Secwépemc people have used landmarks to relay information about their traditional territory in the…
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Help Shape BCRPA’s Upcoming Conferences
Read MoreThere is still time to join your colleagues and help shape BCRPA’s upcoming conferences as a presenter or…
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BCRPA’s AGM Takes Place April 30 in Vancouver
Read MoreBC Recreation & Parks Association’s (BCRPA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place Thursday, April 30, 2026 in…
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New Training Opportunity: Pathways to Belonging
Read MoreBC Recreation & Parks Association (BCRPA), in partnership with BCAHL and with support from the Province of British Columbia, is thrilled…
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Welcoming Newcomers Through Recreation
Read MoreTobogganing is a quintessential Canadian cultural experience. It’s fitting that of all the activities offered during a program…
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Changing Lives with Free Recreation
Read MoreTo someone who has only ever seen pictures of yoga it probably looks like it’s all hand stands,…
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Natural Assets—Playing a Leading Role in Climate Mitigation
Read MoreWinding through Prince George neighbourhoods, with the mighty Fraser River on one end and northern B.C.’s endless boreal…
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