Explore resources on climate adaptation, health and safety during extreme weather events, and housing and tenant rights.
Climate Change and Health
BC Centre for Disease Control
Review resources on climate change and health, and learn how to address weather related health risks.
- Download Heat-Related Illnesses guide
- Download Wildfire Smoke and the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) for information on how wildfire smoke affects air quality and health, and how to make informed decisions
Vancouver Coastal Health
Explore resources on extreme heat by the Vancouver Coastal Health.
BC Housing
Find Extreme Heat and Wildfire Smoke resources, including information on health impacts and practical tips such as:
- Download Tips to Beat The Heat
- Guidance on how to cool a space for building operators, staff and tenants
- Information about health impacts of extreme heat and wildfire smoke
National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health (NCCEH)
Access an Extreme heat health check tool from the NCCEH, which was designed to help support people doing heat checks by providing all the key information and guidance.
Air Quality
Air Quality Health Index
Find the latest and forecast Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) values to help you understand what the air quality around you means to your health.
Housing and tenants resources
Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre (TRAC)
TRAC is a non-profit organization that provides free legal education, representation, and advocacy on residential tenancy matters. TRAC’s mandate is to enhance legal protections for all tenants living in British Columbia.
BC Non-Profit Housing Association (BC NPHA)
BC NPHA aims to strengthen non-profit housing providers with the tools, knowledge, and support to create strong and sustainable communities across BC.
BC Housing
Provides helpful information for tenants, plus community programs and services.