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CANADA | Nov 10, 2026

[Participate] International State of the Sector survey

How does it really feel to work in the charitable and nonprofit sector right now? nfpResearch's International State of the Sector survey asks staff, trustees and volunteers in any role about the mood of the sector, their own organisation's prospects, which criticisms are fair, AI, and how work feels

COURAGE Action for Better Aging: May Action Update

We are excited to share the findings from a recent Ipsos survey conducted on behalf of COURAGE: Action for Better Aging.

[Canada-Wide] Research Particpants Wanted for Online Survey about hearing and cognition

Research will help understand how public messaging around hearing loss and cognition may impact individuals' daily experiences

[Nominations Open] Healthy Aging Impact Awards

These awards will recognize those who make a meaningful impact in their communities through collaboration, innovation, and integrity.

COURAGE Sponsored National Survey

findings from the recent Ipsos survey conducted on behalf of COURAGE: Action for Better Aging between March 28 and April 1, 2025.

[News] City of Grande Prairie launching Social Prescribing Initiative

The City of Grande Prairie is partnering with the Grande Prairie Primary Care Network to introduce a new Social Prescribing Initiative.The initiative aims to allow care providers to make a social pre

[Article] City Partners With Grande Prairie Primary Care Network For New Social Prescribing Initiative

The City of Grande Prairie is excited to partner with the Grande Prairie Primary Care Network (GP PCN) to introduce a new Social Prescribing initiative for ages 55 and older, funded by the Government of Alberta.

[News] Sundre 'ready for action' on Link worker

SUNDRE – Following preliminary assessments and public engagement sessions intended to explore a local social prescribing model, Sundre is in a position to take the next steps toward introducing a Link worker.

[News] Link workers are icebreakers connecting clients with community

SUNDRE – Sometimes, a senior who perhaps has become isolated as a result of mental or physical health issues simply needs a little help to break out of their shell so they can once again shine.

[News] Provincial funding will help provide seniors in rural communities, such as the Foothills Region, with transportation services

Transportation services help rural seniors maintain their independence. To help keep seniors and those with mobility issues connected with their neighbours and their community and enable them to do day-to-day tasks, such as visiting the doctor or grocery shopping, the Alberta government is providing funding for accessible and affordable transportation services.