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CANADA | Aug 11, 2026

[Join Study] A Modern Profile of the Volunteer Engagement Profession

Volunteering is changing. Canada needs a new picture.In the more than two decades since Canada last measured volunteer engagement nationally, the nonprofit sector has transformed. Leaders who support volunteers deserve advocacy, resources, and recognition. This study will help make that happen.When

[News] Burlington Men's Shed stuffing backpacks help homeless

Members of the Burlington Men's Shed launched 'Backpacks for Betterment'

[Article] Vancouver Art Gallery launches first indoor-nature art prescription program

Working with local doctors and BC Parks Foundation, facility opens Emily Carr: Navigating an Impenetrable Landscape exhibition to those needing to improve their health and well-being

[Article] Building Community through Social Prescribing: A Housing First Intervention

A research team from the Centre for Research on Educational and Community Services at the University of Ottawa (UofO), led by Dr. Tim Aubry, recently completed a project focused on enhancing community integration for individuals housed through Housing First (HF) programs.

[News] When caregiving is 'a sacred responsibility'

Project aims to address the unique needs and challenges faced by Indigenous caregivers and their communities.

[News] Global Intergenerational Week April 24-30

This annual worldwide campaign encourages everyone to embrace intergenerational practice and relationships.

Minister's Seniors Service Awards: Nominate Someone Today!

Nominate a deserving Albertan for a Minister's Seniors Service Award. Now until April 30, 2025.

[Participate] Call for Poster Presentations!

Healthy Aging Alberta invites researchers, students, practitioners, and organizations to showcase their work at the 2025 Healthy Aging Alberta Summit

[News] Is 70 the new 65? Canadians are pushing back retirement plans

For Diane Clark in Regina, playing cards at a seniors home was not how she intended to spend her retirement, but due to rising costs and limited income, that’s changed.

[News] Move over, millennials. A third of Canada's single renters are seniors

When people think of single people who rent, they might envision a young professional or someone who can’t yet afford to buy. And while millennials might be the face of solo renting, seniors like Ms. Sealy make up the dominant share of solo renter households in Canada.