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CANADA | Mar 26, 2025

[News] Thriving in 2025: 5 ways to stick with your health goals

As we usher in a new year, many of us are inspired to embrace positive changes, especially when it comes to our health. For older adults, maintaining and improving health is a worthy and achievable goal. Whether you're aiming to boost your energy levels, enhance mobility, or feel your best, here are some tips to help you stick to your health goals in the coming year.

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[News] Update on the extension of the deadline for making 2024 charitable donations

To help provide certainty as we head into tax season, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is confirming that it will proceed with administering the 2024 deadline extension for charitable donations.
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[News] Minister's Seniors Service Awards

For 26 years, the Minister’s Seniors Service Awards have recognized and celebrated outstanding individuals and organizations for their service to Alberta’s seniors. Albertans are encouraged to nominate an individual, group or business that demonstrates excellence in their service and generosity to seniors through their volunteerism or philanthropy.
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[News] Helping non-profits access vital info

The Alberta Non-profit Listing Dashboard is an interactive, searchable database using the official records of the Alberta Corporate Registry. Albertans can search for the location, type and incorporation status of non-profit organizations across the province. Users also have access to charts and graphs of important data that may inform operations and program development.
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[Report] Men, Women and Social Connections

Roughly equal shares of U.S. men and women say they’re often lonely; women are more likely to reach out to a wider network for emotional support.
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[News] Shop on GC surplus

Canadian charitable and non-profit organizations can access surplus assets from Government of Canada departments and agencies.
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[News] The push for a national caregiving strategy

“This is an issue that deserves both a policy response and a political response.”
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[News] National Non-Smoking Week

Help Canadians live a smoke-free life  The third full week of January marks National Non-Smoking Week, a time to reflect on the benefits of a smoke-free life. If you smoke, quitting is one of the bes
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[Survey] Living with a Life-Limiting Illness: Access to Care and Related Experiences

Statistics Canada is currently conducting a study called Living with a Life-limiting Illness: Access to Care and Related Experiences. If you are living with a life-limiting illness or care for someone
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Advancing Innovation in Aging: Key Learnings from Walk With Me 2024

Conference key learnings compiled to share widely and encourage ongoing reflection
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