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CANADA | Dec 11, 2024
[News] Ipsos Poll: Majority of Canadians with Household Income Below $60K May Soon Turn to Charities to Meet Daily Essential Needs
Charities facing sustained, high demand for essential services
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With the support of the Government of Alberta, Covenant Health’s Palliative Institute is launching a website dedicated to raising awareness of advance care planning and palliative care.
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Grants Will Support Diversity and Combat Racism
Alberta is launching a new grant program to increase cultural awareness and help Albertans address racism.
The Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Grant Program is investing $1 million for community org
Making Seniors Feel Right at Home
The new 115-unit Gilchrist Commons seniors lodge is addressing the need for more affordable seniors housing in northeast Calgary.
Seniors are already moving into their new homes located near a full r
Bursaries to Assist Health-Care Aides
Alberta’s government is investing $12.8 million to create new bursaries to assist students with education costs and encourage them to become Health Care Aids (HCAs).
The HCA Education Funding p
Senior for Hire
Age is a popular talking point for the boss and a couple of employees at an Edmonton hardware store.
"I enjoy the challenge and I like to mentor people," said Bill McGregor, 67, who has been managing
MRU Chair Focuses on Unique Needs of Aging Population
Mount Royal University’s chair in Older Adult Health is more aware than ever of the challenges and opportunities for the University in focusing on this growing segment of the population.
Jocelyn Re
Seniors’ Debt a Growing Concern, Says Alberta Credit Counsellor
Whether it's the cost of groceries, utility bills, pump prices, or rising interest rates, Calgary credit counsellor Shari Thiel says something has caused more seniors to fall into debt and reach out f
‘Money Is Not Going as Far’: Food Bank Campaigns Become More Urgent as Inflation Rises
The demand for hampers across the province has risen by 30 per cent from 2019 to 2021, said Food Banks Alberta CEO Arianna Scott whose agency represents 109 food banks.
“We’re seeing new families
Bivalent Booster Rollout to Begin for Those 18+
Starting on Sept. 21, appointments for the bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine can be booked, with vaccine administration also beginning on Sept. 21.
After a thorough and independent scientific review,
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