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CANADA | Apr 17, 2025

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

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

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Calgary and Area CBSS Organizations: We Want to Hear From You!

Healthy Aging Alberta is exploring the possibility of a common referral system for community-based seniors serving (CBSS) organizations providing home supports services to older adults within Calgary

Standing Up for Albertans

Premier Danielle Smith has issued mandate letters to multiple government ministers to take actions to stand up for Albertans and get a better deal for Alberta within Canada. The mandate letters issue

Seniors Get Social Boost From Walking Clubs

We've all heard about the physical health benefits of going for regular walks, with studies linking brisk walking to a decreased risk of heart disease, high cholesterol, diabetes and hypertension; no

Alberta Government to Re-Index AISH, Seniors Benefits to Inflation

The Alberta government will re-index benefit payments to inflation for nearly 300,000 people, the minister of seniors, community and social services announced Wednesday. Minister Jeremy Nixon said he

Taking Action on Affordability

Premier Danielle Smith has issued mandate letters to multiple government ministers tasked with addressing the effects of the affordability crisis. The letters to the ministers of Affordability and

Hey Man, Meet You in the Shed

The shed is tucked away at the end of a cul-de-sac in a residential neighbourhood. It’s about six metres high with dark blue panels on its side and a red cursive sign hanging from the roof that read

Priorities and Challenges for Nonprofits in the Fourth Quarter of 2022

As we enter the final stretch of the year, Canada continues to experience considerable social and economic tumult. Although the pandemic is no longer dominating the headlines, its impacts are still be

Listening to Albertans: Budget 2023

Alberta’s government wants to hear from Albertans as Budget 2023 is prepared. Listening to Albertans through public consultations is a valuable part of the process to develop Alberta’s budget. In

Most Older Canadians Want to Age at Home. Why Are We Making It So Hard for Them?

How do you want to spend the final years of your life? This is the focus of The Third Act, an ongoing series the Star is producing in collaboration with Toronto Metropolitan University and the Nation

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