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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
READ MORENominations for the Canadian Mental Health Association, Alberta Division Awards Now Open (deadline September 30, 2022)
Do you know a mental health champion in your community? Nominate them for a Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Alberta Division Award today!
Each year, CMHA, Alberta Division recognizes men
10% Increase to the Old Age Security Pension for Seniors Aged 75 and Older
Canadians are living longer than ever before. As they age, older adults tend to have lower incomes and often face higher health-related expenses because of the onset of illness or disability. This fin
Natural Gas Rebate to Support Albertans
Starting October 1, all consumers connected to the natural gas distribution system and paying a bill directly to a natural gas retailer with less than 2,500 gigajoules (GJ) of annual natural gas consu
Canadian Multiculturalism Day: Associate Minister Yaseen
Associate Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism Muhammad Yaseen issued the following statement on Canadian Multiculturalism Day:
“Since 2003, Canadian Multiculturalism Day has been celebrat
Buddy Up: Calgary Centre for Suicide Prevention Campaign Seeks to Open the Conversation Surrounding Men’s Mental Health
Editor’s note: If you or a loved one need help regarding suicide, you can call the Canada Suicide Prevention Service’s 24/7/365 free support line at 1-833-456-4566. You can also text 45645 between
Retirement Home for LGBTQ2S+ Seniors Is in the Works
The Edmonton Pride Seniors Group (EPSG) is getting closer to its dream of building a queer-friendly retirement home.
The group is working with the city to acquire a piece of land on which to build
An Older Canada Deserves Wiser Communities
The recently released 2021 census data reveals Canada’s population is not just aging; it’s already aged. Baby boomers, who make up almost a quarter of Canada’s population, are now hurtling tow
Electricity Rebates to Start Arriving on July Bills
Beginning in July, almost two million Albertans will receive rebates on their electricity bills to help them manage high electricity costs.
More than 1.9 million homes, farms and small businesses wil
Extending Fuel Tax Relief for Albertans
Albertans will continue to save the 13-cent provincial fuel tax on every litre of gasoline or diesel they purchase for at least another three months.
With the fuel tax relief program in place, Albert
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