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CANADA | Aug 11, 2025

[Recording] Post-Election Wake-Up Call: What Canada’s New Federal Government Means for Nonprofits

It’s been about three months now, since Canada elected its new government. What will this new federal government mean for Canada’s nonprofit sector? What policy shifts can we anticipate? How will funding be affected? And what should nonprofit leaders be watching for, in the months ahead? In this

Provincial Funding - Community and Home Supports Funding for Older Adults Phase 2 - EOI Announcement

Healthy Aging Alberta is pleased to open Phase 2 of the Provincial Community and Home Supports for Older Adults Funding! Please visit us for complete information on this funding opportunity and

CORE Alberta News - January 19, 2023

Thank you for being a part of the CORE Alberta community!As always, if there are important topics you would like more information on or possibilities you would like to explore, please connect with

“Overworked and Undervalued,” Canada’s Caregivers Are on the Brink of a Collapse, Says Report

The most recent Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence report paints a picture of the fragile caregiver landscape in Canada today, how COVID worsened the situation, and what is needed for better ca

HCAP: Direct Action to Lower EMS Response Times

Alberta’s government is committed to ensuring an ambulance is available to everyone where and when they need it. Alberta’s Heath Care Action Plan (HCAP) will lead to better EMS response times. To

One-time Top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit

The one-time top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit aims to help low-income renters with the cost of renting. You may be eligible for a tax-free one-time payment of $500 if your income and the amount th

Alberta Affordability Payments: Applications Now Open

As part of the Affordability Action Plan, millions of Albertans struggling with inflation and the high cost of living can apply for the Affordability Payments program until June 30, 2023.Families w

Alberta Senior Warns Others Not to Fall for Scams Targeting the Elderly

An Alberta senior is warning others to be vigilant of scams and not fall victim to fraud schemes targeting the elderly.Betty Stuebing, who currently lives in a retirement residence in Calgary, told Gl

CORE Alberta News - January 6, 2023

Thank you for being a part of the CORE Alberta community! We have had a fantastic year with CORE Alberta! Since 2021 we have seen growth to 1425 CORE Members and 57,620 Active CORE users. We ar

CORE Alberta News - December 16, 2022

We are very grateful to everyone who collaborated and worked diligently to make this last year a positive one for the older adults across Alberta and for the community-based senior serving sector! Together we are making Alberta one of the best places to grow older.