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CANADA | Nov 12, 2025

[Survey Results] A Survey About Generosity in Canada – Study #2

This 2025 study builds on our 2023 research to delve deeper into the reasons behind the decline in generosity. - The findings are clear. It is essential for our sector leadership organizations, and Ottawa policymakers to act on the implications for the well-being of our communities.What is in this r

Seniors and the Alberta Budget

Lori Sigurdson, Alberta NDP Seniors and Housing Critic, calls the UCP's just-released Budget 2023 a 'deceptive' one that gives out goodies to various groups with one hand, only to plan to yank it away

2023 Healthy Aging Alberta Regional Gatherings: Registration Now Open!

Join other Community-Based Senior Serving professionals in your area for a day of learning and connection.This is an in-person opportunity for organizations to showcase their work and learn from one a

2023 Healthy Aging Alberta Regional Gatherings: Call for Presentations

Healthy Aging Alberta is seeking presentation proposals from CBSS professionals for the Conversation Cafe portion of our 2023 Regional Gatherings.Anyone interested in sharing their experiences, ideas

CORE Alberta News - March 2, 2023

Thank you for being a part of the CORE Alberta community! March has some important events: International Women's Day is March 8 and Social Prescribing Day is March 9!Social Prescribing Day - MARC

Alberta Budget 2023

From the news release:Budget 2023 secures Alberta’s future by growing the economy, creating good-paying jobs, strengthening health care and education, and keeping Alberta communities safe.RevenueIn

Experts Appointed to Emergency Review Panel

The Public Health Emergencies Governance Review Panel will review the legislation that guided Alberta’s response to COVID-19 and recommend changes to improve the handling of future public health eme

Seniors and Kids Play Together in This Innovative Alberta Pilot Project

An innovative pilot program in Sherwood Park, Alta., is embracing the mantra "you are only as young as you feel" as it pairs seniors with preschoolers with the goal of benefiting both groups.In a roo

Alberta Auditor Says Staff Shortages Led to Major Care Home Problems During Pandemic

EDMONTON, AB – Alberta’s auditor general says the province’s continuing-care system struggled desperately to cope in the early waves of the COVID-19 pandemic mainly due to crippling staff short

CORE Alberta News - February 17, 2023

Thank you for being a part of the CORE Alberta community!This week we are looking a little deeper into Food Security. According to a University of Toronto study, Alberta has the highest rate of ho