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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

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

Central Alberta Mayors Walk to Spread Awareness on Falls Prevention

Central Alberta mayors walked in unison on Tuesday to bring awareness to Falls Prevention Month this November. After missing two years due to the pandemic, the Central Alberta Falls Prevention Coal

Growing Older

The world is getting older. Globally, longevity is increasing markedly, and birth rates are falling. This demographic reality is often portrayed in calamitous terms. Economists, politicians, policyma