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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'
READ MOREApply Now for the Civil Society Fund (Round Three)
All sectors and sizes of organizations can now apply for grants up to $500,000 through the third round of the Civil Society Fund.
Alberta’s government is investing an additional $6 million through
Lethbridge Housing Authority Secures Funding for Seniors Housing Project
In her sixth attempt to secure a response from city council in the past year, Robin James finally left council chambers on Tuesday with a smile on her face. James, the chief administrative officer of
Electricity Rebate Program Extended Until December
Nearly two million homes, farms and businesses will receive electricity rebates for the rest of the year to help cover high bills amid rising energy costs.
The electricity rebate program will now off
Nominations 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
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