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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 MOREWorld Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Minister Pon
Minister of Seniors and Housing Josephine Pon issued the following statement on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day:
“June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a day for all of us to unite against e
Alberta to Lift Remaining Health Restrictions
Alberta will take the final step in its plan to ease public health measures as the province moves past the Omicron BA.2 wave and COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to decline.
The rate of new hospita
Statement Recognizing Alberta Public Service Week
Premier Jason Kenney issued this statement recognizing Alberta Public Service Week:
“Behind every public program and service, every government policy and new initiative, are the hard-working peopl
Calgary State of Local Emergency: Ministers McIver and Nixon Statement
Minister of Municipal Affairs Ric McIver and Minister of Environment and Parks Jason Nixon issued the following statement on the risk of flooding in southern and central Alberta:
“Alberta’s gove
Recognizing Newcomer Successes
Alberta is launching the Newcomer Recognition Awards to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of immigrants in this province.
Newcomers contribute to Alberta’s economic recovery and cultural di
Supporting Improved Mental Health in Rural Alberta
In partnership with Counselling Alberta, Alberta’s government is ensuring that every Albertan has access to the support they may need to improve their mental health.
Counselling Alberta will provid
Overdose Prevention App Now Available Province-Wide
Albertans across the province now have access to the Digital Overdose Response System (DORS), an app that helps prevent a fatal overdose when using opioids and other substances alone at home.
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Systems Improvements for Income Support and AISH Programs
Today (June 8, 2022), Community and Social Services is launching a new, user-friendly online application for the Income Support program. The online application can be accessed at https://www.alberta.
Calgary Needs More Dementia-Friendly Spaces, Advocate Says
Calgary is lacking in dementia-friendly spaces, an advocate says, and her group is part of a new project trying to figure out what one could look like.
Shopping centres, grocery stores, parks and ev
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