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[Blog] The Loneliness Paradox: Why Staying Connected is More Than a Numbers Game

1. The Invisible EpidemicLoneliness has long been whispered about as a personal grievance, but behavioral science now recognizes it as a critical public health crisis. It is the silent toll isolation takes on the heart and the mind—a condition with physiological consequences as tangible as those o

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

Food Secure Canada Launches Initiative to Advance Indigenous and Black Food Sovereignties

The Canadian Food Movement is at a crossroads. Activism around food system issues has traditionally been white-led, underrepresenting the priorities and leadership of Indigenous, Black, and racialized

New Health Advocate Appointed to Guide Albertans

Alberta’s Health and Mental Health Advocate guides Albertans through the appropriate complaints resolution processes and provides information and education so they can become an advocate for their o

Alberta Needs an Extra 20,000 Homes to Maintain Affordability, But How Do We Get There?

For builders, developers and Calgarians looking for more affordable places to live, Jan. 17 could possibly be remembered as a milestone in the way the city plans and manages new growth in old neighbou

Foundation for Black Communities Chosen to Administer Black-led Philanthropic Fund

February 8, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario Employment and Social Development CanadaIn Canada, diversity is a fact, but inclusion is a choice. The Government of Canada is committed

Eligible Seniors Still Waiting for Affordability Payments from Province

Affordability payments went out at the end of January, but some Albertans who applied to the province’s program have yet to receive a payment.Like many people who applied for the support, Michael De

Dementia Survey

Dementia Survey

CORE Alberta News - February 3, 2023

Thank you for being a part of the CORE Alberta community!Already a month into 2023 and we know you are all just as busy as ever! As we enter Black History Month, this is a critical time to engage i

Supporting Pre-treatment Housing in Calgary

Every Albertan, no matter their circumstance, deserves the opportunity to pursue recovery from addiction. As part of building a recovery-oriented system of care, Alberta’s government is providing $1