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CANADA | May 29, 2026

[Nominate] Canada's Volunteer Awards

Canada's Volunteer Awards (CVA) recognizes volunteers, non-profit organizations, and businesses for their contributions to the voluntary sector across the country. The Awards highlight the many ways that volunteering strengthens our communities.The call for Nominations is now OPENPlease submit a nom

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

Antidepressants More Likely to Be Prescribed to LTC Residents Than Other Seniors: Report

Seniors living in long-term care across the country were three times more likely to have been prescribed antidepressants over the last five years than those in the community, a new report from the

Launching CompassionateAlberta.ca

With the support of the Government of Alberta, Covenant Health’s Palliative Institute is launching a website dedicated to raising awareness of advance care planning and palliative care. Launched on

Grants Will Support Diversity and Combat Racism

Alberta is launching a new grant program to increase cultural awareness and help Albertans address racism. The Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Grant Program is investing $1 million for community org