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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 MOREAlberta Expands Access to Fourth Vaccine Doses
Alberta is expanding eligibility for fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccine and Paxlovid treatment to protect those most at risk from severe outcomes.
The number of COVID-19-positive patients in hospital r
Relief From High Inflation for Continuing Care Residents
Alberta’s government will reduce the impact of high inflation on continuing care residents by paying the first three months of this year’s annual increase in accommodation charges for them.
The g
Government of Canada Announces Affordable High-Speed Internet to Help Connect Low-Income Families and Seniors
Canadians need access to high-quality Internet services at affordable prices. Through the Connecting Families initiative, the Government of Canada, in partnership with 14 Internet service providers
Covenant Health to Operate New la Crete Health Centre
Planning is underway for the AHS-owned, Covenant Health-operated facility that will bring new maternity and emergency medical services space to northern Alberta.
Alberta’s government is providing a
Relief at the Pumps Is Here for Albertans
Alberta’s government is no longer collecting the provincial fuel tax while oil prices are high.
Drivers will save the 13-cent provincial fuel tax on every litre of gasoline or diesel they purchase.
Paxlovid to be available at more Alberta pharmacies
Starting April 1, more pharmacies can supply COVID-19 antiviral medication to eligible Albertans.
Paxlovid is the first COVID-19 treatment approved by Health Canada that can be taken orally at home
Making trust legislation work for Albertans
New legislation would make it more efficient to create and manage trusts, and reduce the need to go to court.
If passed, the new Trustee Act would replace existing legislation and improve the managem
Taking Steps to Transform Continuing Care
Alberta would be the only Canadian jurisdiction with one overarching piece of legislation for its entire continuing care system under a proposed new bill.
If passed, Bill 11, the Continuing Care Act
Stars Ready for Takeoff as Province Doubles Funding
Alberta’s government is continuing to address emergency medical services (EMS) issues by ensuring sustainable, long-term funding so STARS can continue to offer high-quality critical care for Alberta
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