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CANADA | Dec 11, 2024
[News] Ipsos Poll: Majority of Canadians with Household Income Below $60K May Soon Turn to Charities to Meet Daily Essential Needs
Charities facing sustained, high demand for essential services
READ MOREPandemic Fatigue: One-In-Three Canadians Report Struggles With Mental Health; 23% Say They’re ‘Depressed’
Entering the third year of the pandemic, the picture of mental health in Canada is one of exhaustion and increasing trauma.
A new study from the Angus Reid Institute finds a population largely fatigu
Protecting the health-care system from Omicron peak
Alberta is taking immediate actions to protect Albertans and health-care system capacity as hospitalizations from COVID-19 rise.
COVID-19 hospitalizations have surpassed any other time in the pandemi
New homes, brighter futures in Fort Saskatchewan
The governments of Alberta and Canada are celebrating the construction of a new $17.3-million affordable housing development that will provide needed homes for seniors, individuals and families in For
Building healthy, vibrant communities
Alberta’s government is supporting communities by investing $10.6 million to upgrade or build 88 public-use community facilities across the province.
The Community Facility Enhancement Program prov
How to know when it’s time for seniors to stop driving
Driving is a lifeline for many retirees – a fundamental part of their lifestyle that allows them to maintain friendships, visit family, remain independent and participate in community activities.
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Immunocompromised Albertans eligible for fourth dose
More than 80,000 Albertans will soon be able to receive fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccine to bolster immunity.
In line with recommendations from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI)
Public sector anti-harassment training
An online anti-harassment course delivered to all Alberta government employees is now being offered to all agencies, boards and commissions across the province. The course provides knowledge and s
More than 8M vaccine doses administered
More than eight million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered since December 2020, providing Albertans with critical protection against infection. This includes 89.7 per cent of Alberta
Mentoring newcomers for success in Alberta’s workforce
Funding of $1 million is available to help newcomers access mentorship opportunities to build their careers and further diversify Alberta’s economy. The Alberta Immigrant Mentorship Innovation Grant
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