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CANADA | Oct 06, 2026

[Participate] Dementia Community Survey (DemCS)

A WHO-supported survey is collecting perspectives on dementia support and care in communities around the world.tinyurl.com/dementia-community-surveyThe survey takes 10-15 minutes, is available in 16 languagesPeople living with dementia, caregivers, researchers, policymakers, and others interested in

Alberta attracts more investment into broadband: Minister Glubish

Minister of Service Alberta Nate Glubish issued the following statement on the recent federal investment into Alberta broadband: “Today, the Government of Canada announced that, collectively, Albe

Alberta takes steps to safely return to normal

Provincewide public health measures will be gradually lifted as the fifth wave of COVID-19 subsides and pressure on the health-care system eases. Alberta will begin a careful and prudent plan to phas

Government of Canada introduces legislation to support low-income seniors who received pandemic benefits

As the global pandemic continues in Canada, the Government will continue to support vulnerable, low-income seniors who are experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19. The Canada Emergency Respon

Facing culture shock at 75-plus: New multicultural coach aims to help families with immigrating grandparents

With thousands of recent immigrant families using the super visa and permanent residency programs to sponsor grandparents, support is available to help those in the later stages of life find their fo

$6.5M to increase employment supports across Alberta

Alberta’s government has invested $6.5 million to provide additional career and employment services to support underserved Albertans. As part of Alberta’s Recovery Plan, 41 grants were awarded to

The New Mid-Life Crisis: Middle-Aged High Achievers are Burning Out at Work and Making Themselves Sick

Claire Coleman of The Telegraph opens up her article by signifying January 31 as historically the day that most people quit their jobs. With work-from-home restrictions easing and more people facing

New Workforce Partnerships get Albertans back to work

Alberta’s government is funding projects that give Albertans the tools to find good jobs and employers the skilled workers they need. A $1.53-million investment under the Workforce Partnerships pro

Platinum Jubilee: Premier Kenney

Premier Jason Kenney issued this statement on Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee: “Today, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Platinum Jubilee – 70 years of continuous

Heart Health Awareness Month: Minister Copping

Minister of Health Jason Copping issued the following statement on Heart Health Awareness Month: “February is Heart Health Awareness Month – a time to recognize the importance of taking care o