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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

Dynamic Pension Pools Urgently Needed to Support Canadians' Retirement Income Security

A new report published by the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) and the Global Risk Institute (GRI), Affordable Lifetime Pension Income for a Better Tomorrow: How We Can Address the $1.5-trillion Dec

New Art Program Helps Seniors With Dementia

A new project is using artistic creativity to help seniors living with dementia. St. Michael’s Long Term Care Centre in Edmonton is seeking youth, ages 14 and over and adult volunteers, to partner w

Proof of vaccination to require QR code on November 15

Alberta’s vaccine record with a QR code is more secure and will soon be required to access venues implementing the Restrictions Exemption Program (REP). Previous Alberta immunization records withou

Alberta receives 5,000 doses of Janssen vaccine

Albertans aged 18 and older now have an additional COVID-19 vaccine option. Starting November 12, Albertans 18 years and older can book appointments to receive the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) CO

Program helps immigrant seniors adapt to life in Calgary

When it comes to day-to-day life in Canada, immigrant seniors have a different set of needs and settlement issues than their younger counterparts. For this reason, Immigrant Services Calgary (ISC) off

Student redesigns dictionary of her native Filipino language

Mikaela Yeo hopes her Chavacano dictionary can be marketed to learners locally and online — and will be a gift to preserve her grandmother’s memories. In addition to redesigning a dictionary of he

Alberta RCMP urges Albertans to consider cyber safety while shopping

With the holiday season coming up, and Black Friday and Cyber Monday occurring in November, many people will be starting their shopping this month. As a result, Alberta RCMP would like to remind Albe

In the race to a net-zero and inclusive future, Canadian pension funds have a critical role to play - and a new report shows how

In a fast-changing world where global investors are embarking on the largest reallocation of capital in history, pursuing sustainability and inclusivity offers social, environmental, and investment be

Helping grow socially purposed businesses

Alberta’s government is investing $2 million over four years in the UCeed Social Impact Fund to help launch and grow up to 100 social enterprises. The UCeed Social Impact Fund provides early-stage