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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 MOREAdapting COVID-19 measures to support Albertans
With strong vaccine uptake, Alberta will gradually bring COVID-19 measures in line with other respiratory viruses to ensure health system capacity for the fall.
Nearly 75.6 per cent of eligible Alber
Doctors Worry That Memory Problems After COVID-19 May Set The Stage For Alzheimer's
Concerns are starting to arise about the long-term ramifications of COVID-19 on people's future health. Here is one example of a case:
Before she got COVID-19, Cassandra Hernandez, 38, was in great
Critical Worker Benefit application open to Aug. 31
Extending the deadline for applications gives employers more time to apply as they focus on reopening their businesses.
As Alberta’s economy recovers, small and medium-sized businesses are focused
Expanding broadband internet in rural Alberta
As part of Alberta’s Recovery Plan, Alberta’s government will invest up to $150 million to expand and improve broadband internet in rural, remote and Indigenous communities.
Currently, about 80 p
75 per cent of eligible Albertans now vaccinated
More than 2.8 million Albertans have rolled up their sleeves to protect themselves, their loved ones and their communities from COVID-19.
As of July 22, 75 per cent of eligible Albertans have receive
Supporting Indigenous-led mental health efforts
Alberta’s government will invest nearly $8 million to support Indigenous-led efforts to care for mental health, including supporting the healing of residential school survivors and their families.
UCF Researcher Identifies Models For Healthy Aging
Su-I Hou, professor and founding director of UCF’s School of Global Health Management and Informatics, identified models of how older adults can best “age in community” mentally and physically.
Housing helps Blackfoot women start a new chapter
The governments of Alberta and Canada will fund new housing for Blackfoot women who intend to move to Lethbridge from nearby reserves.
This unique project will provide 14 safe and stable housing unit
Housing on the way for Lethbridge seniors
The governments of Alberta and Canada are bringing more mixed-income housing to Lethbridge-area seniors.
The new development includes 64 housing units addressing the need for more affordable seniors
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