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CANADA | Jul 25, 2024
Canadian Seniors Planning Day of Action on Climate on Oct. 1, 2024
To date, more than 40 centres are organizing a climate action on October 1st.
READ MOREPlan to help support Canadians through the next phase of the recovery - Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit
The new Canada Recovery Caregiver Benefit, will be effective from September 27, 2020 for 1 year, and provide $500 per week, for up to 26 weeks per household to eligible Canadians.
The closure of scho
COVID-19 scheduled surgery backlog reduced by 88 per cent
COVID-19 has caused scheduled surgery backlogs across Canada. Early in the pandemic, Alberta Health Services (AHS) estimated Alberta would be facing a backlog of up to two years. Instead, Alberta has
NON-PROFITS ARE PRONE TO TOXIC WORK ENVIRONMENTS, EXPERTS SAY
A story by Jacky Habib, digging into why social impact organizations are prone to toxic work environments sparked an exploration into more ‘elephant in the room’ issues in the world of social good
Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards
Nominations are open for the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards recognizing those who make a lasting impact in their community. The Stars of Alberta awards highlight and pay tribute to volunteers who g
Government of Canada invests in community-based projects addressing challenges of dementia
With more than 432,000 Canadians over the age of 65 living with dementia, communities across Canada are seeing the impacts that this condition has on both those living with dementia and those who care
Canada Care Awards
As many as 6 million Canadians are caregivers, caring for children with disabilities, elderly parents and other loved ones who need assistance. Together with an army of health professionals, they’re
AGE-WELL invests over $10 million in 22 new research projects
AGE-WELL NCE Inc. (Aging Gracefully across Environments using Technology to Support Wellness, Engagement and Long Life) is pleased to announce funding for 22 new research projects that leverage techno
Legislation on COVID-19 disability payment receives Royal Assent
Bill C-20, An Act respecting further COVID-19 measures, today received Royal Assent, ensuring that the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) will continue to protect jobs by helping businesses keep e
20 million free masks available province-wide
On July 13, 2020 the Government of Alberta announced that Albertans have another chance to pick up free non-medical face masks at the counter or drive-thru of their local A&W, McDonald’s Canada
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