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CANADA | Oct 15, 2025

[Blog] Prescriptions for aging well: Muscle, strength and protein matter

As we age, many of us begin to think more seriously about how to maintain our health, independence, and quality of life. In a recent webinar, Dr. Stuart Phillips, Professor of Kinesiology at McMaster University and Canada Research Chair in Skeletal Muscle Health, shared compelling insights into how muscle, strength, and protein play a vital role in aging well.

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Alberta speeding up second-dose appointments

Alberta’s vaccine rollout continues to reach new milestones, with more than 2.8 million doses administered to date and 63.4 per cent of Albertans aged 12-plus having received at least one dose. Alb
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More Older Canadians Hope to Age at Home Post-COVID: Here’s How to Do It Successfully

COVID has further reinforced the conviction of many Canadians to stay in their homes rather than moving into a nursing home or long-term care facility. Sixty per cent of study participants said the p
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Alberta kicks off Stage 1 of Open for Summer Plan

The Stage 1 threshold of 50 per cent of Albertans age 12-plus having received at least one dose of vaccine was met on May 18. Together, Albertans have driven cases down and kept hospitalizations well
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The 215 children found at Kamloops Residential School

Over the weekend many began to process the news of the 215 children’s bodies found at the former residential school site in Kamloops by the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation. This is a story
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Statement by the Prime Minister on National Indigenous History Month

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Indigenous History Month: “Today, as we mark the beginning of National Indigenous History Month, we honour the
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Fort McMurray physician training site coming soon

A committee has been formed to work toward establishing a residency site in Fort McMurray. The site would be part of the University of Alberta’s family medicine residency training program. Through t
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Corbella: Improving the quality of life of our seniors in care is at the centre of new strategy

On Monday, the Alberta government released a 217-page report based on a long review into the province’s continuing care system, with the stated aim of making the lives of those in care more fulfilli
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Improving quality of life for continuing care residents

The report provides recommendations to improve the quality of life for residents and their families and the work environment for staff and operators, and make better use of taxpayer dollars. The repor
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National AccessAbility Week – May 30 to June 5, 2021

Join us from May 30 to June 5, 2021 to celebrate: the valuable contributions of Canadians with disabilities the accomplishments of individuals, communities and workplaces to remove barriers to acc
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