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CANADA | Aug 06, 2026

[Blog] The Loneliness Paradox: Why Staying Connected is More Than a Numbers Game

1. The Invisible EpidemicLoneliness has long been whispered about as a personal grievance, but behavioral science now recognizes it as a critical public health crisis. It is the silent toll isolation takes on the heart and the mind—a condition with physiological consequences as tangible as those o

PTSD Awareness Day: Associate Minister Luan

Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Jason Luan issued the following statement on PTSD Awareness Day: “June 27 is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day. “PTSD is a m

Over 4 million vaccine doses administered in Alberta

As of June 24, 4,022,084 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been delivered through Alberta Health Services, community pharmacies and physician clinics across the province. Now, 71.3 per cent of Albertans

Rewarding investment and driving recovery

Eligible incorporated Alberta businesses are now able to fully write off the cost of qualifying capital assets in the year of acquisition, which will help encourage investment. Adopting the temporary

More Albertans to receive $1,200 Critical Worker Benefit

The Critical Worker Benefit is a joint federal-provincial program with $465 million available to recognize the hard work of critical workers during the pandemic. During the first round of the Critica

Win Calgary Stampede prizes for getting vaccinated

More than 1.5 million Albertans have already entered the Open for Summer Lottery, which currently includes three draws for $1 million and travel prizes from Air Canada and WestJet. Calgary Stampede f

Canadian Radio Broadcasters Join Together to Amplify Indigenous Voices with A DAY TO LISTEN, June 30

More than 400 radio stations from broadcasters across Canada, including Bell Media, Corus Entertainment Inc., Rogers Sports & Media, and Stingray Radio unite for a full day of programming dedicate

Statement by the Prime Minister on National Indigenous Peoples Day

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day: “Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, we invite all Canadians to learn and celebr

Mentors being sought for Indigenous youth throughout Alberta

National Indigenous Peoples Day June 21 is an opportunity to celebrate and reflect, in part, on the past. But Tanya Tourangeau, who has been working as the Indigenous engagement lead for Alberta Ment

Freedom to Care Act: Bill Passed on Division

On June 16, the Government of Alberta passed the Freedom to Care Act on division. The Act will come into effect on September 1, 2021. CCVO has previously shared some reflections on the Act here and h