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CANADA | Sep 02, 2026

[News] Top 7 Over 70 recipients for 2026 announced

The Community Foundation of Southeast Alberta has announced the seven recipients of its 2026 Top 7 Over 70 awards, recognizing older adults who continue to make significant contributions to their communities.

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

Alberta hits 70% threshold, triggering full reopening on July 1

With 70.2 per cent of eligible Albertans having been vaccinated with at least one dose as of June 17, Alberta will move to Stage 3 on July 1 and fully reopen, removing all mandatory restrictions. Any

Nearly 1000 people take a stand for seniors with us on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

On June 15th, CanAge, alongside partners Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario and the Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, hosted a national online event on ending elder abuse in Canada in

Community-led efforts promoting multiculturalism

The Multiculturalism, Indigenous and Inclusion Grant (MIIG) Program is part of the government’s strategy to advance work on both multiculturalism and anti-racism by funding projects that celebra

Major vaccination drive at Edmonton Islamic Centre

Up to 1,200 Albertans can receive their first dose of mRNA vaccine over three days at the Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) Islamic Centre. The clinic will run from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on June 18 and 11

Working together to prevent elder abuse

The government is providing $750,000 to the Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Council to support elder abuse prevention and intervention initiatives. Approximately $650,000 of this funding will help coord