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CANADA | Mar 26, 2026

[News] How you can learn to age in a healthy way

Adults approaching their senior years and those who are already older adults are invited to take place in an Alberta-wide initiative to help learn to age in a healthy way.

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

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

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

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

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

Sixty per cent of Albertans now vaccinated

With 60 per cent of eligible Albertans vaccinated, Stage 2 easing could begin on June 10, subject to hospitalizations being below 500 and trending downwards. The two-week waiting period begins once t

Making homes more energy efficient to reduce energy bills, create jobs, and cut pollution

Climate action starts at home. By helping Canadians make their homes more energy efficient, the Government of Canada is making it easier for them to reduce their energy bills and making their lives mo

First drive-through vaccine clinic coming to NE Calgary

The new clinic is one of a range of initiatives to help increase vaccination rates in the northeast, along with targeted clinics for businesses with large workforces in the area, and temporary clinics

How soon are second doses coming for Canadians, and who will get them first?

As Canada continues to vaccinate more and more of its population, focus is shifting to the complicated next phase of the immunization plan: second doses. Right now, more than 53 per cent of the countr