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CANADA | Sep 17, 2026

[Article] How age-friendly public spaces support independence and connection

Public spaces greatly affect our everyday lives. Sidewalks, parks, green spaces, and other shared areas allow us to exercise, meet others, participate in communities, and complete errands that sustain our everyday needs. However, public spaces are not always designed with older adults in mind.High c

Reclaiming Indigenous names

In light of the tragic discovery of the remains of 215 Indigenous children at the Kamloops Indian Residential School, Alberta’s government is taking further steps toward reconciliation. Effective im

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

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

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

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

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