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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

Here’s Why You Need to Go For a Walk Every Single Day

In 2019, a Journal of Clinical Oncology study reported that a small amount of physical activity—such as taking a brisk walk for 20 minutes or more a day—is linked to a lower risk of seven types of

How to talk about vaccines

This article is part of a series of explainers on vaccine development and distribution. Learn more about vaccines – from how they work and how they’re made to ensuring safety and equitable access

Government of Canada invests in skills training to help get Canadians back to work

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous impact on Canadian workers with many facing job losses and the need to upgrade or learn new skills to re-join the workforce. The Government of Canada has bee

Revitalization of Indigenous laws at centre of Government of Canada funding

Call to Action 50 calls upon the federal government to collaborate with Indigenous organizations to fund Indigenous law institutes for the development, use and understanding of Indigenous laws and acc

Mental Health/Wellness Resources as Follow-Up to Stakeholder Call with Government of Alberta Seniors and Housing

Mental Health/Wellness Resources As highlighted during the call, mental health support for frontline workers and staff dealing with the stress of the pandemic is top of mind for many. Please visit th

Long working hours increasing deaths from heart disease and stroke: WHO, ILO

Long working hours led to 745 000 deaths from stroke and ischemic heart disease in 2016, a 29 per cent increase since 2000, according to the latest estimates by the World Health Organization and the I

Interactive map breaks down Alberta vaccine coverage

Building on Alberta’s commitment to provide robust information to Albertans related to COVID-19 in our province, a new online map will break down vaccine coverage by local geographic area. Starting

Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People

The CDC has recently released updated guidelines around mask recommendations, particularly around those who have received two vaccinations. Fully vaccinated people can: Resume activities without w

Helping local businesses access COVID-19 testing

A one-of-a-kind partnership with Alberta Chambers of Commerce will make it easier for small and medium-sized businesses to access rapid testing kits. Alberta is the first province in Western Canada t