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CANADA | Oct 15, 2025

[Blog] Prescriptions for aging well: Muscle, strength and protein matter

As we age, many of us begin to think more seriously about how to maintain our health, independence, and quality of life. In a recent webinar, Dr. Stuart Phillips, Professor of Kinesiology at McMaster University and Canada Research Chair in Skeletal Muscle Health, shared compelling insights into how muscle, strength, and protein play a vital role in aging well.

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New support to produce COVID-19 vaccines and treatments in Canada

The Prime Minister announced the government has signed a memorandum of understanding with Novavax to pursue the production of its COVID-19 vaccine at the National Research Council of Canada’s Biolog
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Increasing protection for vulnerable Albertans

Alberta’s government is providing $68.5 million to protect vulnerable Albertans and staff in continuing care and residential addiction and mental health treatment facilities, as well as home care cl
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Expanding COVID supports for all Albertans

All Albertans are now eligible to receive self-isolation supports to help limit the spread of COVID-19. Prior to this expansion, only Albertans in Edmonton and Calgary were eligible for the $625 paym
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The Medically At-Risk Driver (MARD) Centre issues a second funding call for alternate transportation for seniors’ service providers in rural and remote Alberta - Application due March 31

MARD Centre issues a second funding call for alternate transportation for seniors’ service providers in rural and remote Alberta The spread of COVID-19 and temporary closures of alternate transport
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Volunteer Airdrie seeking new recruits for Volunteer Driver Program

READ FULL ARTICLE Volunteer Airdrie is seeking assistance with transportation for seniors and disabled residents. Over the past three months, there has been a large increase in requests for drivers
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Limited provincewide changes to public health measures

Easing of restrictions for outdoor gatherings, personal services and funeral attendance will take effect Jan. 18. While indoor gatherings remain prohibited, up to 10 people will be allowed at outdo
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Satellite vaccine clinics open in emergency departments and progress to date

Nine satellite clinics have already taken place, with more than 425 emergency department staff vaccinated. As more vaccine becomes available, additional clinics will be opened for eligible staff. Albe
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Rapid testing expands to include vulnerable Albertans

Rapid testing will be expanded across the province to reach Albertans in homeless shelters, long-term care facilities and remote rural communities. Starting Dec. 18, rapid point-of-care testing will
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Winners of Minister’s Seniors Service Awards announced!

On December 15, 2020, the Honourable Josephine Pon, Minister of Seniors and Housing, presented awards to nine Albertans. Selected from 100 nominations – the most since 2007 – the 2020 Minister’s
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