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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

Calgary vaccine clinic expands hours during Ramadan

From May 4-10, the Genesis Centre clinic in northeast Calgary will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. This will allow Albertans to access their vaccines after sundown, which is an important daily ma

Community Engagement Matters (Now More Than Ever)

Data-driven and evidence-based practices present new opportunities for public and social sector leaders to increase impact while reducing inefficiency. But in adopting such approaches, leaders must av

Targeted regional measures to bend the curve

Targeted restrictions will apply to municipalities or regions where there are at least 350 cases per 100,000 people and 250 currently active cases. New measures will apply to junior and senior high s

New rent support for Albertans between jobs

Under the redesigned Rent Supplement Program, the new temporary benefit provides a subsidy for working households with low income or those between jobs. Support is available for up to two years to hel

World Immunization Week

World Immunization Week, led by the World Health Organization every year during the last week of April, is a time to talk about the critical role vaccines play in keeping older people safe and healthy

Fighting misinformation in the time of COVID-19, one click at a time

The United Kingdom and WHO collaborate to manage the infodemic Acting on the wrong information can kill. In the first 3 months of 2020, nearly 6 000 people around the globe were hospitalized because

The 2021 Census is Coming!

The 2021 Census is coming! Starting on May 3, more than 15 million households will receive a secure access code in their mailbox, along with instructions on how to complete their census. Accurate, r

Increasing access to Alberta's rapid testing program

Businesses and service providers that want to access free rapid tests from the Government of Alberta will no longer be required to have a health-care provider oversee their screening program. This me

Awareness on Grant Scams to Prevent Victimization

Grant scams are offers of guaranteed free money. Yet, fraudsters will collect personal and financial information, upfront fees, and leave consumers with empty promises. READ MORE HERE