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CANADA | Sep 10, 2026

[Participate] Understanding Older Men’s Spousal Caregiving: A Photovoice Study

Study backgroundThis three-year photovoice study is led by Dr. John Oliffe, Founder and Lead Investigator of the University of British Columbia’s Men’s Health Research Program, with co-investigators Dr. Jennifer Baumbusch and Dr. Lilian Hung, and community collaborators the Family Care

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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