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CANADA | Sep 02, 2026

[News] Top 7 Over 70 recipients for 2026 announced

The Community Foundation of Southeast Alberta has announced the seven recipients of its 2026 Top 7 Over 70 awards, recognizing older adults who continue to make significant contributions to their communities.

New study shows financial impact of homelessness on our health-care system

A new study out of London, Ont. lays out the cost of the homelessness crisis on our health-care system.

Calgary shelter for seniors feels housing crisis pressure

A shelter for seniors in Calgary’s core said it’s feeling the pressure of the ongoing housing crisis.

Men’s Shed comes to Medicine Hat

This year a Men’s Shed was opened at Unison’s Veiner Centre in Medicine Hat. Men’s Sheds are non-profit groups supporting senior men.

Congratulations to the Town of Banff on your Alberta Age-Friendly Recognition Award

Alberta’s government officially recognized the Town of Banff for demonstrating their commitment to becoming more age-friendly and for developing an age-friendly action plan.

TD study reveals distinct giving behaviour among Canadian female philanthropists

Donations made by women in Canada have nearly tripled since 2011

Food insecurity is at a crisis point': Advocate argues policy changes are needed

We need better policies that will provide people with the income they need to put food on the table, feed their families, and live healthier lives.

'They don't have anywhere for their pet to go': More Calgarians forced to give up their dogs

In addition to inflation, vet costs, food, pet insurance, grooming, medication and a plethora of other factors, owning a pet is becoming increasingly expensive

Most Albertans now say it's difficult to meet monthly expenses

In a recent poll commissioned by CBC News, 54 per cent of Albertans said it's been difficult to meet their monthly household expenses — marking the first time that a majority of people have felt that way over six years of similar polling.

Half of racialized people have experienced discrimination or unfair treatment in the past five years

Using pooled data from six waves of the Canadian Social Survey, it is possible to examine the intersection of various characteristics of people who have experienced discrimination.