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CANADA | May 29, 2026

[Nominate] Canada's Volunteer Awards

Canada's Volunteer Awards (CVA) recognizes volunteers, non-profit organizations, and businesses for their contributions to the voluntary sector across the country. The Awards highlight the many ways that volunteering strengthens our communities.The call for Nominations is now OPENPlease submit a nom

Healthy Aging CORE Research Spotlight: January 2024

Research SpotlightThe Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors Forum is an intergovernmental body established to share information, discuss new and emerging issues related to s

[News] Social networks are key to good health. That has some doctors seeking strategies to cure loneliness

Posted: Dec 19, 2023According to a recent poll of people in more than 140 countries, almost a quarter of the world's population — or about one billion people — feel lonely. The survey wasn't as

[News] Men's Shed's Movement Fights Loneliness

Men's Shed's Movement Fights Lonliness

How Communities Around the World Are Connecting Social Isolation and Health

How Communities Around the World Are Connecting Social Isolation and Health

[News] An intergenerational classroom is bridging generation gaps

An intergenerational classroom is bridging generation gaps

[Blog] Homeless Encampments in Edmonton: An Individualized Symptom of Systemic Homelessness

Homeless Encampments in Edmonton: An Individualized Symptom of Systemic Homelessness

[Release] Helping seniors age in their communities

A new seniors lodge review panel will find ways to make the most of existing seniors lodge spaces and help seniors age in their communities.

[News] Jasper Joins Alberta’s Social Prescribing Initiative for Seniors’ Welfare

Click HERE to read the full articleIn a significant stride towards enhancing the quality of life for seniors, the Municipality of Jasper’s Community Development Department has become part of an ambi

[Call for Submissions] Social Prescribing Conference: Canada's 1st International Social Prescribing Conference

Click HERE to learn more September 26 to 27, 2024 at The Carlu in Toronto, Ontario for an in-person, international social prescribing conference! This conference will increase awareness, demonstrate a