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CANADA | Aug 11, 2026

[Join Study] A Modern Profile of the Volunteer Engagement Profession

Volunteering is changing. Canada needs a new picture.In the more than two decades since Canada last measured volunteer engagement nationally, the nonprofit sector has transformed. Leaders who support volunteers deserve advocacy, resources, and recognition. This study will help make that happen.When

Immigrant Seniors Lonelier Than Those Born in Canada but Research Lacking: Statcan

After arriving from China in February 2016, Xihong Liu endured a Calgary winter that left him feeling socially isolated long after the snow gave way to spring sunshine.

For LGBTQ Seniors, Rainbow Elders is the Community They’ve Always Been Looking For

Rowena Williams says she took back her life the day her dad was lowered into the ground. No longer trapped by her loyalty to him to keep up the pretense of life as a straight woman, and with no obliga

More Affordable Housing for Albertans

The next round of funding for the Affordable Housing Partnership Program (AHPP) is open for applications from community partners to support innovative housing solutions.

Healthy Aging Alberta Update to Community: July 2023

This update highlights some steps Healthy Aging Alberta (HAA) has taken over the last few months to continue collaboratively advancing the development of our province's Community-Based Seniors Serving (CBSS) sector.

Federal Minister Announces $1.68 Million for Alberta Organizations Supporting Seniors

"I felt like I was given back my freedom and safety to do whatever I needed to do."

How Easy Is It for Seniors to Meet New People and Make Lasting Connections?

Staying engaged with your community and those around you can become more difficult as you age for a variety of reasons.

New Horizons for Seniors Program (Community-Based Projects) Call for Proposals Opens August 1!

The Minister of Seniors, Kamal Khera, highlights how the New Horizons for Seniors Program benefits seniors while announcing that the upcoming call for proposals for community-based projects is opening

Sharing Values, Not Just ‘Valuables’ With Next Generation

Edmonton retiree aims to expand awareness of ethical wills--a way to pass on beliefs and offer guidance after a loved one passes.

New Okotoks Company Aims to Keep Seniors in Their Homes

Home maintenance company exclusively for seniors aims to reduce stress by being their one-stop shop.