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CANADA | Oct 08, 2024
[News] Canadian Leadership in Ageing Awards
The National Institute on Ageing (NIA) and RTOERO are hosting the 2024 Canadian Leadership in Ageing Awards competition.
READ MORECongratulations 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.
Thriving Together: Celebrating Seniors’ Week with Healthy Aging Alberta
Seniors’ Week (June 3-9) is a time to celebrate the contributions and value older adults bring to our communities
$18 Million Commitment to Support Seniors in Alberta
$6 million commitment over three years to Healthy Aging Alberta initiative (powered by United Way of Calgary and Area)
[News] What aging in place can look like: Golden Girls and NORCs
More Canadian seniors are choosing to avoid institutional living in favour of ‘aging in place.’ CBC’s Christine Birak breaks down why seniors are making this choice and what some alternatives lo
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