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CANADA | Aug 06, 2026

[Blog] The Loneliness Paradox: Why Staying Connected is More Than a Numbers Game

1. The Invisible EpidemicLoneliness has long been whispered about as a personal grievance, but behavioral science now recognizes it as a critical public health crisis. It is the silent toll isolation takes on the heart and the mind—a condition with physiological consequences as tangible as those o

Seniors’ Debt a Growing Concern, Says Alberta Credit Counsellor

Whether it's the cost of groceries, utility bills, pump prices, or rising interest rates, Calgary credit counsellor Shari Thiel says something has caused more seniors to fall into debt and reach out f

‘Money Is Not Going as Far’: Food Bank Campaigns Become More Urgent as Inflation Rises

The demand for hampers across the province has risen by 30 per cent from 2019 to 2021, said Food Banks Alberta CEO Arianna Scott whose agency represents 109 food banks. “We’re seeing new families

Bivalent Booster Rollout to Begin for Those 18+

Starting on Sept. 21, appointments for the bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine can be booked, with vaccine administration also beginning on Sept. 21. After a thorough and independent scientific review,

With Rentals Scarce, a Program That Houses Students With Seniors Is Growing Fast

As rental prices rise in many Canadian cities, students are finding it more difficult to secure affordable housing. One program is offering an alternative that is not only easier on student wallets, b

Half of Canadians Say Health-Care System Would Suffer With an Infusion of Private Care; One-In-Three Say It Would Help

Staffing shortages and experiences of poor care across the country have public health officials and politicians searching for answers to Canada’s health care challenges. In some cases, this includes

Crowsnest Pass Celebrates New Homes for Seniors

The governments of Alberta and Canada are joining in the grand opening celebration of the new 85-unit Peaks to Pines seniors lodge. Located in Crowsnest Pass, 230 kilometres southeast of Calgary, Pea

Increasing Funding for Palliative and End-Of-Life Care

More than $11.3 million in funding will go to 25 projects to increase access to high-quality palliative care and ensure patients and families are treated with dignity and respect. The government issu

Ottawa Giving Alberta $115 Million for Seniors Care

A new agreement between the federal and provincial governments will see additional funding to support seniors living in long-term care in Alberta. Officials have signed the Safe Long-Term Care Fund (

Cancer Surgeries Exceeding Pre-Pandemic Levels

Cancer surgeries in Alberta are now at nearly 115 per cent of pre-pandemic volumes, with an increased number completed within clinically recommended time. As part of Alberta’s Surgical Initiative,