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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

Apply Now for the Civil Society Fund (Round Three)

All sectors and sizes of organizations can now apply for grants up to $500,000 through the third round of the Civil Society Fund. Alberta’s government is investing an additional $6 million through

Lethbridge Housing Authority Secures Funding for Seniors Housing Project

In her sixth attempt to secure a response from city council in the past year, Robin James finally left council chambers on Tuesday with a smile on her face. James, the chief administrative officer of

Electricity Rebate Program Extended Until December

Nearly two million homes, farms and businesses will receive electricity rebates for the rest of the year to help cover high bills amid rising energy costs. The electricity rebate program will now off

Nominations for the Canadian Mental Health Association, Alberta Division Awards Now Open (deadline September 30, 2022)

Do you know a mental health champion in your community? Nominate them for a Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Alberta Division Award today! Each year, CMHA, Alberta Division recognizes men

10% Increase to the Old Age Security Pension for Seniors Aged 75 and Older

Canadians are living longer than ever before. As they age, older adults tend to have lower incomes and often face higher health-related expenses because of the onset of illness or disability. This fin

Natural Gas Rebate to Support Albertans

Starting October 1, all consumers connected to the natural gas distribution system and paying a bill directly to a natural gas retailer with less than 2,500 gigajoules (GJ) of annual natural gas consu

Canadian Multiculturalism Day: Associate Minister Yaseen

Associate Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism Muhammad Yaseen issued the following statement on Canadian Multiculturalism Day: “Since 2003, Canadian Multiculturalism Day has been celebrat

Buddy Up: Calgary Centre for Suicide Prevention Campaign Seeks to Open the Conversation Surrounding Men’s Mental Health

Editor’s note: If you or a loved one need help regarding suicide, you can call the Canada Suicide Prevention Service’s 24/7/365 free support line at 1-833-456-4566. You can also text 45645 between

Retirement Home for LGBTQ2S+ Seniors Is in the Works

The Edmonton Pride Seniors Group (EPSG) is getting closer to its dream of building a queer-friendly retirement home. The group is working with the city to acquire a piece of land on which to build