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CANADA | Oct 25, 2024

Healthy Aging CORE Research Spotlight: October 2024

Research Spotlight: UBC Men's Health Research ProgramThe UBC Men's Health Research Program focuses on masculinities as it influences menā€™s health behaviours and illness management, and its impact on partners, families and overall life quality. Findings from their research inform menā€™s health int

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Restrictions Exemption Program updated

Starting NovemberĀ 29, ski hills can operate outdoor activities without implementing the Restrictions Exemption Program (REP) and trade shows can opt into the program. Ski hill operators can implemen
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Investment leverages $130 million to boost innovation

New funding for research infrastructure at the University of Alberta will strengthen Albertaā€™s position as a leader in research and technology development. The University of Alberta is receiving cl
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REP safety training now available

Albertaā€™s front-line workers can now access safety training to help them keep businesses open and patrons safe during the pandemic. The Restrictions Exemption Program Safety Training is available t
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QR code vaccine record updated for travel

Albertans planning to travel can download an updated vaccine record with a QR code to use within and outside Canada on Nov. 24. Albertaā€™s vaccine record will be updated to meet the recommended Cana
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Youngest baby boomers risk becoming a ā€˜forgotten generationā€™ with inequality skyrocketing and financial pressures worsening

According to a new report, 'Boom and bust?', people in their 50s and 60s today ā€“ the tail end of the post war baby boom ā€“ are at risk of becoming a ā€˜forgotten generation,ā€™ facing greater chall
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Calgary Film Focuses on Late-in-Life Romance

Director Dominique Keller joins Global News Morning Calgary via Skype to discuss what inspired her to make ā€œLove: The Last Chapter,ā€ a local film about late-in-life romance that is opening the Cal
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Non-health-care agencies receive free PPE

The Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) is distributing surplus personal protective equipment (PPE) to an expanded group of non-health-care organizations across Alberta. In addition to the sur
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Opinion: Housing is a human right; Alberta must act like it

Housing is an essential need, like food and water. Canada recognized this basic fact in 2019, enshrining housing as a human right in the National Housing Strategy Act. So, why are so many Albertans l
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Expanding addiction, mental health teams in Edmonton

Albertaā€™s government is helping everyday Albertans by providing $600,000 to expand the Edmonton Police Serviceā€™s HELP teams. Edmonton Police Serviceā€™s Human-centred Engagement and Liaison Partn
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