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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

Alberta takes steps to safely return to normal

Provincewide public health measures will be gradually lifted as the fifth wave of COVID-19 subsides and pressure on the health-care system eases. Alberta will begin a careful and prudent plan to phas

Government of Canada introduces legislation to support low-income seniors who received pandemic benefits

As the global pandemic continues in Canada, the Government will continue to support vulnerable, low-income seniors who are experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19. The Canada Emergency Respon

Facing culture shock at 75-plus: New multicultural coach aims to help families with immigrating grandparents

With thousands of recent immigrant families using the super visa and permanent residency programs to sponsor grandparents, support is available to help those in the later stages of life find their fo

$6.5M to increase employment supports across Alberta

Alberta’s government has invested $6.5 million to provide additional career and employment services to support underserved Albertans. As part of Alberta’s Recovery Plan, 41 grants were awarded to

The New Mid-Life Crisis: Middle-Aged High Achievers are Burning Out at Work and Making Themselves Sick

Claire Coleman of The Telegraph opens up her article by signifying January 31 as historically the day that most people quit their jobs. With work-from-home restrictions easing and more people facing

New Workforce Partnerships get Albertans back to work

Alberta’s government is funding projects that give Albertans the tools to find good jobs and employers the skilled workers they need. A $1.53-million investment under the Workforce Partnerships pro

Platinum Jubilee: Premier Kenney

Premier Jason Kenney issued this statement on Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee: “Today, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Platinum Jubilee – 70 years of continuous

Heart Health Awareness Month: Minister Copping

Minister of Health Jason Copping issued the following statement on Heart Health Awareness Month: “February is Heart Health Awareness Month – a time to recognize the importance of taking care o

Supporting first responders’ mental health

The Alberta government is helping equip first responders and emergency health-care workers to manage post-traumatic stress injuries. Alberta firefighters, police officers, paramedics, sheriffs, corre