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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

Advocacy groups stress importance of supporting Calgary seniors during the holidays

Seniors advocacy groups say while showing care and support is a meaningful initiative year round, it’s especially important over the holidays and during long, cold winter months. MP Fortin, an agin

Food insecurity a struggle for those with celiac disease, Calgarian says

Canadians face 5 to 7 per cent price increase for food in 2022 A Calgary woman with celiac disease says her budget can't keep up with the rising cost of the food she needs. Jade Jones says she's had

Celebrating progress on a new cancer centre

Patients will soon see improved access to cancer care as construction crews make significant progress on the new Calgary Cancer Centre. Approximately 900 construction and trades workers are working 2

Alberta Housing Sector’s Response to Passing of Bill 78: Alberta Housing Amendment Act

After years of consultation with the Government of Alberta, the Alberta Seniors & Community Housing Association (ASCHA), which represents over 100 organizations that provide community and seniors

Fall session: Alberta’s Recovery Plan moves ahead

Alberta’s Recovery Plan came into sharp focus during Alberta’s legislature sitting, with major advancements on creating jobs and diversifying the economy. The fall session started on Oct. 25

No bus ride, no forms, just food — how tiny charity startups have pushed big players to change

The pandemic has led to the birth and growth of numerous startup charities as an alternative to established and long-standing charitable organizations. Operating on a more informal basis that seeks to

A new weapon in the fight against opioid overdose

Alberta’s government is the first in Canada to fully cover the cost of the injectable opioid treatment drug Sublocade. The treatment lasts in a person’s system for 30 days, providing stabiliza

Social Snacking Campaign

Learn about the "Social Snacking" campaign - combatting mental health threats brought forward by the pandemic. WATCH HERE

Alberta seniors warn others after CERB disrupts pension payments: ‘I can’t go on like this’

Two Alberta seniors are hoping their recent experiences with claiming the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) can help others know they’re not alone with their frustrations. CERB was rolled