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CANADA | Apr 18, 2024
[News] Men’s Sheds organization looking to expand into Lethbridge
Men’s Sheds organization looking to expand into Lethbridge
READ MORECOVID-19 impacts on productivity growth and gender differences in employment
Labour productivity posts second-largest increase since 1981
During the pandemic, labour productivity posted its second-largest increase since 1981, rising 3.8% from the fourth quarter of 2019 to the
Yes, remnants of discriminatory urban planning remain
The way we build cities reflects how we view ourselves— and how we view others. For decades, zoning bylaws and restrictive covenants have worked to keep parts of North America’s cities white, rele
TELUS Health first in Canada to provide residents with innovative LivingWell Companion personal emergency response services on Apple Watch
TELUS Health, the largest Canadian-owned provider of personal emergency response services (PERS), today announced it is revolutionizing how Canadians experience wearable emergency support in Canada by
Opinion: We need a national shift to ensure Canadians age with 'zest and dignity'
The impact of COVID-19 has been tragic for seniors and their families. Deaths in long-term care facilities have been staggering. The pandemic has also exposed many broader issues beyond LTC facilities
New long-term care standards will fall flat without money or enforcement, experts warn
The federal government is spending $3 billion over five years to establish new standards to improve long-term care in Canada. Advocates say the money alone is not enough — that they want measures to
Update from Canada’s Minister of Seniors, Deb Schulte
Update from Canada’s Minister of Seniors, Deb Schulte
Seniors across Canada tell me they are worried about their financial security and outliving their savings. Some older seniors share how their l
Pandemic pet: communal cat brings comfort for Calgary seniors
Silvera’s first Cat Room opened in April. Fostering felines has brought a lot of joy to residents and employees at Valleyview!
This initiative has been a few years in the making. Silvera was inspir
United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Global Affairs Canada is soliciting applications by Canadians interested in presenting their candidacy for election to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (the CRPD
Here’s Why You Need to Go For a Walk Every Single Day
In 2019, a Journal of Clinical Oncology study reported that a small amount of physical activity—such as taking a brisk walk for 20 minutes or more a day—is linked to a lower risk of seven types of
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