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CANADA | Oct 15, 2025

[Blog] Prescriptions for aging well: Muscle, strength and protein matter

As we age, many of us begin to think more seriously about how to maintain our health, independence, and quality of life. In a recent webinar, Dr. Stuart Phillips, Professor of Kinesiology at McMaster University and Canada Research Chair in Skeletal Muscle Health, shared compelling insights into how muscle, strength, and protein play a vital role in aging well.

[News/Video] 'Men's Shed' providing a supportive space for Innisfail men

The group Men's Shed Canada is providing spaces for men to bond over their life experiences, socialize and work on projects that benefit their communities.

[News Release] The Government of Canada announces the theme for Black History Month 2025

Each year, Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of Black communities in Canada, listen to their stories, and learn more about their history and contributions to Canadian

[News] Celebrating Albertans who step up for seniors

Nominations are now open for the 2024-25 Minister’s Seniors Service Awards recognizing Albertans who display kindness, compassion and dedication to seniors.

[News] Refocusing continuing care for the future

As part of the health refocusing, Alberta’s government is moving forward with establishing Assisted Living Alberta – the provincial agency for continuing care.

[News] The Government of Canada announces the theme for Black History Month 2025

Healthy Aging CORE Research Spotlight: January 2025

Research Spotlight: ALZEducateALZEducate is an initiative of the Alzheimer's Society dedicated to providing high-quality, best practice-based online education for all using adult learning principles t

[News] Update on the extension of the deadline for making 2024 charitable donations

To help provide certainty as we head into tax season, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is confirming that it will proceed with administering the 2024 deadline extension for charitable donations.

[News] Minister's Seniors Service Awards

For 26 years, the Minister’s Seniors Service Awards have recognized and celebrated outstanding individuals and organizations for their service to Alberta’s seniors. Albertans are encouraged to nominate an individual, group or business that demonstrates excellence in their service and generosity to seniors through their volunteerism or philanthropy.

[News] Helping non-profits access vital info

The Alberta Non-profit Listing Dashboard is an interactive, searchable database using the official records of the Alberta Corporate Registry. Albertans can search for the location, type and incorporation status of non-profit organizations across the province. Users also have access to charts and graphs of important data that may inform operations and program development.