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CANADA | Apr 17, 2025
[News] Burlington Men's Shed stuffing backpacks help homeless
Members of the Burlington Men's Shed launched 'Backpacks for Betterment'
READ MOREAlberta hits 70% threshold, triggering full reopening on July 1
With 70.2 per cent of eligible Albertans having been vaccinated with at least one dose as of June 17, Alberta will move to Stage 3 on July 1 and fully reopen, removing all mandatory restrictions.
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Nearly 1000 people take a stand for seniors with us on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
On June 15th, CanAge, alongside partners Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario and the Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, hosted a national online event on ending elder abuse in Canada in
Community-led efforts promoting multiculturalism
The Multiculturalism, Indigenous and Inclusion Grant (MIIG) Program is part of the government’s strategy to advance work on both multiculturalism and anti-racism by funding projects that celebra
Major vaccination drive at Edmonton Islamic Centre
Up to 1,200 Albertans can receive their first dose of mRNA vaccine over three days at the Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) Islamic Centre. The clinic will run from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on June 18 and 11
Working together to prevent elder abuse
The government is providing $750,000 to the Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Council to support elder abuse prevention and intervention initiatives. Approximately $650,000 of this funding will help coord
Open for Summer Lottery for first and second doses
Three lucky Albertans aged 18 and older who get vaccinated will each win a $1-million lottery jackpot this summer. Alberta’s government will hold three draws for $1 million each to incentivize Alber
Statement by the Prime Minister on National Public Service Week
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Public Service Week, which runs from June 13 to 19, 2021:
“Today marks the start of National Public Service Wee
Smartphones helping vulnerable Edmonton seniors access COVID-19 info, vaccines in outreach program
Smartphones are helping vulnerable seniors get access to vaccines and accurate information amid the COVID-19 pandemic and are reducing isolation, says an Edmonton outreach group.
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Alberta Anti-Racism Advisory Council recommendations
The recommendations submitted to the Government of Alberta were based on research from subcommittees on four priority areas: a government that reflects Alberta; preventing and responding to hate crime
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