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CANADA | Oct 30, 2025
[Study] Canadian Study on the Wellbeing of Solo Retirees
Despite the high numbers of solo retirees, we know little about their wellbeing and lived experience. This study will capture their voices.
READ MOREBeaumont council adopts age-friendly strategy
On July 13, Beaumont city council unanimously approved the adoption of an age-friendly strategy.
As the meeting’s agenda information explained, the population of people aged 65 and older in Beaumon
Government extends COVID-19 benefits and business supports to support stronger economic recovery
As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, the Government of Canada continues to adapt its support to deliver support to those who need it, heal the wounds of the pandemic recession, and build a strong recover
65 per cent of eligible Albertans fully vaccinated
As of July 29, 65 per cent of eligible Albertans have received both doses of vaccine through Alberta Health Services, community pharmacies and physician clinics.
Alberta remains above the national av
Adapting COVID-19 measures to support Albertans
With strong vaccine uptake, Alberta will gradually bring COVID-19 measures in line with other respiratory viruses to ensure health system capacity for the fall.
Nearly 75.6 per cent of eligible Alber
Doctors Worry That Memory Problems After COVID-19 May Set The Stage For Alzheimer's
Concerns are starting to arise about the long-term ramifications of COVID-19 on people's future health. Here is one example of a case:
Before she got COVID-19, Cassandra Hernandez, 38, was in great
Critical Worker Benefit application open to Aug. 31
Extending the deadline for applications gives employers more time to apply as they focus on reopening their businesses.
As Alberta’s economy recovers, small and medium-sized businesses are focused
Expanding broadband internet in rural Alberta
As part of Alberta’s Recovery Plan, Alberta’s government will invest up to $150 million to expand and improve broadband internet in rural, remote and Indigenous communities.
Currently, about 80 p
75 per cent of eligible Albertans now vaccinated
More than 2.8 million Albertans have rolled up their sleeves to protect themselves, their loved ones and their communities from COVID-19.
As of July 22, 75 per cent of eligible Albertans have receive
Supporting Indigenous-led mental health efforts
Alberta’s government will invest nearly $8 million to support Indigenous-led efforts to care for mental health, including supporting the healing of residential school survivors and their families.
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