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CANADA | Sep 02, 2026

[News] Top 7 Over 70 recipients for 2026 announced

The Community Foundation of Southeast Alberta has announced the seven recipients of its 2026 Top 7 Over 70 awards, recognizing older adults who continue to make significant contributions to their communities.

Here's what the main federal parties are promising seniors

Tunney takes a look at the main parties' platforms for those 65 and older. Out of the gate, most of the parties have made promises to help seniors, largely focused on fixing the vulnerabilities expos

Mental, physical health of Albertans nosedived during pandemic: doctors' group

Alberta physicians are confronting a “care deficit” after patient mental and physical health deteriorated over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s the core finding of a recent survey by

Opinion: Federal election campaign needs to address rising food costs

The ballot booth question will likely differ depending on what you really care about. But since everyone eats and most try to manage a limited food budget, the most important electoral issue will like

Expanding Indigenous continuing care

Indigenous groups and organizations can now apply for grants under the new $154 million Continuing Care Capital Program. The new program offers one-time capital grants to support building, upgrading

A radical plan to treat COVID’s mental health fallout

The NHS is trialling a new approach to tackling physical and mental health issues: ask what really matters. Social prescribing doesn’t just serve patients with obviously “social” issues, such as

Annual pace of inflation hits 3.7 per cent in July, largest rise since 2011

Statistics Canada says the annual pace of inflation rose to 3.7 per cent in July, the biggest increase since May 2011. The year-over-year increase in the consumer price index compared with a 3.1 per

Calgarians share tips to save money on groceries

With the price of beef and other grocery staples on the rise, Calgarians are looking for ways to reduce their food bills. Consumers face higher beef prices due to a drought that has crippled cattle p

Extending timelines for COVID-19 transition

Alberta will take additional time to implement its plan to bring the province’s COVID-19 response in line with other respiratory viruses. After closely monitoring COVID-19 in Alberta for the previo

Extra pension payouts creating 2-tier system for seniors: Duvall

Next week, seniors over 75 who qualify for the Old Age Security pension will receive a one-time payment of $500. Canadians born on or before June 30, 1947, are eligible to receive up to $626.49 per m