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CANADA | May 29, 2026

[Nominate] Canada's Volunteer Awards

Canada's Volunteer Awards (CVA) recognizes volunteers, non-profit organizations, and businesses for their contributions to the voluntary sector across the country. The Awards highlight the many ways that volunteering strengthens our communities.The call for Nominations is now OPENPlease submit a nom

[Ontario Opportunity] Free palliative and end-of-life education for interprofessional long-term care teams

For Ontario LTC homes that want to build their team’s competencies and capacity in interprofessional palliative care. An 8-hour virtual training program to help your team build confidence in communi

[News] Manitoba Dementia Call to Action

Together we can help election candidates understand the impact of dementia on Manitobans.Manitobans vote in the next provincial election on October 3, 2023. Now is the time to talk to your local candi

[Impact Story] Leveraging the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging research platform to mobilize COVID-19 research

Leveraging the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging research platform to mobilize COVID-19 researchImpact Story of the YearThe COVID-19 pandemic disproportionally affected older people. Hospitalizatio

[News] Could this be sepsis? Sepsis Canada hopes to empower Canadians to recognize the signs and symptoms of the world's deadliest health condition

Could this be sepsis? Sepsis Canada hopes to empower Canadians to recognize the signs and symptoms of the world's deadliest health conditionAt a glanceIssueSepsis is the deadliest health condition in

[Impact Story] Sonya Fiorini’s SuperWalk: Rallying for Egg-ceptional Parkinson’s Awareness

Sonya Fiorini, Director of Sustainability and Community Investment at Burnbrae Farms and Executive Director of The Burnbrae Farms Foundation, carries a story that speaks volumes. Her connection to Pa

[Impact Story] 'Mission accomplished': Cape Breton seniors win battle for safer road

'Mission accomplished': Cape Breton seniors win battle for safer roadFLORENCE, N.S. — Two retired coal miners fighting for a safer community roadway have scored a victory.A new sign along Park Road

[News] Canada and Ontario Support Seniors Housing in Kitchener

Kitchener, ON – The Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario are providing over $1.4 million to support the construction of 21 affordable housing units in Kitchener.The Historic Saint Pau

[Impact Story] Hampton honoured for helping seniors get the most out of town life

Hampton Mayor Robert Doucet says being connected to events and services keeps seniors from feeling isolatedFrom beautifully maintained parks to resource centres that connect people to needed services,

[Canada-Wide] National Seniors Council

Click HERE to apply to be a Chairperson, National Seniors CouncilThe Government of Canada is looking to recruit candidates with expertise and experience working with older adults or on population agin