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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

[News] New homes now available for seniors in Lumby

Twenty new rental homes are ready for residents at Cottonwood Place, providing seniors in Lumby with more choices for comfortable and accessible living.

[Canada-Wide] Research Particpants Wanted for Online Survey about hearing and cognition

Research will help understand how public messaging around hearing loss and cognition may impact individuals' daily experiences

[Article] Vancouver Art Gallery launches first indoor-nature art prescription program

Working with local doctors and BC Parks Foundation, facility opens Emily Carr: Navigating an Impenetrable Landscape exhibition to those needing to improve their health and well-being

[Article] Building Community through Social Prescribing: A Housing First Intervention

A research team from the Centre for Research on Educational and Community Services at the University of Ottawa (UofO), led by Dr. Tim Aubry, recently completed a project focused on enhancing community integration for individuals housed through Housing First (HF) programs.

[News] When caregiving is 'a sacred responsibility'

Project aims to address the unique needs and challenges faced by Indigenous caregivers and their communities.

[News] Global Intergenerational Week April 24-30

This year's campaign will take place from 24th to 30th April, 2025!This annual worldwide campaign encourages everyone to embrace intergenerational practice and relationships. Whether you're an indiv

[Participate] Call for Poster Presentations!

Healthy Aging Alberta invites researchers, students, practitioners, and organizations to showcase their work at the 2025 Healthy Aging Alberta Summit

[News] Is 70 the new 65? Canadians are pushing back retirement plans

For Diane Clark in Regina, playing cards at a seniors home was not how she intended to spend her retirement, but due to rising costs and limited income, that’s changed.

[News] Move over, millennials. A third of Canada's single renters are seniors

When people think of single people who rent, they might envision a young professional or someone who can’t yet afford to buy. And while millennials might be the face of solo renting, seniors like Ms. Sealy make up the dominant share of solo renter households in Canada.