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CANADA | Sep 23, 2026

[News] ‘We lived at a lucky time’: Vancouver seniors relive childhood freedom on three wheels

Originally Published: September 20, 2026 at 5:00a.m. EDTLorraine McKendry remembers the freedom of childhood bike rides in Calgary, when she and her friends would set out during summer vacation: destination unknown.“Your parents didn’t know where you were. You just got to go on your bike, with

[Apply] Canadian Leadership in Ageing Awards

The National Institute on Ageing (NIA) at Toronto Metropolitan University and Entente Education Canada are hosting the 2026 Canadian Leadership in Ageing Awards competition. The graduate award ($1,00

[Participate] Respecting Diversity Community Engagement - Fraser Health

Fraser Health is revising its Respecting Diversity Policy and invites people we serve and their essential care partners or community members accessing Fraser Health services (19 years and older) to sh

[Article] How age-friendly public spaces support independence and connection

Public spaces greatly affect our everyday lives. Sidewalks, parks, green spaces, and other shared areas allow us to exercise, meet others, participate in communities, and complete errands that sustain

[Nominate] Canadian Dementia Learning and Resource Network

Call for nominations to Community Advisory Committee

[Article] New report shows Canada must act now on nonprofit care workforce pressures

Ottawa, ON, September 8, 2026 — United Way Centraide Canada’s new report showcases alarming labour force trends in the nonprofit care economy. The report leverages existing Statistics Canada sourc

[Blog] The Neuroscience of Nostalgia: What Happens When We Look Back

As you drive home from a long day at work, the radio starts playing another song from its regular list. Perhaps thousands of people are listening to the same notes, but you may be among the hand

[Participate] Balancing employment and unpaid care for adults

Recruitment for the study is open until September 30, 2026.Employment and Social Development Canada is conducting a research study in British Columbia, Quebec, and Nova Scotia to better understand how

[Participate] Understanding Older Men’s Spousal Caregiving: A Photovoice Study

Study backgroundThis three-year photovoice study is led by Dr. John Oliffe, Founder and Lead Investigator of the University of British Columbia’s Men’s Health Research Program, with co-investig

[Article] What do Canadians think of charities and nonprofits?

Highlights from Imagine Canada research