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CANADA | Jul 21, 2026

[Article] Thank you for being a friend: B.C. senior home-sharing program to ease housing costs and isolation

A new North Vancouver initiative is helping older adults turn spare bedrooms into affordable housing, creating opportunities to reduce both housing costs and social isolation.The Hollyburn Society is piloting the two-year Hidden Housing Solutions program, which matches homeowners aged 55 and older w

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[Study] Research Participants Needed - Climate Resilience Groups (CRGs) for older adults

Interested community members are invited to participate in three online workshop sessions designed to gather insights and co-develop practical solutions.

[Article] Canada’s first Plain Language Standard

The new standard provides organizations with practical requirements and principles to remove communication barriers.

[Report] Family violence against seniors continues to increase after reaching highest recorded level in 2023

Trends in police-reported family violence and intimate partner violence in Canada, 2024

[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.

[Article] Reimagining Canada Post: Leveraging this National Asset to Better Strengthen Social Connection and Support Ageing in the Right Place

Postal workers have a daily presence in neighbourhoods, which gives them unique insight into the well-being of many of the people they serve.

[Study] Research Participants Needed - Dementia Stigma in Hospitals and Its Impact on Care

confidential one-hour virtual interview with people living with dementia and caregivers

[New Coalition] Fair Funding for Nonprofits

Fair Funding for Nonprofits launches new website and newsletter

[Report] Working Together to Thrive: Well-Being and Public Health

This report explores ways to bring the strengths of public health and well-being together to advance shared goals.

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