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CANADA | Sep 18, 2026

[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 share their experiences and perspectives.Join us in a conversation about what helps people feel respec

[News] Route65.ca to be retired effective April 1, 2026

After careful consideration, the Board of Directors has decided to retire the Route65.ca directory, effective April 1, 2026.Since its launch in 2019, Route65.ca has helped connect seniors and families

[Research] RACHEL the Robot

RACHEL is the name of a new interactive social robot that encourages exergaming, creativity, and community engagement among older adults, and an acronym for Robotic Assistant for Community Helped Enga

[Participate] Research on lifelong physical activity and nutritional habits in older adults

UBC's Faculty of Land and Food Systems is recruiting participants for a research study investigating how lifelong physical activity and nutrition habits affect body composition, physical function, and

[Article] How Education Builds Empathy

Education and understanding build connection, which is the antidote to isolation and stigma.

[Invitation] Canada launches public consultation to develop action plan for rural communities

Your participation in this consultation will support the Government of Canada's efforts to reflect the needs and priorities of rural communities across Canada.

[Report] The 2026 Nonprofit Workforce Outlook: What Employer and Employees Need to Know

Essential data and practical strategies for nonprofit leaders, HR teams, and job seekers

[Benefit] Low-Cost Home Internet for Low-Income Seniors

Yearly awareness campaign to inform low-income seniors that they may be eligible for low-cost home Internet service

[Participate] UBC Research on Aging, Independence & Fall Prevention

Invitation to Participate: The University of British Columbia is inviting older adults (65+) and informal care partners (19+) across BC to take part in short interviews that will help improve fall-pr

[Participate] Rural Research Inclusion Project

SummaryPeople who live in rural communities are often left out of health research because of long travel distances, limited internet connectivity, and fewer local research resources. This means resear