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CANADA | Aug 12, 2026

[Info Bulletin] Supporting Summerland-area evacuees

Published: Monday, August 10, 2026 5:01 PMSummaryMore than 1,000 hotel rooms are available now in the Okanagan for wildfire evacuees, with more blocks booked as accommodation becomes availableA surge in staff capacity at the BC Evacuee Helpline is supporting faster call times and Emergency Support S

[Survey Results] A Survey About Generosity in Canada – Study #2

This 2025 study builds on our 2023 research to delve deeper into the reasons behind the decline in generosity. - The findings are clear. It is essential for our sector leadership organizations, and Ot

[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.

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[Info Bulletin] Supporting Summerland-area evacuees

[Survey Results] A Survey About Generosity in Canada – Study #2

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

[Article] Canada’s first Plain Language Standard

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

[Study] Canadian Study on the Wellbeing of Solo Retirees

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

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

[New Coalition] Fair Funding for Nonprofits

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

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[Info Bulletin] Supporting Summerland-area evacuees

[Survey Results] A Survey About Generosity in Canada – Study #2

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

[Article] Canada’s first Plain Language Standard

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

[Study] Canadian Study on the Wellbeing of Solo Retirees

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

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

[New Coalition] Fair Funding for Nonprofits

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

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