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CANADA | Oct 08, 2026

[Article] Mental health doesn't retire

Originally published: Oct 7, 2026October 10 is World Mental Health Day. This year's theme from the World Federation for Mental Health, Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change, is about listening to people who've been there.For a lot of older adults, that kind of conversation doesn't come e

[Article] The 10 Most Popular SSIR Articles of 2025

10 popular articles from 2025 on Building collective capacity; AI's power for the greater good; grappling with systems collapse; lessons from collaborative philanthropy; and more

[Report] How are Canadian nonprofits using AI?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming part of everyday workplace tools - but there has been limited concrete information about how Canada’s nonprofit sector is actually using it. This new

[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