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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

[Briefing Note] High Demand and Constrained Capacity in Charitable Sector

Canada’s charitable sector is under immense pressure.

[News] Vaccine Report Card 2025

This year’s expanded assessment covers three respiratory illness seasons and includes new scoring that better matches today’s immunization landscape.

[Article] #AWorldSightDay Call to Action

Vision as a Pillar of Healthy Ageing: A World Sight Day Call to Action

[Webinar Summary] A Look at How Nav-CARE and the Community Connector Social Prescribing Program Models are Supporting Older Adults Across BC

expert panelists outlined the similarities and differences between the two programs, and who they aim to support, as well as sharing real-life stories of older adults who’ve accessed and benefited from them.

[Research Study] The Impact of Climate Change on Older Adults' Mental Health in BC

How climate change and climate-related weather events such as wildfires, floods, and extreme heat are impacting older adults' mental health in BC

[News] Five fall activities for older adults to boost well-being

Fall activities are not just seasonal fun, they can also support healthy aging in fall by boosting physical health, mental sharpness, and emotional well-being.

[News] Finalists for 2025 AGE-WELL National Impact Challenge: Implementing Change

AGE-WELL is pleased to announce three finalists for the 2025 AGE-WELL National Impact Challenge: Implementing Change

[News] Ongoing support, services benefit adults with mental-health issues

Adults living with mental-health challenges will continue to have access to low- or no-cost counselling services to help them get well.

[Pilot Project] Respite for ALL

This program is designed to support working caregivers who face affordability challenges by offering 10 hours of free home-based respite.