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CANADA | Jun 10, 2026

[Article] Building Resilient Communities Through Connection

As 2026 is the International Year of the Volunteer, we’ve prepared this special series to celebrate Nav-CARE volunteers across the country who so generously give their time to support persons in their community navigating complex and declining health. They are the backbone of social support bolste

[News] Older Persons Strategic Framework - Fill Out Survey by Jun 22, 2025

The City of Vancouver is now planning for future actions and wants your input! Share your thoughts on the best ways to improve the lives of older persons in Vancouver.

[News] National Volunteer Action Strategy

A series of initiatives are underway to support the National Volunteer Action Strategy (NVAS).

[News] ICD-RBC Foundation Scholarship

Help enable underrepresented organizations to elevate their governance oversight.

[Report] The impact of US tariffs for Canada’s not-for-profit sector

The report posits that the three main channels that will be impacted by tariffs will be decreased funding, increased costs of inputs due to counter-tariffs, and a greater need for services.

[Canada-Wide] Research Particpants Wanted for Online Survey about hearing and cognition

Research will help understand how public messaging around hearing loss and cognition may impact individuals' daily experiences

[News] New homes now available for seniors in Lumby

Twenty new rental homes are ready for residents at Cottonwood Place, providing seniors in Lumby with more choices for comfortable and accessible living.

[News] BC’s Ministry of Health Announces 5-Year Agreement with United Way BC Healthy Aging!

BC’s Ministry of Health announced a five-year agreement with United Way BC to support seniors to age at home, in community, by improving and expanding Healthy Aging programs and services in BC!

[Article] Vancouver Art Gallery launches first indoor-nature art prescription program

Working with local doctors and BC Parks Foundation, facility opens Emily Carr: Navigating an Impenetrable Landscape exhibition to those needing to improve their health and well-being

[News] When caregiving is 'a sacred responsibility'

Project aims to address the unique needs and challenges faced by Indigenous caregivers and their communities.