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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 Release] Charity Insights Canada Project: Unrestricted Funding

More than a quarter of charities report that less than 10% of their overall funding is unrestricted

[Survey] Operationalizing and Enhancing Digital Literacy among Older Adults

A study aimed at developing a shared definition of “digital literacy” for older adults and exploring the barriers they face in achieving it.

[News] UBC Research Confirms: Rural Surgery Isn’t Second Best – It’s High-Quality Care

New research from the UBC Centre for Rural Health Research is upending assumptions about rural surgical care in British Columbia.

[News] Aging in the Right Place Project Renewed for Three Years!

The Government of Canada, through a joint partnership between CMHC and SSHRC, is renewing funding for the AIRP Partnership!

[Recording] Pan-Canadian CBSS Sector Virtual Check-In: Shared Purpose & Progress

Community-Based Seniors’ Services (CBSS) partners from across the country to reconnect, reflect on recent progress, and explore what’s ahead.

[Survey] OurCare National Survey 2025

We want to know if your care is meeting that standard. Take our survey — your voice will help us shape a better system.

[News] New Results from Statistics Canada’s Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating

These findings provide an important update on giving and volunteering trends in Canada, providing a snapshot of how Canadians are engaging with charities and nonprofits in the post-pandemic era.

[News] Rural Health Equity Fund

Budget 2026: Keeping our fingers on the pulse of BC rural health issues

[Survey] State of BC's Non-Profit Sector

Annual province-wide survey that captures the experiences, challenges, and opportunities facing non-profit organizations across BC