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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] Opportunities and challenges for B.C. housing ahead of the election

Researchers at the UBC Housing Research Collective outline opportunities and challenges for housing in the province ahead of voting next month.Housing will be a key issue for B.C. voters ahead of the

[News] More than 1,600 new homes on the way for Indigenous people

Indigenous people on and off reserve in B.C. will have access to approximately 1,600 new affordable rental homes through partnerships between the Province, through BC Housing, and Indigenous non-prof

[News] More than 150 new rental homes coming to Victoria

Families, seniors and individuals in Victoria with low to moderate incomes are moving into 97 new rental homes with the opening of Michigan Square, while another 58 homes for earners with middle incom

APPLY NOW: 2025 United Way BC Public Policy Institute applications are now open

CLICK HERE TO APPLY APPLY NOW: 2025 United Way BC Public Policy Institute applications are now open The application period is now open for the 2025 United Way BC’s Public Policy Institute, an appli

[News] Seniors group meeting slated for Sept. 11 in Sidney

B.C.’s Seniors Advocate Dan Levitt will attend as guest speaker The Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) will have their annual general and chapter meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at St. El

[News] Long-term care home moves forward in Surrey

Seniors in Surrey are one step closer to accessing new long-term care (LTC) beds as construction begins for a new LTC home at 6471 175A St.Guru Nanak Diversity Village is a result of a partnership bet

[News] Delta Community Foundation names 20 community groups to receive grants

Twenty community organizations dedicated to reducing poverty and fostering social inclusion in Delta are sharing $505,000 in provincial grants. On Thursday (Aug. 29), the Delta Community Foundation a

[News] 22 affordable homes for seniors coming to Bowser

The Lighthouse Villa project will provide 22 affordable new homes for seniors in Bowser. Left to right: Qualicum First Nation Chief Michael Recalma; Mid Island-Pacific Rim MLA Josie Osborne; Bowser Se

[News] Healthy aging in place: Connaught Community Partnership Research Program funds activity spaces for older adults

Connaught Community Partnership Research Program funds activity spaces for older adults