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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

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[Announcement] The Chrysalis Innovation Challenge

Calling all changemakers! Are you passionate about creating a better future for older adults? Do you have a brilliant idea, program, or technology that empowers them to live with choice, dignity, and
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[Research Study] COVID medications to help adults feel better faster

A national study evaluated the effectiveness or current and future Covid-19 medications is now recruiting participants in Alberta
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[Participate] Community is medicine

We’re conducting focus group discussions to inform the development of a new online tool that will help people in your community get connected to social supports, volunteer opportunities and more through “social prescribing” initiatives
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[News] Free Portable Air Conditioner for Income-Qualified British Columbians

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[Research Opportunity] Invitation to collaborate with the University of Ottawa on a research study promoting pneumococcal vaccination among older adults

PARTICIPANTS NEEDEDResearchers from the University of Ottawa, led by Dr. Giorgia Sulis, are conducting a web-based study to learn from people aged 65 or older about their experiences, attitudes, and b
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[Report] Under Pressure: 2024 State of BC’s Non-Profit Sector Report

Under Pressure is the fourth installment in a series initiated by a partnership between Vantage Point, Vancouver Foundation, Victoria Foundation, City of Vancouver, United Way British Columbia and Va
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New study shows financial impact of homelessness on our health-care system

A new study out of London, Ont. lays out the cost of the homelessness crisis on our health-care system.
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What is Java Social? - Join The Introductory Webinar July 3!

[Webinar] What is Java Social? Introductory Webinar: Spread happiness, end lonelinessDate: July 03 - 12:00pmREGISTER HERE
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[Event] Empowering Choices for Healthy Aging (Chilliwack)

Older adults are invited to this public event to learn more about home health, social prescribing, falls and injury prevention, and advanced care planning.Registration is not required — just drop in
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