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CANADA | Nov 06, 2026

[Media Release] Budget 2026: Milestone Change to Canada Caregiver Credit Puts Money into the Pockets of Caregivers

Toronto, November 5, 2026 – The Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence (CCCE), a program of the Azrieli Foundation, is heartened to see real, concrete, action for caregivers in the 2026 Federal Budget with changes to the Canada Caregiver Credit (CCC). If passed, these reforms will make the CCC

[Article] 2024 Polytechnic Showcase spotlight: How Sheridan is leveraging AI for improved elder care

Click HERE to read the full articleFrom improving healthcare to confronting climate change, polytechnics have a front-row seat to industry’s most pressing talent and productivity challenges. Ahead o

[News] Vancouver Primary Care Network (PCN) Steering Committees

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please go to https://vancouverdivision.checkbox.ca/Patient-Partner-Application--- Feb-2024 by end of day Friday March 1st, 2024

[News] Mother Tongues, Memories, and Movement: Inside a Culturally Appropriate Program for Immigrant Seniors

Click HERE to read the full articleThe Gaia Community Care and Wellness Society (Gaia Cares) operated a weekly wellness program for Chinese-speaking seniors. The organization facilitates activities su

[Impact Story] TAPS Program Sparks Joy and Connection Among Older Adults

United Way BC’s Therapeutic Activation Program for Seniors (TAPS) enriches the physical and mental well-being of older adults through a range of therapeutic physical and recreational activities, acc

[News] Squamish Men's Shed Society: #SeniorSpotlight

Entering his golden years, Donald Lawton faced a daunting challenge of rediscovering his self-worth and identity post-retirement. Having dedicated his life to serving as an Anglican Priest followed by

Holiday Special! Recipes From the Heart Cook Book!

Looking for a gift idea for this holiday season? Gift family and friends “Recipes from the Heart”, a book full of stories to warm the heart and recipes to fill the belly. Take a peek at Mom’s

[Impact Story] International Day of Older Persons Social Prescribing Storytelling

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[Impact Story] Alouette Men's Shed

Meet Wayne, a Maple Ridge local who has battled clinical depression for most of his life. But little did he know that a Men's Shed would become his unlikely remedy.Wayne discovered the Alouette Men's

[Opportunity] APPLY NOW: 2024 United Way BC Public Policy Institute are now open!

APPLY NOW: 2024 United Way BC Public Policy Institute are now openThe application period is now open for the 2024 United Way BC’s Public Policy Institute, an applied learning and training program de