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CANADA | Dec 04, 2025
[Impact Story] Elizabeth's story (Volunteer Cowichan Better at Home)
After years of keeping the world out, Elizabeth finally welcomed life back in thanks to Better at Home.Elizabeth first joined Better at Home through Volunteer Cowichan in Duncan, BC, in 2021, receiving grocery deliveries during the COVID-19 pandemic. At the time, she preferred volunteers leave items
READ MOREUpdates on Federal Supports for Charities and Nonprofits
Oct 21, 2020: As charities and nonprofits continue to serve their communities while managing the impacts felt from the COVID-19 crisis, rising cases across the country spell the onset of a second wave
Speech from the Throne – Minister of Seniors Update
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On Sept 23, 2020. the Government committed to action on critical issues for seniors in the Speech from the Throne. This will include:
Increasing Old Age Security once a senior turns 75, and bo
Opinion: A resilient recovery starts in our backyards and on our doorsteps
Opinion: A half century ago, most single-family homes were occupied by families of four. Today, a majority are occupied by couples and solos. Solos are, in fact, the fastest growing household. If 10 p
New navigation centre to support people experiencing homelessness in Vancouver
The Province and City of Vancouver are partnering to launch B.C.’s first-ever “navigation” centre to help people who are experiencing long-term homelessness and require supports.
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Volunteer Engagement during COVID-19: The Wellness Centre’s Story in Hard-hit Quebec City
 The community Wellness Centre in Quebec City adapted to the COVID-19 crisis and held onto volunteers, despite the challenges that the pandemic as brought. This article, from Volunteer Vibe, highligh
Earthwise’s Garden Buddies cultivates lasting friendships
Earthwise Garden Buddies is a gardening together program that reaches out to seniors who live at home and would like to continue gardening for health and enjoyment. Volunteers are paired up with senio
Affordable Seniors' Housing vacancies available at Vancouver Abbeyfield House
Affordable Seniors' Housing vacancies available:
If you are finding managing your own home more than you can manage or would enjoy the companionship of others and support of having meals provided, th
'The Decade of Healthy Ageing' has been adopted by the 73rd World Health Assembly
On 3 August 2020, following the 146th WHO Executive Board's recommendation made in February 2020, the 73rd World Health Assembly have adopted the proposal for a Decade of Healthy Ageing (2020-2030)Â
Aging well: communities benefit from older adults
This article from Interior Health's news page describes the benefits of volunteering for older adults and how communities benefit from support of older adults - about one quarter of all volunteers i
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