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CANADA | Jul 21, 2026

[Article] Thank you for being a friend: B.C. senior home-sharing program to ease housing costs and isolation

A new North Vancouver initiative is helping older adults turn spare bedrooms into affordable housing, creating opportunities to reduce both housing costs and social isolation.The Hollyburn Society is piloting the two-year Hidden Housing Solutions program, which matches homeowners aged 55 and older w

[Anniversary] Seniors First BC celebrates 32 years

As Seniors First BC marks 32 years since its incorporation as a non-profit society, this is an opportunity to reflect on our history and enduring commitment to promote the dignity of older adults in B

[Form] Canadian Social Health Sector Directory

Is Your Organization Addressing Social Health? A New National DirectoryThe Canadian Alliance for Social Connection and Health is developing a national directory of organizations, groups, initiatives,

[Report] How is inflation affecting Canadian charities?

Week published: April 21, 2026This week's report explores the impact of current economic pressures on Canadian charities. The survey examines the effects of economic issues such as inflation, tariffs,

[Consultation] Government of Canada launches consultations on first ever National Anti-Fraud Strategy

News releaseMarch 30, 2026 - Ottawa, Ontario - Department of Finance CanadaAs fraud grows increasingly sophisticated and harder to detect—from ghost texts and mysterious links to masked voiceover

[Impact Story] Holding People in the Space They’re In

As 2026 is the International Year of the Volunteer, we’ve prepared this special series to celebrate Nav-CARE volunteers across the country who so generously give their time to support persons in the

[News] Small Care Homes reimagine aging in community

Originally published: April 9, 2026A new initiative is changing the way older adults age, combining the support of long-term care with the comforts of home.As British Columbia’s population ages, dem

[Campaign] Global Intergenerational Week (April 24-30, 2026)

This year's campaign will take place from 24th to 30th April, 2026!This annual worldwide campaign encourages everyone to embrace intergenerational practice and relationships. Whether you're an indiv

[Summary] Advancing the Use of Evidence in Seniors’ Home and Community Care

Health Research BC is investing $6.3 million over three years to advance research that will help seniors age comfortably at home, stay connected, and live healthier, more independent lives. The A

[Report] Retirement and post-retirement employment among older Canadians

This report was written by Sharanjit Uppal, Brittany Etmanski, Vincent Hardy and Sébastien LaRochelle-CôtéUsing data from the Labour Force Survey, this study presents trends in the number of retire