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CANADA | Apr 08, 2026

[Participate] Evidence-Informed Guidance for Volunteer Engagement in Pandemic Response

Join our new exciting research study: Evidence-Informed Guidance for Volunteer Engagement in Pandemic ResponseWe are currently looking for people with experience with volunteering, or volunteer engagement, deployment, and management during COVID-19 to participate in an interview or a focus group abo

[Article] #AWorldSightDay Call to Action

Vision as a Pillar of Healthy Ageing: A World Sight Day Call to Action

[Webinar Summary] A Look at How Nav-CARE and the Community Connector Social Prescribing Program Models are Supporting Older Adults Across BC

expert panelists outlined the similarities and differences between the two programs, and who they aim to support, as well as sharing real-life stories of older adults who’ve accessed and benefited from them.

[Research Study] The Impact of Climate Change on Older Adults' Mental Health in BC

How climate change and climate-related weather events such as wildfires, floods, and extreme heat are impacting older adults' mental health in BC

[News] Five fall activities for older adults to boost well-being

Fall activities are not just seasonal fun, they can also support healthy aging in fall by boosting physical health, mental sharpness, and emotional well-being.

[News] Finalists for 2025 AGE-WELL National Impact Challenge: Implementing Change

AGE-WELL is pleased to announce three finalists for the 2025 AGE-WELL National Impact Challenge: Implementing Change

[News] Ongoing support, services benefit adults with mental-health issues

Adults living with mental-health challenges will continue to have access to low- or no-cost counselling services to help them get well.

[Pilot Project] Respite for ALL

This program is designed to support working caregivers who face affordability challenges by offering 10 hours of free home-based respite.

[News] New income tax reporting requirements for nonprofits

The Department of Finance Canada released draft legislation for previously announced tax measures that will change the way in which nonprofits report to the government in 2026.

[Survey Release] Long-term Sustainability of Canadian Charities

Charities are concerned about their long-term sustainability and 37% of charities do not have a formal succession plan for executive leadership positions.