Category: Lifestyle

  • Joint Government Funding Increases Affordable Housing for Seniors in Pincher Creek

      Pincher Creek, Alberta — Seniors will have access to modern, affordable housing options in Pincher Creek thanks to an investment of some $9.8 million by the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta. The joint funding will allow for the construction of a new, 50-unit lodge that will replace the original Crest View…

  • Legion Welcomes Government’s Changes to Permanent Impairment Allowance and Adoption of Family Care Relief Benefit Program

    Legion Welcomes Government’s Changes to Permanent Impairment Allowance and Adoption of Family Care Relief Benefit Program

      OTTAWA, ON – Today’s announcement by VAC to propose changes to expand the Permanent Impairment Allowance (PIA) and implement a Family Care Relief Benefit (FCRB) program is very much welcomed by the Legion. “Reducing the number of criteria in order to qualify for PIA allows a greater number of severely and permanently injured Veterans…

  • Legion Pleased with Government’s Progress on Treating Reservists Fairly

    Legion Pleased with Government’s Progress on Treating Reservists Fairly

    OTTAWA, ON – (The) announcement by VAC to propose changes to address ACVA Recommendation #5 is a significant step forward. “The Legion has been adamant that a Veteran is a Veteran is a Veteran and this applies to benefits and support for rehabilitation programs,” says Royal Canadian Legion Dominion President Tom Eagles. “Our Reservists should be…

  • Earth Hour: What Are You Doing?

    Earth Hour: What Are You Doing?

     

  • International Day of Happiness

    International Day of Happiness

      United Nations Secretary-General’s Message for 2015 I wish everyone around the world a very happy International Day of Happiness! The pursuit of happiness is serious business. Happiness for the entire human family is one of the main goals of the United Nations. Peace, prosperity, lives of dignity for all – this is what we…

  • Statement by Liberal Party of Canada Leader Justin Trudeau on the International Day of La Francophonie

    Statement by Liberal Party of Canada Leader Justin Trudeau on the International Day of La Francophonie

    TORONTO — Liberal Party of Canada Leader, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the International Day of La Francophonie: “Today we celebrate the International Day of La Francophonie. It is an opportunity to showcase the millions of Francophones living in communities across Canada. “Francophones around the world come to Canada to benefit from,…

  • Number of New Seniors’ Spaces Exceeds Expectations

    Number of New Seniors’ Spaces Exceeds Expectations

    Affordable Supportive Living Initiative (ASLI) grants will help build up to 2,612 supportive living spaces, higher than the original projections of 1,500. “We have made significant investments in safe, affordable and quality housing to meet the diverse needs of Alberta seniors. We’ve exceeded our original target by working with dedicated community partners to find new…

  • The Collective Project: Robert Downey Jr. Delivers a Real Bionic Arm

    The Collective Project: Robert Downey Jr. Delivers a Real Bionic Arm

  • Legislation enables Gay-Straight Alliances in Schools

    The Prentice government has passed legislation that enables gay-straight alliances to be established in schools. “Since our Government put a pause on Bill 10 in December, we have reflected, listened and learned. Today, we passed an amended Bill 10 that responds to all of those Albertans, including members of opposition parties, who spoke so passionately…

  • LGBTQ2S Youth Homelessness Focus of New National Media, Fundraising Campaign

    Egale launches #OUTatNight to combat LGBTQ2S youth homelessness Toronto, ON: High profile public figures—from Seinfeld’s Jason Alexander to Academy Award winner Marlee Matlin—are lending their support to a new national campaign, calling on people across Canada to join together against the crisis of homelessness among LGBTQ2S youth. OUTatNight, launched by national equality group Egale Canada…

  • Jump On to Share Fuel Cost Savings with Customers

    Jump On to Share Fuel Cost Savings with Customers

      Calgary, Alberta – Jump On Flyaways, an innovative airplane sharing service, is taking the road less travelled, by crediting 100% of fuel cost savings directly to customers. “While the big airlines pocket the fuel savings windfall, we will pass 100% of the fuel savings on to our customers,” says CEO Roger Jewett. “We believe…

  • Increased Hunting, Fishing Fees Aid Outdoor Programs

    Increased Hunting, Fishing Fees Aid Outdoor Programs

    Programs for Alberta fish, wildlife and habitat projects will be enhanced through increased fees for some hunting and fishing licences. The increases, which come into effect April 1, 2015, were requested by the Alberta Conservation Association. A portion of the levies for hunting and fishing licences are directed to that organization to help fund its…

  • Western Financial Group: Record Infrastructure Grants for 2015

    Western Financial Group: Record Infrastructure Grants for 2015

    A record 40 Infrastructure Grants awarded by Western Financial Group Funds support local projects aimed at strengthening communities in Western Canada High River, AB – Western Financial Group (Western) is donating a record 40 infrastructure grants totaling $200,000 to support public health, public housing, education and recreation causes in the communities where it operates. The…

  • Funds Flow for Sprinkler and Safety Upgrades

    Funds Flow for Sprinkler and Safety Upgrades

    Seniors in 105 housing and continuing care facilities will be more secure in their homes thanks to fire and safety system upgrades. The Government of Alberta will fund the upgrades in 75 government-owned or supported seniors lodges during the next three years, improving 4,700 units. The funding will also upgrade all 1,750 government owned or…

  • Veterans Affairs announces the Retirement Income Security Benefit

    Veterans Affairs announces the Retirement Income Security Benefit

      The Honourable Erin O’Toole, Minister of Veterans Affairs, unveiled a proposed new financial benefit today aimed at providing financial stability to Veterans who are moderately to severely disabled and their families. The Minister was joined by Veterans’ groups, members of the Canadian Armed Forces and the Veterans Ombudsman, Guy Parent. Currently, the Earnings Loss…