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Budget 2016 – A First Step Towards Additional and Improved Home Care Services for all Canadians
MISSISSAUGA, ON, March, 2016 /CNW/ – The Canadian Home Care Association (CHCA) is encouraged by the Federal Government’s committed investments to modernize and improve our health care system. The recognition that fundamental change is needed to enhance home care and address the future health needs of Canadians is a vision that members of the CHCA…
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Province Honours Transportation Innovation
The winners of the 2016 Minister’s Awards for Transportation Innovation represent diverse parts of Alberta and assorted areas of expertise. These annual awards recognize the innovative people and organizations in Alberta who plan, design, construct, operate or maintain a roadway, transit service or related initiative. This is the first year that the category of transit/accessible…
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Institute for Stuttering Research and Treatment receives $500K from Alberta Elks Foundation to be a ‘home’ to children who stutter
It was that eureka moment that changed her understanding of how her daughter was suffering. A light bulb went off for Michelle Bjarnason when her friend told her about the intensive stuttering program at the University of Alberta’sInstitute for Stuttering Treatment and Research (ISTAR). By Laurie Wang Edmonton—It was that eureka moment that changed her…
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Alberta Expands Access to Addiction Treatment
The Alberta government will open 18 new addiction treatment spaces to meet the needs of people in Medicine Hat and the surrounding areas. “During the Mental Health Review we heard there needs to be stronger supports in this province for people struggling with addiction. Today we are offering hope and a new beginning for people…
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Three Ways to Grocery Shop Sustainably
Whether it’s recycling, switching to public transit or using energy-efficient lightbulbs, there are always ways to reduce your carbon footprint. But have you ever thought about making your grocery shopping more sustainable? The Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) shares how shopping just a little differently can help. Shop organic Organic farming methods are developed proactively…
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Biofuels Startup gets $4.2M Investment
Federal grant kickstarts production plant for converting animal fat and grease into fuel. By Helen Metella Twelve years after bioresource scientist David Bressler started converting animal fats and cooking grease into fuel, he is on his way to marketing his innovative product, thanks to a $4.2-million grant from the federal government to help build a…
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Planet Waves Monthly Horoscope for April, 2016
By Eric Francis Aries (March 20-April 19) — You’re bestowed with more energy than you know what to do with. Yet the planets are encouraging you to do something not so characteristic of your sign: pace yourself, move methodically and take the long view. You’re onto something unusual, with a bit of extra potential. Yet…
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AHS Weekly Wellness News: Teaching Sexual Health
Research shows that parent-child communication about sexuality can influence teen sexual behaviour. As a parent, you may not feel comfortable or have the information you need to teach or discuss sexual health with your kids. You aren’t alone: many parents are anxious about having “those talks”. We’re here to help. Alberta Health Services’ Teaching Sexual…
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CPAWS Alberta: we take Mike Morrison (#mikesbloggity) into the outdoors
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society has released its first in a series of videos about what 3 million Albertans do in the outdoors, and our need to enjoy our wilderness sustainably. Our recent survey of 1300 Albertans shows: – over 3 million (76%) Albertans pursue outdoor recreation – over 450,000 of us snowshoe – 88% of Albertans want…
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Chameleon in Amber is World’s Oldest
About 100 million years ago, a baby chameleon crawled into some sticky resin. Over time, the resin fossilized into amber, leaving the lizard remarkably preserved. Photo credit: David Grimaldi/Florida Museum of Natural History Ninety-nine million years ago, a baby chameleon was creeping through the ancient tropics of present-day Myanmar when it got trapped in the…
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Seismic for the Spine: vibration technology offers alternative to MRI
UAlberta twin control study shows vibration has potential as a diagnosis tool that could also identify new categories of back problems. By Laurie Wang (Edmonton) Magnetic resonance image isn’t everything. A new University of Alberta study shows that vibrating the spine may reveal more when it comes to treating back pain. Teaming with the University…
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Rowan House Hope & Healing Gala Fast Approaching
Emergency Shelter’s Annual Fundraiser Almost Two-Thirds Sold High River, AB – The countdown is on as Rowan House Emergency Shelter hits the one month mark until its annual Hope & Healing Gala. The event, set for Saturday April 23rd, plans to be another entertaining evening with an important message, and a few tickets are still…
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Government of Canada announces new investments in Banff National Park
Investments in the recovery of Species at Risk and improvement of the ecological integrity of the forest ecosystems Banff National Park, AB – The Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, announced over $39 million in funding for Banff National Park to invest in the recovery of Species at Risk and improve the ecological…
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Bank of Canada Launches Public Consultation to Select Canadian Woman to be on Next Series Bank Note
Tweet your nominee with the hashtag #bankNOTEable Ottawa, Ontario – As announced earlier this month by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister of Finance Bill Morneau, the Bank of Canada is undertaking a broad public consultation to select an iconic Canadian woman to be featured on the first bank note of its next series. This new note will…
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Benefits of Senior Dogs
What you see is what you get Older dogs are open books. From the start, you’ll know important things like their full-grown size, personality and grooming requirements. All this information makes it easier to pick the right dog and forge that instant love connection that will last a lifetime. If you’re not into surprises, an…
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