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The mental health of mothers in the U.S. declined significantly from 2016 to 2023, according to a new study published on Tuesday.
Study Finds a Steep Drop in Mothers’ Mental Health
www.nytimes.com
May 28, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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On February 27, the Government of Alberta announced Budget 2025, which reflects the government’s priorities and commitments for the upcoming year. WE broke down what the budget means for Calgarians and Albertans, especially those living on a low income. Check out our latest blog: buff.ly/AwNrPLy
March 3, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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On October 20, 2025, Calgarians will vote for a new mayor and city council. Help shape our community-informed election platform to let the candidates know what’s important.

Fill out this survey to share what’s most important to you: https://buff.ly/4hKzFkV
February 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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When I was a City Councillor, Calgary created the Support Local campaign to help connect local businesses with Calgarians. Check it out and consider what more we can all do right now. #yyccc 6/
February 11, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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VCC's Meaghon Reid spoke with CBC Calgary on how charities have done a great job in terms of adapting to demand for food, but they shouldn't have to keep asking for more and more donations each year.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Food banks were never supposed to be permanent, CEO says | CBC News
Matt Noble, executive director of the "Put Food Banks Out Of Business" campaign, says the existence of food banks creates the perception that food insecurity in the country is being taken care of, whe...
www.cbc.ca
January 13, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Fascinating distinction here from @dkthomp.bsky.social between loneliness and aloneness. Loneliess can be good—it can spur you to go out and make connections. But Americans aren't doing that: theatln.tc/MXwDcnad
January 8, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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The 2024 Calgary living wage is out, now at $24.45/hr—nearly $10 more than AB’s unchanged minimum wage since 2018.

Learn more about what a living wage means for Calgary and how it compares across AB: buff.ly/4eodqPy 

#livingwageab #livingwageweek #enoughforall
November 18, 2024 at 3:02 PM