Almost no severe outcomes associated with COVID-19 and Influenza for the week of Jun 21 - Jun 27, 2026, in Manitoba. www.gov.mb.ca/health/publi...

Centre Affiliates Drs. Thompson. Lobchuk & Lengyel are co-authors O’Rourke, D. J. et al (2026). ‘It flipped a switch’: Care aide insights into the acceptability and feasibility of video-feedback to enhance person-centered dementia communication. Educational Gerontology, 1–16. doi.org/10.1080/0360...

As parts of Canada heat up, this new guidance on "Upper Indoor Temperature Limits" from Health Canada are very useful. It's recommended, for the physical and mental health of older adults, that indoor temperatures should NOT exceed 26 degrees celsius. https://ow.ly/2MoQ50ZihKA

A Danish cohort study of adults aged 65 and older demonstrated that COVID-19 vaccines continued to reduce the risk of hospitalization and death. The data are from this past winter. Link: tinyurl.com/tbskb5sa by Hansen et al.

While COVID-19 and Influenza have resulted in a lot of severe outcomes (e.g., 280 associated fatalities) in MB this respiratory virus season, both appeared to have waned for the last reporting week. Respiratory Surveillance | Health | Province of Manitoba share.google/K4e2GQ578D49...

Time for city to get handle on e-bike, e-scooter regulations www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/2026/0...

Centre Affiliates Dr. Ojembe & Dr. Luo are co-authors Blessing Ojembe, et al. Climate change-related weather emergencies, aging & inequalities among racialized older adults: An intersectional climate justice framework informed scoping review, Journal of Aging Studies. 2026. doi.org/10.1016/j.ja....

Winnipeg Transit needs funding boost, additional staff to follow new provincial accessibility regulations: city report www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...

We're Hiring! RITHIM Program Officer Application deadline: July 6, 2026 Help streamline health research approvals in Manitoba by supporting ethics, privacy, and institutional review processes through RITHIM. Learn more and apply: researchmanitoba.ca/jobs

Canadian COVID Forecast: Jun 20 - Jul 3, 2026 SEVERE: none VERY HIGH: none HIGH: none MODERATE: CAN, AB, BC, MB, NL, North, NS, ON, PEI, QC, SK About 1 in 320 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.

Manitoba city sets laws for e-scooters, e-bikes but police won't chase anyone down … yet Morden believed to be 1st Manitoba municipality to establish own rules ahead of a provincial law www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

This interactive article demonstrates why larger vehicles pose greater dangers to pedestrians through higher hoods and more blind zones. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

"In some cases, the very same companies selling detection tools are also making apps that allow students to cheat, including by writing papers for them or rephrasing text written by others." www.nytimes.com/2026/06/18/u...

Still a small number of severe outcomes from Influenza in Manitoba, for the week ending June 13, 2026. Respiratory Surveillance | Health | Province of Manitoba share.google/xVwe5zRJYk7j...

Help us expand our understanding of aging through mixed-methods scholarship. We are seeking submissions for a special issue. (Manuscript deadline: July 31) https://academic.oup.com/psychsocgerontology/pages/call-for-papers-mixed-method-apporaches @oupacademic.bsky.social

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‘Fundamentally broken’ support system failing Manitobans with disabilities, scathing report concludes www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...

City looking into expanding 30 km/h zones in residential areas, on regional streets www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...

To all reporters covering (or interested in covering) aging topics in the U.S.: We are accepting applications for the newest class of the Journalists in Aging Fellows Program! www.geron.org/Resources/Jo... @lizseegert.bsky.social @commonwealthfund.org @nihcm.bsky.social

Fewer taking bus after system overhaul; city hall needs to fix issues — quickly www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/2026/0...

Scholars examining immigration and migration through the lens of aging and public policy are encouraged to submit their work to this special issue. Join an important discussion shaping the future of policy and practice. Abstracts due 7/1. https://bit.ly/4c1qJq4 @oupacademic.bsky.social

"The trial will test the safety of the reprogramming approach...Animal studies from several labs have suggested that partial reprogramming can be done safely, but there are fears that it could tip some cells into a cancerous state." www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Return to office mandate keys: clarity, consistency, consideration www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/202...

Speed reduction proposed for River Road after child hit www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...

Allowing pharmacists to do more immediately improves access to health care, reduces strain elsewhere in system We would also benefit from the preventative services they could also provide by being able to give more types of vaccines. www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/2026/0...

Manitoba Health Provincial Respiratory Virus Surveillance Report Severe outcomes (hospital and ICU admits) and fatalities associated with Influenza are still being reported (week ending May 30 2026). www.gov.mb.ca/health/publi...

Why it’s time to bin recommendation letters in science job applications www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Manitoba pharmacists seek dose of new powers www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...

Treating the fever while ignoring the infection "On those assumptions, one hospital day could instead buy roughly a week of daily four-hour home support. That is the opportunity cost." www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/anal...

One week, six crashes, seven Manitobans killed www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...

Share your expertise and write what you know Writing a book in retirement can be a source of immense satisfaction. universityaffairs.ca/career-advic...

He Complained About His Mother’s Care. The Long-Term Care Home Restricted Him From Seeing Her. Five years after Ontario banned the practice, families still being punishment for complaining about inadequate care, by @royinori.bsky.social thelocal.to/ontario-long... via @thelocal.to

We protect apartment dwellers from the cold. So why not the heat? Canadian cities need maximum-temperature rules in place for homes as part of the response to climate change, by @picardonhealth.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... via @theglobeandmail.com

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... In March, CBC reported that Manitoba denies assisted dying at five times the national rate. Manitoba has a total of 20 MAID assessors and providers, the fewest of any province outside of Prince Edward Island. Three work outside of Winnipeg.

City taking steps to reduce speeding in 30 km/h school zones www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...

No road map for dementia’s daunting journey www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...

Still quite a bit of Influenza reported in Manitoba for the week ending May 23, 2026, including hospital and ICU admits. Respiratory Surveillance | Health | Province of Manitoba www.gov.mb.ca/health/publi...