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Connection in Action: What we built together

Posted on June 29, 2026
Reflecting on six weeks of exciting events, gatherings, and neighbourly action across the Capital Region.
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A large group of community members seated during the Connection in Action kickoff workshop, listening to a presentation.

Connection in Action: A coordinated response to Loneliness Awareness Week

Posted on June 15, 2026
More than 20 local organizations team up to promote stronger social connections.
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A board filled with handwritten sticky notes from workshop participants, each naming a small action they plan to take to connect with neighbours during Loneliness Awareness Week.

Real ideas for building connection: What connectors are doing for Loneliness Awareness Week

Posted on June 11, 2026
Small moments, big impact: inspiration from the Capital Region community.
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A large group of community members seated at round tables during the Connection in Action kickoff workshop presentation, with a projected slide reading "Draw out interests & gifts" visible at the front of a bright, wood-ceilinged venue.

Announcing Capital Region Connection in Action

Posted on May 14, 2026
A new initiative inviting people across the region to take simple, everyday actions to connect with their neighbours and communities.
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Welcome to our new cohort of Connect & Prepare partners!

Posted on March 3, 2026
BRN’s facilitator training expands the reach and impacts of Connect & Prepare.
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An elderly pale-skinned man plays guitar in a chair at the front of a room with a long table. Three other elders are sitting at the table and are clapping and smiling.

How neighbourly connections can help us “age in the right place”

Posted on December 17, 2025
Exploring activities that create foundations for older adults to thrive.
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No help needed, we’re Canadian!?

Posted on December 1, 2025
Working through common attitudes and resistances towards neighbourly helping.
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Neighbours meet around a table, including Doug in uniform, looking at resources, and think together about preparedness.

Everyone “gets” emergencies

Posted on August 21, 2025
The Neighbours Helping Neighbours pilot showed that collective preparedness is a popular gateway for neighbours to help one another.
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A neighbour plays guitar at the table with a bunch of old folks.

What if neighbours helped neighbours more? Here’s what we learned!

Posted on July 10, 2025
Neighbours Helping Neighbours: Pilot Learning Report (2023-2025) is now available.
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