Author name: Men's Sheds Canada

Today, on National Seniors Day, we pause to recognize the wisdom, resilience, and invaluable contributions of older adults across Canada. Seniors enrich our families, our neighbourhoods, and our communities—not just through their experience, but through the connections and support they offer one another every day. At Men’s Sheds Canada, we see first hand how seniors

This summer, some fortunate Canadian Shedders had the rare opportunity to hear from Bob Rees, an Australian motorcyclist, musician, and motivational speaker whose life story is as moving as it is inspiring. Bob’s journey took a dramatic turn in 2019 when a motorbike accident in Malawi left him paralyzed and took the life of his

On September 10, Men’s Sheds Canada hosted a national webinar to mark World Suicide Prevention Day and shine a light on men’s health, connection, and saving lives. The conversation featured Todd Minerson, Country Director for Movember Canada; Dr. John Oliffe, Professor at the University of British Columbia and Canadian Research Chair in Men’s Health Promotion;

Men’s Sheds Canada has submitted recommendations to the Government of Canada’s 2025 pre-budget consultations, calling for stronger action to support the health, well-being, and community contributions of older men. As Canada’s population ages, the challenges facing older men are becoming more urgent. By 2030, one in four Canadians will be over the age of 65.

We’re delighted to share with you a heartwarming and personal account from storyteller Lorna Dancey, on her experiences with Men’s Sheds. The Sheds Gave Me Something I Didn’t Know I Needed A reflection by Lorna Dancey Earlier this year, I was commissioned by Alberta Men’s Shed to travel across the province, visiting 10 Sheds to document the stories

When you hear the words “Men’s Shed,” what comes to mind? Maybe a garage full of tools, a group of guys chatting over coffee, or someone teaching a neighbour how to use a lathe. And while you wouldn’t be wrong, the essence of a Men’s Shed is far deeper—and much more meaningful. A Men’s Shed

Every day across Canada, thousands of older adults experience loneliness — a quiet but powerful force that can affect mental, emotional, and physical health. That’s why Men’s Sheds Canada is proud to support Seniors’ Loneliness Awareness Week June 9–15. It’s an initiative of GenWell, Canada’s Human Connection Movement, designed to shine a spotlight on the

The spirit of connection and collaboration was on full display at ShedFest 2025 Québec, held at the Hotel Plaza Québec. The gathering coincided with the Provincial Men’s Health and Well Being Group’s (RPSBEH) Conference on Men’s Mental Health and brought together organizers of Men’s Sheds and other like-minded men’s groups from across Québec to celebrate

A Men’s Shed opera film? It’s true! If you’re visiting Ottawa this summer, inquire about catching Shoulder the Shoulder, as part of the 2025 North American Festival of Wales. The film features a new contemporary chamber opera, created by Swansea City Opera, and inspired by the members of Men’s Shed Cymru, Wales.  As featured on ITV Wales,

There are build days—and then there are Shed build days. The kind filled with learning, laughs, BBQ smoke, and the unmistakable sound of new friendships being forged alongside timber joints. That was the scene on Saturday, as members of the Ambleside Men’s Shed, joined by Shedders from the Hackberry, Naismith, and Arnprior McNab-Braeside Men’s Sheds,