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On Thursday February 13, members of the Squamish Men’s Shed had the pleasure of hosting The Honourable Joanne Thompson, Federal Minister of Seniors, and local M.P. for West Vancouver, Sunshine Coast, and Sea to Sky Country, Patrick Weiler. Over the course of their visit, Minister Thompson and M.P. Weiler chatted over coffee with Men’s Sheds […]

February 18-20, the Alberta Men’s Collective presents a national virtual conference called A Love Letter to Men, with a focus on Men’s mental health. On opening night, David, Doug and Riley of the Edmonton Region Men’s Sheds will all share their stories of what “being retired” means to them, how they came to be involved

A definite highlight of our Board and staff strategic planning meeting in Ottawa last week was our visit to the Lee Valley Tools headquarters to meet with CEO Robin Lee and tour some of the company’s vast production facilities. Further to the Inspired to Make videos series, created by Lee Valley, released last fall, and

The new year means annual planning for the Men’s Sheds Canada team. While gathering in Ottawa for a planning retreat, the Board and Staff of MSC took the opportunity to join members of the Hackberry Men’s Shed for their weekly Tuesday morning breakfast, followed by a very productive meeting with the Men’s Sheds Ontario Board

Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day. Every year on this day, Bell Let’s Talk Day highlights the importance of mental health, with this year’s focus on supporting Canada’s young people. At Men’s Sheds, we also recognize the mental health challenges frequently faced by older men and are dedicated to reducing social isolation and fostering well-being

A Men’s Shed provides a space where men and connect, share skills and support each other. It fosters a sense of community, promotes mental well-being and offers opportunities for learning and collaboration. Here are ten benefits of establishing a Men’s Shed in your community: Social Connection: Men’s Sheds provide a social space where men can

The village of Knowlton, Quebec on beautiful Lac Brome was abuzz on November 20 and 21 for the first ever Quebec ShedFest. Shedders from the Lac Brome Men’s Shed welcomed the West Island Men’s Shed and representatives of several men’s groups from around the province of Quebec for a working session, with a view to

On November 20 MSC had the honour of presenting Dr. Barry Golding in a Keynote Webinar presentation entitled “Connection. Camaraderie. Community: Lessons from the Men’s Shed Movement.” Over the course of 90 minutes, Barry shared with more than 100 online attendees his perspectives on the global growth and social impact of Men’s Sheds. To access

Men’s Sheds Canada was pleased to be invited by the BC Hospice Palliative Care Association to participate in a panel discussion at the annual Grief, Bereavement and Mental Health Summit on November 20. MSC Board Member Jim Millar and fellow panelists discussed the need for men dealing with grief and loss to receive the accessible

The Men’s Shed concept has been celebrated around the world, but never quite like this. Thanks to Wayne and Lori Van Wyk, who have been friends and supporters of the Arnprior/Braeside/McNab Shed since it’s inception, the Shed’s flag has travelled all the way to the roof of Africa and back. According to Lori and Wayne,