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Transportation News

Mary Haller – Co-Chair Pedestrian Safety and Walkability sub-committee
Mary has been a Physiotherapist for over 35 years in a variety of areas and has extensive experience in geriatrics. She helped get the Champlain Falls Assessment Streamlined Treatment (CFAST) Clinic up...
2022 Snow Mole Report: How Safe is Winter Walking in Ottawa?
The Snow Mole Campaign is an Age-Friendly winter project of the Pedestrian Safety & Walkability (PS&W) Sub-committee of the Ottawa Seniors Transportation Committee (OSTC) of the Council on Aging...
2022 Provincial Election Guide
June 2 will be the day Ontarians go to the polls in the next provincial election. Today, the COA is calling on candidates running in this election to take action on three priority issues during this...
Car Insurance for Older Drivers
Information from the Insurance Bureau of Canada   There is no increased premium for anyone who is of an older age. Insurance companies usually only pull reports on an insured every 5 years but may...
New Co-Chair, Pedestrian Safety and Walkability Sub-Committee – Min Ku
Min grew up in Ottawa and recently returned after many years of living abroad. She has previously worked in mental health outreach for a non-profit organization in Japan and volunteered for their English...
2021 Federal Election - Priorities for Older Adults
September 20, 2021, will be the day Canadians go to the polls in the next federal election. For many older adults, voting is a way to show support for what matters to them. In fact, voters aged 65 to 74...
New Stunt Driving Laws
Effective July 1st 2021, the Ministry of Transportation will be implementing several amendments to the Highway Traffic Act with respect to stunt driving and street racing in Ontario. Specifically,...