The Council on Aging of Ottawa

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Michael Slinger's Story - Why I Chose to Advocate for Ottawa’s Older Adults
Some of my fondest memories are of time spent with my grandparents. Growing up, they were a constant source of love and inspiration, and I’ll always cherish the moments we shared. But being so close to...
Calls on the City to Maintain Affordable and Accessible Transit for All Ages
For Immediate ReleaseNovember 26, 2024          Danial Leduc  d.leduc@coaottawa.ca 613-789-3577 ext. The Council on Aging of Ottawa Calls on the City to Maintain Affordable and Accessible Transit for All...
Ottawa needs more age-friendly housing
Ottawa Citizen | Letter to the Editor | October 1, 2024 Oct. 1 is recognized as the International Day of Older Persons, a good time to reflect on the place seniors occupy in our society. As the percentage...
While it may be only September, can we talk about winter walking?
Dear City Councillors, While it may be only September, can we talk about winter walking? 2024 will be remembered for the winter that wasn’t! Yet, with the kinder winter weather this year in Ottawa, the...
Age-Friendly Housing Survey
The Council on Aging of Ottawa (COA) wants to hear from you!     Older adults are the fastest-growing age group in Ottawa. Many older adults live on fixed incomes and will need to consider changing health,...
Snow Moles 2024
SNOW MOLES are volunteers who report on what it is like to walk outside on a winter day. You are invited to ensure healthy, accessible, and safe winter walking conditions in Ottawa, by becoming a SNOW...
The Giving Season
by Peggy Edwards, The Council on Aging of OttawaFirst published in the Fifty-Five Plus Magazine, November/December 2023 November and December mark several holidays linked to giving. This includes presents...
Alberta’s Possible Departure from the Canada Pension Plan: A Review of the Issues
By The Expert Panel on Income Security Highlights A report prepared for the Government of Alberta by Telus Health claims that if Alberta leaves the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and establishes an Alberta...
Let’s Celebrate the EngAGEment and Contributions of Older Persons in Society
by Peggy Edwards, The Council on Aging of OttawaFirst published in the Fifty-Five Plus Magazine, October 2023   On 14 December 1990, the United Nations designated October...
Transportation Committee – Volunteer Community Member
Are you interested in older adults and transportation issues? Do you like to learn about new and emerging transportation-related issues, read news articles, and surf the internet? Are you ready to be an...
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