Re: Congratulation on your election; Advancing the wellbeing of Ottawa’s older adults Dear City Councillor, On behalf of The Council on Aging of Ottawa (COA), we would like to congratulate you on your...

George Hartsgrove is a retired single gay male, originally from Brantford ON, who spent most of his career in Ottawa.  Soon after arriving in Ottawa to work at Carleton University, George began to volunteer...

Ken lives near Fitzroy Harbour in West Carleton ward. He retired in 1992 after a 30-year career in the Canadian Forces as a senior Military Engineering officer who served in command and staff appointments...

Snow Moles 2023 Age-Friendly Winter Walkability and Pedestrian Safety Audits for Seniors and Other Valuable Pedestrians SNOW MOLES are volunteers who report on what it is like to walk outside on a winter...

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There is nothing like taking a walk to enjoy the beauty of the season – and walking is one of the best ways to keep healthy. On the other hand, winter can be a challenging time of year to get out and about....

Vaccinations help to improve health outcomes, especially among older adults. As you age, your immune system weakens and can make fighting off infections more difficult. In fact, there are available and...

People living with congestive heart failure or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and frail vulnerable older adults are examples of patients who have a prolonged stay in the hospital and who are frequent...

Dear Minister Cho, On behalf of our Board and members, we urge the government to renew funding for Ontario Renovates and make the Seniors’ Home Safety Tax Credit permanent beyond the 2022 tax season. ...

Raynald was the General Manager of Programs (2006 to 2020) for the Canada Safety Council (CSC) in Ottawa. He was responsible for the curriculum development and management of the Council’s training programs,...