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...
NORC is the short form for a Naturally Occurring Retirement Community. A NORC is a geographic designation for an area such as a rental/condo building or neighbourhood block, that just so happens to house...
The Council on Aging of Ottawa (COA) is pleased to participate in the 2022 pre-budget consultations. The past two years have been extremely challenging for all of us, but particularly for older adults....
Brian Tardif’s career experience in community service organizations, spanning 42 years, has been broad and exceptionally varied. Over the years, he has developed superior skills in the areas of leadership,...
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...
With pleasure, the COA announces the new chair of the Health Issues Committee, Michele Brenning. Michele began her role with the COA in September 2021 and will work closely with the Board and leadership...
The Grand Effort The Council on Aging of Ottawa relies on our many gracious donors to sustain and expand our education and advocacy work of improving the quality of life of older adults living in Ottawa....
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...
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,...
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