A quick glance of COA’s actions on long-term care. Download To read the COA’s Statement of Concerns, go to  coaottawa.ca/we-need-change-now

The Council on Aging of Ottawa (COA) has always been committed to improving the well-being of seniors and age-friendly services in our community. In line with that commitment, the COA’s Health Issues Committee...

Traffic and pedestrians must yield to public transit vehicles at a transit priority signal. The round signal is on top of a regular traffic signal and shows a white vertical bar on a dark background. This...

  Watch for black ice at temperatures between + 4C and – 4C, where the road surface ahead looks black and shiny. It is often found on shaded areas of the road, bridges and overpasses long after the...

As soon as you suspect that the road surface may be slippery, whether the cause is snow or ice, the golden rule is to ease up on the accelerator. By doing so, you ensure that your tires have more time...

On many high-speed roads with three or more lanes in each direction, trucks are not allowed to drive in the far left-hand lane. This means that the lane next to it is the truck passing lane. If you are...

  Keep a one-meter distance when passing a cyclist, or risk… Injuring someone, killing someone, or getting a $500 fine and 3 demerit points. More Monthly driving tips are brought to you by the  Older...

Use your low-beam headlights. High beams reflect off the moisture droplets in the fog, making it harder to see.  If you have fog lights on your vehicle, use them, in addition to your low beams. Keep...

October 21, 2019 will be the day Canadians go to the polls in the next federal election. For many seniors, voting is a way to show support for what matters to them. In fact, voters aged 65 to 74 are more...