Download paper A Discussion Paper Peter HicksExperts Panel on Income SecurityJune 2019 Summary A new paper released by the Council on Aging of Ottawa argues that Canada’s retirement income system is in...

In this forty-fourth year of operation, the Council on Aging of Ottawa (COA) has made tremendous strides towards our vision of, “respected, informed and engaged seniors living in an age-friendly city”...

2019 Margaret Griffiths Award Recipient A genuinely caring man, John Johnson is driven by a desire to help people, and dedicated to protecting the elderly. He has served his community for many years through...

Drivers must slow down and move over when approaching police, fire, ambulance or tow trucks with amber lights flashing at roadside. Video

Bob Baldwin Experts Panel on Income Security June 2019 Download Report Download Summary Summary: Canada’s retirement income system (RIS) has gone a long way in meeting its key objectives – alleviating...

Did you know all that CarFit clinics are FREE? These clinics are designed to help older adults adjust their car to their body in the aim of keeping our safest drivers on the road! Keep an eye on the Council...

Roundabouts maximize safety while minimizing traffic delay. If you are concerned or nervous about using the different roundabouts across the city, please click here to learn all you need to know about...

There are four “layers” to visibility while driving – 1) headlights, 2) windshield, 3) eye glasses or contacts and, 4) your eyes. Dr. Kirsten North, a local optometrist, notes that scratched lenses or...

If you had a traffic violation and you took a while to pay the fine, your driver’s license might be suspended without your knowledge. This would mean that you would not be covered in case of a collision....

When you come across a stopped school bus with the stop arm activated and lights flashing (see photo), it is important to understand the rules. If there is no median on the roadway, all vehicles in all...