Tag: Seniors
Federal dental care program for uninsured to reach more people in 2025
After a slow rollout, the Canadian Dental Care Plan is scheduled to pay a portion of dental services for more uninsured Canadians this year. Now entering its second year, dental coverage under the program was first offered to seniors, then children younger than 18 and adults who receive the disability tax credit. It is scheduled […]
Free tax clinics help secure over $3 million in benefits and refunds for Grey-Bruce locals
A new report details how 28 volunteers helped Grey-Bruce locals file nearly 1,000 income tax returns and receive 3.3 million in refunds and benefit entitlements in 2024 thanks to free local tax clinics. The Grey Bruce Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) Network provides free tax preparation services to low-income individuals and families across the […]
Many elderly Ohioans feel unprepared for severe weather, study finds
This article was republished here with permission from Great Lakes Echo.
By Clara Lincolnhol, Great Lakes Echo
Ohio took a beating from a record-breaking 73 tornadoes in 2024. Twisters and other severe weather events are becoming more common in the Midwest due to climate change, and seniors are more at risk.
Community-created Valentines to be distributed to local seniors
The Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) is inviting the community to participate in its Valentines for Seniors program by creating handmade Valentines Day cards for seniors in local care homes. “This program is about more than just making cards; it’s about reminding our seniors that they’re cared for and valued,” said Nancy Kuhl, program co-ordinator, […]
Work starts on unique $100M apartment project in London’s Old East Village
Unique housing project in Old East Village aims to build much-needed affordable homes for newcomers and low-income Londoners alike. Â
120-unit affordable housing project on former school site moves ahead
Two apartment buildings are planned on a long-vacant former school site
London agencies ask: Where have all the volunteers gone?
Pandemic curveballs, an aging cohort of steadfast helpers and a younger generation with specific needs. London organizations are facing challenges recruiting and retaining the volunteers they need.
Indwell, the supportive housing agency, is expected to begin construction January 15 and residents may be in its 42 units in 2026, said Graham Cubitt, director of projects and development at Indwell.
With the swing of a hammer, more housing is on the way for Londoners in need. Construction is about to begin on the interior of the former War Memorial Childrenâs Hospital near the former South Street hospital site, part of the Vision SoHo Alliance. Indwell, the supportive housing agency, is expected to begin construction Jan. […]
Good Samaritan stabbed by attacker named to London’s 2025 honour list
London’s annual goodwill roll call has an unusual addition this year â a bystander who was stabbed while protecting an elderly grocery store employee in a robbery.
Toy stories: Five kid crazes that sparked Christmas chaos
If you’re a millennial, or a parent of one, you might remember these must-have toys that turned Christmas shopping upside-down.