The Ontario government is further expanding its support for the most vulnerable long-term care residents. The province is investing another $9 million for the continued […] Read More
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After years of writing countless non-fiction books, a local author has released her novel. Bowmanville resident Sher Leetooze, 75, started writing in 1994, beginning with […] Read More
A Newtonville couple has lost their dream home in a devastating fire and a GoFundMe page has been set up to try and help them. […] Read More
Province says family, friends can safely visit loved ones The province is opening up long-term care for outdoor visits. In response to improvement in key […] Read More
By Courtney Bachar A long-time Oshawa resident has been recognized for his contributions to the community. Doug Thomson, who will turn 80 in December, was […] Read More
Grandma moved to Oshawa only a few years ago when she sold her home in Peterborough, to live in a retirement home not far from […] Read More
Changes will enable thousands more low-income seniors to access care The province is expanding access to dental care and affordable prescription drugs for vulnerable seniors. […] Read More
June is Seniors’ Month, and the province is focused on meeting the immediate needs of seniors. Raymond Cho, Ontario’s Minister for Seniors’ and Accessibility, says […] Read More
Progress is coming along on the new long-term care home, currently under construction adjacent to the Ajax Pickering Hospital. In a recent update to the […] Read More
We all have vivid memories of being 10 years old, looking at our parents and seeing them as old people. They were perhaps in their […] Read More
Durham residents 60 and older can now be vaccinated Durham Region Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Kyle says while he is pleased almost 70,000 […] Read More
Livita Centennial gets vaccinated after COVID-free year By Courtney Bachar/Active Senior’s Digest It was an emotional day for the residents of Livita Centennial Retirement Residence […] Read More
COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be opening the first week of March in Durham Region, including one in Oshawa. The clinics will be operating at Durham […] Read More
By Courtney Bachar/Active Senior’s Digest Oshawa MPP Jennifer French is calling on the province for a public inquiry into two of Durham’s long-term care and […] Read More