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DIGEST NEWS Posted onJune 22, 2017

Ontario gets serious about stopping aggressive energy sales

The rules may only be lines on a piece of legislation, but the recent additions to the Energy Consumer Protection Act add another layer of […] Read More

DIGEST NEWS Posted onJune 22, 2017

Hospital bed shortage a growing problem

By Joel Wittnebel/Active Senior’s Digest It has been a cold and flu season like no other, and one that has seen hospitals across the province […] Read More

DIGEST NEWS Posted onJune 21, 2017

Keeping seniors engaged: Community grant applications now open

Seniors are now better able to stay involved, learn new skills and lead active lives within their communities, thanks to the province. The province is […] Read More

DIGEST NEWS Posted onFebruary 7, 2017

Celebrating 150 years

The province will be celebrating a huge milestone next year. Ontario150 will mark next year’s 150th anniversary of Confederation. Ontario150 is a year-long celebration that […] Read More

DIGEST NEWS Posted onFebruary 7, 2017

ER wait times down, but visits up

By Graeme McNaughton/Active Senior’s Digest It’s good news and bad news for hospitals. According to a new report from Health Quality Ontario (HQO), the average […] Read More

DIGEST NEWS Posted onOctober 28, 2016

Detecting Alzheimer’s through speech

By Joel Wittnebel/Active Senior’s Digest The way someone talks can tell you a lot about them. One company believes it could even tell you whether […] Read More

DIGEST NEWS Posted onOctober 28, 2016

Seniors: New programs available

Seniors can now stay active and more engaged with the community thanks to some new programming. The province of Ontario has invested in 380 provincial […] Read More

DIGEST NEWS Posted onOctober 27, 2016

Get active: Take the Summer Challenge

Ontarians are being urged to take the #SummerChallenge and get out and get active this summer. Engaging in a healthy lifestyle can help to reduce […] Read More

DIGEST NEWS Posted onOctober 10, 2016

Lower drug costs for low-income seniors

The Ontario Drug Benefit plan is getting some changes, which will see more than 170,000 seniors become newly eligible for the low-income seniors program. As […] Read More

DIGEST NEWS Posted onOctober 10, 2016October 10, 2016

Long-term care homes getting upgrades

More than 300 long-term care homes across the province are going to be greceiving some upgrades. The renovations will improve the quality of care and […] Read More

DIGEST NEWS Posted onJuly 31, 2016

Energy conservation checklist

Spring Spring is a good time to prepare your year-round plan to reduce your energy consumption. The key to a realistic energy savings program is […] Read More

DIGEST NEWS Posted onJuly 31, 2016

New head of health for province

He was acting as the head of health, but now it’s official. Dr. David Williams, who has been the acting chief medical officer of health […] Read More

DIGEST NEWS Posted onJuly 30, 2016

Improving Alzheimer’s support services

More money is going to be coming the Alzheimer Society’s way, thanks to the provincial government. The province will be pumping $761,500 to go toward […] Read More

DIGEST NEWS Posted onJuly 30, 2016

A majestic ship for a new era

Holland America is pleased to introduce ms Koningsdam, its newest ship arriving in April 2016. The 2,560-passenger ship is a first in a new era […] Read More

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