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It was all hands on deck at Louth County Hall last week as council staff packed out special gifts for the Super Connectors - Operation Christmas gift bags for older people.

Author of the article: Colleen Romaniuk  •  Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Publishing date: Dec 22, 2020  •  December 22, 2020  •  2 minute read  •  Article content Elliot Lake city councillors voted to extend the community’s Age Friendly Delivers program into the new year at a regular city council meeting on Monday. Council last approved an extension of the program to the end of December, but because of a steady demand for service, city staff recommended the program...

Posted: December 17, 2020 The Cranbrook Age Friendly Committee kicked off its Age Friendly Business Recognition program this month. The first two recipients – Auntie Barb’s Bakery (2019 Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award – Age Friendly Business of the year) and Save-On Foods (2020 Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award – Age Friendly Business of the year) were presented with “Proud to be an Age Friendly Business” decals for display in a prominent place. The Commit...

STARS provides essential service Volunteer driver Ann Marland, right, greets Lorraine Barrier, who uses STARS transport services to get to physical-therapy appointments. photo by Sue Stafford select With money from a Sisters Community Grant, Age Friendly Sisters was able to purchase cleaning supplies and disinfectant for the STARS volunteer drivers to use to keep themselves and their clients safe. STARS volunteer Annie Marland, left, met with Ace owners ...

Author of the article: Colleen Romaniuk  •  Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Publishing date: Dec 11, 2020  •  December 11, 2020  •  5 minute read  •  Alta Campbell, Bernie Houle, Susan Kryzanowski, Rita Brown, Danielle Kryzanowski, Sofia Walli and Theresa Land of the Espanola Helping Hands Food Bank accept a donation of over $1,000 in gift cards from Giant Tiger store owner Greg Kelso in November. Article content Food bank use in Ontario might be surging in larger ur...

Walking football is an example of an activity that can be safely enjoyed by the over 60s A CAMPAIGN has been launched to raise awareness about the greater health risks older residents across Leeds are facing due to COVID-19. Health and care organisations across the area are working together to spread a positive message to those aged 60 and over about how they can stay safe and well over the winter. The message comes as Leeds - including Aireborough, Horsforth and parts of Wharfedale - rem...

Minister pictured with Hilary O’Farrell, chair of Bandon Business Association. Pic: Brian Lougheed The Minister for Planning and Local Government, Peter Burke TD, has described Cork County Council’s role in the local response to the COVID-19 pandemic to date as vital. He was speaking during a visit to Bandon to thank local authority staff for their work and visit businesses who have benefited from local authorities’ supports. Cork County Council has provided a range of economic and socia...