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Toronto Public Libraries get ready to restore computers; other services still pending

Toronto Public Library staff says they're working hard to restore computer services by early- to mid-February and accommodate its affected patrons in the meantime, particularly senior citizens.

When immigrant seniors feel isolated, Toronto’s libraries can offer help

The Toronto Public Library has several programs to help isolated newcomers settle in the city, but staff say those who need the support may not know about it.
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Vulnerable seniors housed following opening of modular housing project in East York

Several senior citizens now have new roofs over their heads, thanks to the opening of 59 new permanent modular homes in East York.

East York seniors engage with community through local program

Unified We Grow is engaging seniors with a wellness and inclusion program to make the world a little more accessible.

Seniors feel neglected, trapped by city’s lack of snow-clearing efforts

Two weeks after a major snowfall, and sidewalks in East York are still not...

Peel Region seeking students and seniors to share homes

HomeShare, a housing initiative bringing together seniors and post-secondary students as roommates, has begun a trial program in Peel Region.

These ‘good neighbours’ are pandemic heroes for many

The Good Neighbour Project, a volunteer organization that launched in March 2020 to deliver groceries and other necessities to the vulnerable, has helped thousands of people during the COVID-19 pandemic. Its volunteers have no intention of stopping.

Liberals to extend OHIP+ to seniors. What took so long?

Ontario’s Liberal party wants to make prescription medication free for seniors under OHIP+ by removing the co-payment and deductibles from more than 4,400 drugs

Kathleen Wynne promises free prescription drugs for seniors

Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne graced the ice and the podium at the Leaside Curling Club for a special announcement about Ontario's seniors on Tuesday.

Community Bus pilot program rolls into East York

The TTC began its nine-month Community Bus pilot program along two routes this month. The program is designed to connect senior citizens and Wheel-Trans customers along the Lawrence Manor 400 and East York 404 routes by offering door-to-door service to shopping centres, community centres, hospitals and seniors’ centres.

Project takes on dental elder abuse

Dr. Natalie Archer is intimately aware of the latest form of elder abuse, especially...

Toronto seniors need help shovelling

A Toronto by-law states that sidewalks should be cleared within 24 hours of the snowfall ending, but some seniors in the Toronto snow removal program are left waiting up to 72 hours for service.

Scarborough seniors get the flu shot in time

Scarborough seniors are getting potentially life-saving support from a community health group. Despite this...

Seniors targeted in series of distraction thefts, police say

It begins on the street with a stranger's heart-rending story and often only ends later with the discovery of missing jewelry. Thieves have been targeting seniors across the Greater Toronto Area since July in a string of what Const. Tony Vella describes as distraction thefts.

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