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New RTOERO white papers shed light on healthy aging

How can Canadians age the best? That’s a critical question for a country where almost 18% of the population is over 65, heading to 20% […]

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Double the impact of your donations to help improve the quality of life for seniors

Toronto, Nov. 29, 2021 – Every day, the RTOERO Foundation makes an impact on fostering respect, better health and social connections for older adults. Now, […]

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RTOERO distributes $80,000 in grants for community projects

Toronto, Nov. 24, 2021 – Thirty-one community projects are getting a boost thanks to funding from RTOERO’s annual Community Grants program. Since 1968, RTOERO has […]

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RTOERO urges Canadians to speak with one voice this election on issues of dignity, survival

RTOERO is sounding the alarm on issues of dignity and survival during the federal election campaign. This week, it launched a digital campaign urging Canadians […]

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RTOERO awards $60,000 in scholarships to invest in the future of students and our communities

To invest in a better future for our communities, RTOERO has awarded scholarships valued at $3,000 each to 20 post-secondary students. The scholarships will help […]

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RTOERO response to 2021 federal budget

The following letter was sent in response to the 2021 Canadian federal budget, released on April 18, 2021.  As a voice for healthy aging in […]

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RTOERO offers practical help for retiring education workers with ‘one-stop’ checklist

Dec. 28, 2020 There is a lot to consider when planning to retire from education and now more than ever. RTOERO has put together a […]

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RTOERO hands out $77,000 in grants for community projects across Ontario

Toronto, Nov. 16, 2020 – The education community’s positive impacts do not stop in the classroom. This year, RTOERO, a national membership organization for education […]

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RTOERO calls for election of age-friendly candidates in B.C.

October 19, 2020 When British Columbians go to the polls on Oct. 24, RTOERO is urging them to elect age-friendly candidates. Through a digital campaign, […]