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RTOERO awards $60,000 in scholarships to support well-being of seniors, communities
RTOERO awards $60,000 in scholarships to support well-being of seniors, communities

Twenty post-secondary students are preparing to make a positive impact on their communities with the support of the RTOERO scholarship program. Since 1968, RTOERO has […]

Future retirees: Education workers eyeing career changes, opportunities in retirement
Future retirees: Education workers eyeing career changes, opportunities in retirement

More than half of Canada’s classroom educators and administrators, within five years of retirement, plan to continue working full- or part-time once they retire. More […]

7 quotes from Sheila Watt-Cloutier to open your mind
7 quotes from Sheila Watt-Cloutier to open your mind

Environmental, cultural, human rights advocate and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Sheila Watt-Cloutier spoke to RTOERO members during a member webinar in January 2023. Sheila challenged […]

RTOERO urges collective action towards sustainable, just future at federal advocacy event
RTOERO urges collective action towards sustainable, just future at federal advocacy event

RTOERO volunteers and staff met with federal MPs and government officials during its second Advocacy on the Hill event on April 24 and 25. During […]

Delirium: Follow-up questions with Dr. Christina Reppas-Rindlisbacher
Delirium: Follow-up questions with Dr. Christina Reppas-Rindlisbacher

Dr. Christina Reppas-Rindlisbacher, geriatrician and PhD candidate from Women’s Age Lab at Women’s College Hospital, presented a webinar in February 2023 about delirium. Delirium is […]

RTOERO urges Islanders to speak with one voice this Provincial General Election on issues of dignity and survival
RTOERO urges Islanders to speak with one voice this Provincial General Election on issues of dignity and survival

RTOERO is sounding the alarm on issues of dignity and survival during the Prince Edward Island election campaign. This month, it launched a digital campaign […]

Time to retire from driving? Considerations and steps
Time to retire from driving? Considerations and steps

Driving is a symbol of freedom and independence. You can go where you want when you want. And Canada is one of the most car-dependent […]

The value of intergenerational friendships
The value of intergenerational friendships

We often hear about the importance of social connections and relationships for our health. But have you considered the added value of maintaining intergenerational relationships? […]

How to make tax time more manageable in retirement
How to make tax time more manageable in retirement

It’s that time of year – days are getting longer. Maple syrup season is upon us. And we’re getting ready to file our taxes. Doing […]