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How to engage in democracy between municipal elections
How to engage in democracy between municipal elections

The municipal government has a significant impact on our day-to-day lives. Municipal government is responsible for parks, the water system, roadways, recreational programs, some social […]

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Gift giving to grandkids: Go beyond plastic toys
Gift giving to grandkids: Go beyond plastic toys
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Local RTOERO district boosts 7-10 Club food program in Nanaimo
Local RTOERO district boosts 7-10 Club food program in Nanaimo

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New survey shows education workers eyeing early retirement thanks to pandemic
New survey shows education workers eyeing early retirement thanks to pandemic

A new RTOERO survey shows 30 per cent of education sector workers have either decided to retire sooner than planned or are considering retiring sooner, […]

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2022 Future retirees report – Retirement planning in a pandemic
2022 Future retirees report – Retirement planning in a pandemic

Retirement—what once conjured stereotypical images of slowing down has been redefined as a time for growth and potential. RTOERO has been supporting retirees from Canada’s […]

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Dr. Rochon leads the future of geriatric medicine: Part 2
Dr. Rochon leads the future of geriatric medicine: Part 2

Dr. Paula Rochon holds a number of impressive positions with several prestigious organizations and institutions. We know her best as the RTOERO Chair in Geriatric Medicine at […]

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RTOERO 2022 scholarships invest in the health of seniors, communities
RTOERO 2022 scholarships invest in the health of seniors, communities

Across Canada, post-secondary students are preparing to make a difference in their areas of study and communities. The RTOERO scholarship program is helping 20 of […]

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Women’s Age Lab: Follow up questions with Dr. Rochon
Women’s Age Lab: Follow up questions with Dr. Rochon

Dr. Paula Rochon, RTOERO Chair in Geriatric Medicine and Dr. Rachel Savage, epidemiologist and a research scientist, based at Women’s Age Lab at Women’s College Hospital presented […]

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

Toronto, May 25, 2021 – RTOERO is sounding the alarm on issues of dignity and survival during the federal election campaign. This month, it launched […]

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New curated media kits provide quick access to current thinking for journalists covering aging-related topics
New curated media kits provide quick access to current thinking for journalists covering aging-related topics

RTOERO recently launched four new virtual media kits to help journalists covering aging-related topics. The kits, which focus on the retirement journey, insurance, ageism and […]

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Insurance plans for retirement: consider these 5 things
Insurance plans for retirement: consider these 5 things

Insurance for retirement tops the list of topics of interest for future retirees, according to our research with employees from Canada’s education sector.  And it’s […]

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Electric cars: 4 reasons to consider making the change
Electric cars: 4 reasons to consider making the change

It’s no secret that getting a new car has been a challenge with disruptions to the supply chain. We’ve also seen the cost of used […]