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Ontario Building New Long-Term Care Beds in Haliburton
Vanessa De Matteis, Office of the Minister of Long-Term Care KAWARTHA/HALIBURTON: The Ontario government is adding 68 new and 60 upgraded...
Colleen Green
Feb 17, 20222 min read
Ontario Launches Program to Increase Hands-On Training Opportunities for More PSWs and Nurses
Today, the Ontario government announced a $73 million investment over three years to train and provide clinical placements for over...
Colleen Green
Feb 17, 20222 min read
Tips for seniors returning to the skies
(NC) After skipping a year due to lockdowns, many seniors are facing the challenge of having lots of family to visit and just one holiday...
Colleen Green
Feb 17, 20221 min read
Virtual tax information seminar for seniors
DURHAM: Seniors in Durham Region can learn about tax benefits and credits available to them at an upcoming virtual seminar on Thursday,...
Colleen Green
Feb 10, 20221 min read
Silver Lights Senior Services is seeing increased demand
by The Standard | Podcast January 27th, 2022 https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Silver-Lights-seeing-increase-Jan...
Colleen Green
Jan 27, 20222 min read
Port Perry Hospital Foundation surpasses their fundraising campaign goal
by The Standard | Podcast January 27th, 2022 https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/PPH-Passes-fundraising-goal-Jan-2...
Colleen Green
Jan 27, 20222 min read
Attitude: Why Healthy Habits Matter
This being our fourth lockdown, I’m finding I have a lot more time on my hands. I’m reminded of a quote from my favourite poem called...
Colleen Green
Jan 20, 20222 min read
Fenelon Falls Senior Citizens’ Club Announces First Winner of 50/50 Draw
FENELON FALLS: The Fenelon Falls Senior Citizens’ Club is thrilled to announce Peter Brendle as the lucky winner of $710 in the first...
Colleen Green
Jan 20, 20222 min read
DDSB to require Kindergarten students to wear masks
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM: The Durham District School Board (DDSB) has decided to require...
Colleen Green
Jan 13, 20221 min read
New Year’s Eve recovery tips
New Year’s Eve often marks the culmination of a season of celebration. Part of the fun of New Year’s Eve gatherings is letting loose and...
Colleen Green
Jan 6, 20222 min read
Should you test your indoor air?
(NC) Testing your indoor air sounds like a great idea. But pollutants such as mould and chemicals are difficult to measure correctly, and...
Colleen Green
Jan 6, 20221 min read
Tips for coping with anxiety and sadness during COVID
(NC) There’s no doubt that the pandemic has caused stress and anxiety for many people across Canada and around the world. Even if you...
Colleen Green
Jan 6, 20221 min read
HKPR’s top doctor discusses balancing act of living with COVID-19
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: With COVID-19 looking like it’s here to stay in...
Colleen Green
Jan 6, 20222 min read
Iconic Fenelon Falls Senior Citizens’ Club looks to develop with the times
MARGARET CUNNINGHAM, Fundraising Liaison FENELON FALLS: The last 20 months have been very difficult on public venues intended for social...
Colleen Green
Dec 23, 20213 min read
Bobcaygeon Kinettes support world-class imaging at Ross Memorial Hospital
KIM COULTER, Communications Specialist, Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation BOBCAYGEON: The Kinette Club of Bobcaygeon members take to...
Colleen Green
Dec 23, 20212 min read
Providing More Care, Protecting Seniors and Building More Beds Act Receives Royal Assent
Vanessa De Matteis, Office of the Minister of Long-term Care The Providing More Care, Protecting Seniors, and Building More Beds Act,...
Colleen Green
Dec 17, 20212 min read
Ontario’s Seniors Home Safety Tax Credit Being Extended
WALLACE PIDGEON, Minister’s Office, Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility The Ontario government is helping seniors stay in their homes...
Colleen Green
Dec 17, 20212 min read
Uxbridge celebrates two health facility milestones
Uxbridge celebrates two health facility milestones by The Standard | December 2nd, 2021 Podcast https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-conten...
Colleen Green
Dec 2, 20212 min read
Make This Your Moment: Holiday Appeal highlights the need for new MRI
KIM COULTER, Communications Specialist, Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation KAWARTHA LAKES: Exactly one year ago, Kate Winn was diagnosed...
Colleen Green
Nov 18, 20212 min read
Ontario Helps Build Homes for Military Veterans Experiencing Homelessness
CONRAD SPEZOWKA, Communications Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing The Ontario government is providing nearly $2 million...
Colleen Green
Nov 18, 20213 min read
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