Are you a resident of Ontario in 2021? For Ontarians, the government introduced a new refundable Senior’s Home Safety Tax Credit applicable to seniors and individuals who share a home with a senior relative or a non-senior living with or expecting to live with a family member who is 65
Part 1: Seniors Tax Credits / Medical Expense Tax Credits: Make the most of your 2021 tax return by following our #FinancialFridays blog series, highlighting some of the major tax credits that are geared towards seniors. There are a number of tax credits in Canada that only seniors are eligible
The Federal Government has announced that they are moving up the timeline to repay clawbacks for low-income seniors. These benefits will be distributed to low-income seniors who saw their income top-ups reduced because they received emergency pandemic aid. Payments may flow sooner for those in dire need. The federal government
November is here and so is a brand new calendar for our Bruce Grey Seniors’ Centre Without Walls. We have lots of great activities planned for this month including a concert by Sarah Pratt-Parsamian on violin, Elder Shirley John will be speaking about ancestors from the four directions, there will
Of interest to seniors: The provincial government has announced changes to Ontario’s Seniors Dental Care Program and the Seniors Co-Payment (Prescription Drugs) Program. The changes to these two programs will take effect August 1st, 2021. The Income Threshold to be eligible will increase from an annual income of $19,300 to
Interested in gardening? On Friday April 16th, at 1:00 – 1:45 p.m., you are invited to phone in to hear Joan Regan, a resident of Tobermory who writes the “Mrs. Gardener” article for each issue of the Tobermory Press Inc. Joan enjoys gardening and has many years of experience to
Please join us! There is a lot going on this month at the Bruce Grey Seniors’ Centre Without Walls (BGSCWW). Given that we are now under a “Stay-At-Home Order” – it’s a perfect time to give the program a try and connect with local seniors as well. Everyone is welcome
The holidays are just around the corner and if you are looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community, we invite you to consider sending a greeting card to a resident living in long term care. As the pandemic continues to impact those living in local nursing
Canadian seniors across the country are facing significant health, economic, and social challenges due to COVID-19. Physical distancing is weighing heavily on those who are separated from their families, and rely on help to get groceries and other essential items. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced earlier this week that seniors
