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News Sheet
  1. ELDER ABUSE HOTLINE
    The Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse has launched a new hotline for seniors. It is available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. The new Seniors Safety Line is 1-866-299-1011


  2. Visit www.stableandaffordable.com to share your housing stories, take action* and find useful resources and services. This is an initiative of the Wellesley Institute and partners.


  3. HEALTH ADVISORY: Salmonella and Peanut Product Recall


  4. ISSUES NOT DEALT WITH...OR INAPPROPRIATELY DEALT WITH IN THE FEDERAL BUDGET


  5. Ontario Budget Will Not Help Save Hospitals From Closure, Cuts, Mass Layoffs
    For information: Natalie Mehra 416-230-6402 (cell) Dora Jeffries 416-889-4603 (cell).

  6. The Special Senate Committee on Aging released its final report titled "Canada's Aging Population: Seizing the Opportunity"


  7. The 25 in 5 Network and Worker's Action Centre


  8. Candrive is a five year study to determine the key factors that impact an older driver's safety.
    If you are 70 years or older and would like to participate, telephone 1-866-233-1133.
    Results will help with the development of an in-office decision tool to help physicians identify older drivers who may need further assessment of their driving ability. Thus the safety of the majority of older drivers will be confirmed. More information is available at www.candrive.ca.


  9. (a)  DOWNTOWN PUBLIC LEGAL SERVICES' WORKSHOPS FOR ORGANIZATIONS. Introduction
    (b)  PLE Workshop Form. Request Form


  10. A note on seasonal flu from the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care


  11. Submission to Ontario Minister of Education regarding planned school closings in Ontario


  12. DON MOUTH NATURALIZATION & PORT LANDS FLOOD PROTECITON PROJECT (DMNP). Environmental Assessment
Meetings
  
  1. Canadian Centre for Elder Law and Law Commission of Ontario
    Supported by the Advocacy Centre for the Elderly. Developing an Anti-Ageist Approach to the Law
    October 28-30, 2010 Delta Chelsea Hotel, Toronto
  2. September 20-25th. Habitat for Humanity Toronto is hosting it’s inaugural ReTooling Build
    The ReTooling Build is an opportunity for retirees and soon-to-be retirees to give back to their community through six days of learning, social activities, volunteerism and fun.
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  3. Association for Canadian Studies and the Canadian Ethnic Studies Association
    Joint Annual Conference Ethnicity, Governance and Social Justice - Linking Canada and the World
    November 5 and 6, 2010. Holiday Inn Toronto International Airport Hotel 970 Dixon Rd. Toronto
    Additional information at www.acs-aec.ca
  4. Association for Canadian Studies in collaboration with Ontario Social History and Social Sciences Teachers'Association
    7th National Conference. Canada's Diverse Histories
    November 5 and 6, 2010. Holiday Inn Toronto International Airport Hotel. 970 Dixon Road Toronto
    Additional information at www.acs-aec.ca
  5. Ontario Society (Coalition) of Senior Citizens' Organizations (OSCO). 25th Anniversary Event and Annual General Meeting
    November 9, 2010. Latvian Canadian Cultural Centre. 4 Credit Union Dr. Toronto. $15.00
    9:30 AGM. 10 a.m. Speakers (Bea Levis and Senator Sharon Carstairs)
    Noon Lunch 1 to 3 p.m. Entertainment (Dan Hill)
    Tickets and Information 1-800-265-0779 www.ocsco.ca