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Essential worker of the day: home care providers
This regular feature on CollingwoodToday seeks to recognize and thank local frontline and essential workers through community submissions of photographs and words of thanks.
Today’s essential workers of the day are local home care providers from Independent Living Services of Simcoe County and Area. They are (in no particular order) Nellie Teekins, Kim Haines, Julie McDonald, Jazzmin Scott, and Sara Denbok. Contributed photo
County Celebrates Age-Friendly Businesses
Dec 13, 2019 6:30 PM By: BarrieToday Staff
The County of Simcoe is congratulating 17 local businesses and organizations for taking action to become more age-friendly.
Help line launched for caregivers in Ontario as survey shows increasing stress
More emotional support for caregivers, parents needed advocacy group saysRead More
12 and under ride Barrie Transit for free, seniors ride free Thursdays starting Nov. 1
Starting Nov. 1, children 12 and under can ride Barrie Transit for free, and seniors 65+ can ride free on Thursdays.
Mobi Mats laid down at Centennial Beach for better accessibility
Mobi Mats provide non-slip and traffic-resistant access for wheelchairs, strollers, walkers, etc. Read More
New project aimed at making businesses, storefronts more accessible
Peggy Oakley – Obituary
Sad loss with the recent passing of Peggy Oakley, a dedicated RETIRED – ILS volunteer.
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ANALYSIS: How some Barrie businesses make a double-amputee feel like a ‘second-class citizen’
Many shops and offices could use some accessibility upgrades, Barrie woman saysRead More
