In The News Posts

A Federal Government Announcement to Tackle Social Isolation

March 12, 2015

There are clear links between health and social isolation. For elderly adults, being part of a social network has a ...

Is Canada ready for National Pharmacare?

March 12, 2015

Most developed countries with a universal health care system also provide universal coverage of prescription drugs, ...

Carol’s Corner: In Defense of Optimism

March 12, 2015

CAROL’S CORNER The headline in my daily newspaper announced: Optimism may actually hamper your drive to succeed. ...

Carol In Your Corner: Preventing Fraud

March 12, 2015

PREVENTING FRAUD March is Fraud Prevention Month. Actually, the entire year should be dedicated to ensuring that ...

The Middle-Aged Guide to Growing Up: Turning Over The Odometer

March 12, 2015

This year and the one that passed everyone I know turned 60. I remember the year everybody got married, 1985, and ...

CARP Financial Issues/RRSP Poll Report

March 12, 2015

Key Findings   March 5, 2015: Almost all members have tax-sheltered savings, split equally between RRSPs and RRIFs, ...

My Panic Button

March 12, 2015

Editor's Note: This column is a guest-article penned by architect and author David Reich (full bio below). I’m a ...

Markham-Richmond Hill Chapter: St. Patrick’s Day Celebration!

March 11, 2015

  CARP Markham-Richmond Hill and the Marleigh Retirement Residence are hosting a fabulous St. Patrick’s Day ...

Focus on Seniors: Offering food for thought

March 10, 2015

When grocery shopping becomes a chore for seniors Click here to read the article, published by Brant News on March 6, ...

Burlington Transit Forum, Share Your Ideas

March 10, 2015

Information posted March 10, 2015 Please join us and share your experiences and what it’s like for you riding the ...