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August 18 , 2006 MCGUINTY GOVERNMENT MAKING IT EASIER FOR SENIORS TO ACCESS SERVICES IN BRUCE COUNTY BRUCE COUNTY – The McGuinty government, with its federal and municipal partners, has launched SeniorsInfo.ca making it easier for older adults to access information, programs and services from all levels of government Ontario Minister Responsible for Seniors, Jim Bradley announced today. “SeniorsInfo.ca is a terrific website for seniors who want a convenient way to access information about all the programs and services available in their home town,” said Bradley. “SeniorsInfo.ca was designed with input from seniors. I encourage seniors and their families and caregivers to log on to www.seniorsinfo.ca to get answers to their questions.” “This is great news for our rural communities,” said MPP Carol Mitchell. “The seniors’ portal is another example of the McGuinty government providing an important service to our seniors. It illustrates that this government works with our rural libraries to make life better in our community. I know that the Bruce County Library has been innovative in providing services to its citizens. As a former member of the Huron County Library Board I know how much seniors depend on and use our public library.” Need to find out whether you may be eligible to receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement? Want information about OHIP coverage, or a special seniors program at your local library? This innovative website will eliminate the need to run around from one place to another in search of information. “As Warden of the County of Bruce I am pleased to see this initiative move forward to serve seniors in Bruce County and Ontario. The seniors portal project has become another example of sharing and working together for the benefit of our residents, a hallmark of the County of Bruce,” said Warden Ron Oswald. Bruce County is just one of 22 Ontario communities which have developed a unique website for their seniors. Ontario’s seniors population is expected to more than double to 3.2 million by 2028. The McGuinty government has been investing to help meet the challenges and opportunities posed by the province’s aging population, including:
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