The province government is issuing cheques totalling over $195,000 to seniors’ centres in northwestern Ontario.
It is the final installment of a planned increase announced last June.
The funding is used to deliver programs to adults 55 and older.
Twenty-one seniors’ centres in the northwest are benefitting.
“This year, we have increased our investment in Seniors Active Living Centres by almost one million dollars over last year to provide seniors with more opportunities to access programs and supports,” said Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, in a release.
“Our government continues to invest in Seniors Active Living Centre programs that are improving the health and well-being of Ontario’s aging population.”
The government’s 2024 Fall Economic Statement increased base funding for all Seniors Active Living Centres from $42,700 to up to $55,000.
The funding is provided in four equal quarterly payments each year.
Here is a breakdown of the final installment received by centres in northwestern Ontario;
Pioneer Centre, Atikokan – $4,000.00
Dryden Go-Getters, Dryden – $12,500.00
Whispering Pines Seniors Centre, Ear Falls – $3,050.00
The Town of Fort Frances, Fort Frances – $12,500.00
Municipality of Greenstone – Geraldton Site, Geraldton – $10,675.00
Municipality of Greenstone – Geraldton Site, Geraldton – $2,942.25
Rural 60 Plus, Kakabeka Falls – $12,375.00
Kenora District New Horizons Seniors Centre, Kenora – $12,500.00
Manitouwadge Golden Age Centre, Manitouwadge – $12,500.00
Nakina Sunrise Club, Nakina – $6,000.00
Nipigon Silver Club, Nipigon – $2,500.00
Rainy River Activity Depot, Rainy River – $9,968.00
The Township of Schreiber, Schreiber – $12,500.00
Sioux Area Seniors Activity Centre, Sioux Lookout – $7,277.00
Sunrise Echoes (Sioux Narrows) Seniors Club, Sioux Narrows – $12,494.25
The Township of Morley – Stratton Seniors Friendship Centre, Stratton – $3,250.00
The Township of Terrace Bay, Terrace Bay – $12,500.00
City of Thunder Bay – Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre, Thunder Bay – $12,500.00
North McIntyre Recreation Centre, Thunder Bay – $12,500.00
West Arthur Community Centre, Thunder Bay – $12,500.00
Happy Go Lucky Seniors Club Vermillion Bay, Vermilion Bay – $8,350.00
