Bruce County was recognized for its efforts to make its communities accessible and enjoyable for all ages at the recent Rural Ontario Municipalities Association (ROMA) conference.
The county received an Age-Friendly Community Award for its Age-Friendly Community Initiative, which aims to "improve accessibility, enhance health services, foster social inclusion and create a vibrant, inclusive environment for seniors," according to a media release from Bruce County.
Receiving this award now allows Bruce County to pursue national recognition for the Age-Friendly Community Initiative.
Recognition for Bruce County's age-friendly community efforts can be pursued through the Public Health Agency of Canada on a national level, as well as an international designation as an Age-Friendly Community through the World Health Organization (WHO).
Visit Bruce County’s Age-Friendly Community Initiative webpage for more details.
"This is a great honour. It reflects our commitment to being a welcoming community for all ages and our dedication to planning for our residents today and in the future. It confirms that Bruce County is a place to call home for a lifetime," said Bruce County Warden Luke Charbonneau.
