25
Dec
Year-End Ponderings and Wishes As 2025 comes to a close, it feels like a year spent at the Mad Hatter’s tea party, full of illogical conversations and chaotic absurdity that reflects the confusing events around the globe. In 2025, the U.S. faced mass and targeted shootings, including the recent tragic event at Brown University. Even […]
28
Nov
OSSCO’s Seniors Living Show builds relationships with the seniors’ community. Showcase your offering as an exhibitor to help visitors age well. Display your products in our vibrant Holiday Market and bring joy to visitors. Share your valuable insights as an expert speaker. Our seniors’ community will discover you as they explore and experience an event […]
22
Nov
2025 Seniors Living Show with Holiday Market — Save the Date OSSCO invites you to the 2025 Seniors Living Show with Holiday Market, presented in partnership with Chartwell Retirement Residences. Join us on Thursday, 20 November 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, L4C 3B7. This festive, information-packed […]
02
Sep
July 17, 2025 Health Coalitions from across Canada issued a joint statement in advance of the gathering of First Ministers and the Council of the Federation: Any governments across Canada that claim to prioritize the economy while dismantling our public health care have lost their moral compass Health Coalitions across Canada want our provincial and […]
15
Jul
In 2024, OSSCO proudly launched The Knowledge Space for 55+, marking a major milestone in our mission to empower older adults through education and connection. OSSCO delivered 28 educational programs, hosted 37 Tele-Learning Workshops, and held three 55+ Lifestyle & Learning Exhibitions across Toronto. Our 12th Annual Seniors’ Conference spotlighted legal rights and fraud prevention, […]
14
May
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our event yesterday! It was a joy to meet you and share such a fun and inspiring day together. A big thank-you to all our amazing exhibitors and volunteers for bringing your energy and expertise to the event. Special thanks to our event sponsor: OSC GetSmarter AboutMoney.ca Caricature […]
12
May
Dear Friends, On behalf of OSSCO, thank you for being part of our 12th Annual Seniors’ Conference – Seniors and the Law. To all the attendees who joined us, your energy, engagement, and thoughtful questions made the day vibrant and meaningful. To our speakers, thank you for generously sharing your time, insights, and expertise. You helped demystify important legal issues […]
25
Apr
OSSCO often gets questions for help on social themes including financial matters. Until recently I never connected the following issues i.e. CPP reductions when a spouse dies; struggling to eat; seeking affordable (geared to income) housing; finding subsidies for hydro /gas; and, outliving retirement savings, to a common root cause: tax inequality for single/single seniors. […]
25
Apr
As Canada’s population ages, a growing number of older adults—many of whom are single—are finding themselves at a financial disadvantage, not because of poor planning or lack of responsibility, but because of systemic inequities built into our tax policies. Single seniors have carried a disproportionate tax burden for too long compared to their coupled counterparts, […]
13
Mar
With the conclusion of 2023, we want to express our deepest thanks to everyone who’s been part of our journey. Your support has been incredible, and we’re excited to share some of our 2023 highlights with you! – This year at OSSCO: Widespread Impact: We’ve reached over 40,000 seniors and 140 organizations, showing just how […]