Grey County has officially been recognized by the Ontario government as an age-friendly community.
The award was presented during a ceremony held by the Ontario Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility on Sunday, January 18, at the Sheraton Centre in Toronto.
This event coincided with the annual Rural Ontario Municipal Association conference, bringing together municipalities from across the province that are striving to better support their residents as they grow older. Grey County Warden Andrea Matrosovs represented the County at the ceremony.
“We are incredibly proud to be recognized as an age-friendly community. Grey County has a clear vision of being a safe, healthy, and supportive place for people of all ages, and this recognition affirms that commitment. Whether someone is eight or 80, we want them to thrive, feel connected, and be happy to call Grey County home,” said Warden Andrea Matrosovs.
Grey County actively participates in the Ontario Age-Friendly Communities Network and is also linked with the World Health Organization’s Global Age-Friendly Network. The County promotes age-friendly initiatives locally through its Age-Friendly Communities Committee and by managing the Joint Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee.
Efforts toward age-friendly planning formally began in 2021 with the launch of Grey County’s first Age-Friendly Communities Strategy and Action Plan. Implementation of this plan is ongoing, with a progress report set to be presented to Grey County Council later this year. The strategy focuses on eight key areas aimed at creating inclusive and livable communities for residents of all ages.
Grey County also highlighted the Town of Hanover, which received similar recognition as an age-friendly community during the ceremony.
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