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Seniors programs in Perth-Wellington getting a financial boost from the province

Seniors in the area are getting a boost from the province.

The Ontario government says it’s investing over $176-thousand in four Seniors Active Living Centre Programs across Perth-Wellington.

The programs are at the Friendship Centre for St.Marys and Area Seniors, North Perth Seniors Centre, the Spruce Lodge Home for the Aged in Stratford and at the Stratford Kiwanis Community Centre.

Ontario is investing $14.1 million this year to support over 100,000 seniors through programs across the province.

Funding for Seniors Active Living Centre Programs in Perth-Wellington:

Friendship Centre for St. Marys & Area Seniors                               $49,418

North Perth Seniors Centre                                                                $22,000

Spruce Lodge Home for the Aged                                                      $52,727

Stratford Kiwanis Community Centre (City of Stratford)                 $52,727

Casey Kenny
Casey Kenny
A graduate of the Broadcast Journalism Program at Loyalist College, Casey has worked in newsrooms across the country for 20 years. Stops along his radio adventure include Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver, North Bay, Stratford and now Kemptville. Casey is also a veteran play-by-play announcer and is the Voice of the Kemptville 73's Hockey Team. A proud uncle of eight nieces and nephews, Casey is happy to call Kemptville home now.

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