​Province recognizes Bruce County as an age-friendly community at ROMA

Bruce County’s contributions toward creating an accessible and inclusive community took centre stage, Sunday (Jan. 18), when the county received the Ontario Age-Friendly Community Recognition Award as part of a ceremony hosted by the provincial government, coinciding with the 2026 Rural Ontario Municipalities Association (ROMA) Conference.

This provincial recognition celebrates the efforts the county’s age-friendly community initiative is making to improve accessibility, enhance health services, foster social inclusion and create a vibrant, inclusive environment for seniors.

“This is a great honour," said Bruce County warden Luke Charbonneau. "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.”

The award lays the foundation for the county to pursue national recognition through the Public Health Agency of Canada, as well as an international designation as an age-friendly community through the World Health Organization.

Visit the county’s Age-Friendly Community Initiative web page for more details.