September 6 – September 14, 2025
Hi there, Welcome back to “Your Canadian Senior Moment”!
As we settle into September, here is a summary of national news affecting seniors, a look at upcoming events across the country, and a special section on world travel for your future adventures.
Current News for Canadian Seniors
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New Horizons for Seniors Program: The call for proposals for the 2025-2026 community-based projects is open until September 17, 2025. Organizations can apply for funding to support projects that help seniors be connected and active members of their communities, with a focus on volunteerism, mentorship, and social inclusion.
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New Retirement Savings for Personal Support Workers: The Government of Canada has announced an investment of over $29 million to help personal support workers (PSWs) build retirement savings. A new program, run by Common Wealth Pension Services Inc., will offer incentives to eligible PSWs to open accounts and will match part of their contributions.
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Ontario Pilot Program: The Ontario government is launching a new pilot program to let seniors living at home use long-term care resources like social activities, hot meals, and health assessments. The goal is to provide more options for seniors to stay in their homes and reduce pressure on the growing long-term care wait list.
Upcoming Events by Province and Territory
British Columbia
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Nanaimo: The “55+ BC Games” are taking place from September 9th to 15th, offering a wide variety of sports and activities for participants.
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Abbotsford: A “Seniors Active Fair” is being held at the Abbotsford Seniors Centre on Friday, September 5th.
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Victoria: A free pop-up outdoor piano concert is scheduled for Saturday, August 30th at the Oak Bay Marina.
Alberta
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Leduc: The “Slo-Pitch National Championships” begin Friday, August 29th and continue through the Labour Day long weekend. “Alberta Day 2025” will be celebrated on Saturday, August 30th.
Ontario
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Bowmanville: The “Bowmanville Older Adult Association” is holding an “Open House and Seniors Active Living Fair” on Wednesday, September 3rd.
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Aurora: The “Seniors Active Living Fair” at the Aurora Seniors’ Centre is scheduled for Saturday, September 6th.
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Toronto: The “Better Living Health, Wellness and Volunteer Fair” is being held at the Better Living Community Centre on Saturday, September 13th.
Quebec
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Outaouais: The “Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival” will take place from Wednesday, August 27th to Sunday, August 31st.
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Montreal: The “Montréal Ukrainian Festival” is scheduled for Saturday, September 6th.
Nova Scotia
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Parrsboro: The “NS Walks Advocate” group is meeting for a free, gentle walk on Thursday, September 4th. The “Plein Air – Painting the Colours of the Bay of Fundy” is a three-day course running from September 5th to 7th.
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Halifax: A small string ensemble from Symphony Nova Scotia will perform at the Bedford Public Library on Saturday, September 13th, and the full orchestra will be at the Halifax Central Library on Sunday, September 14th.
New Brunswick
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Various Locations: “Pass to the Past” is a program offering free entry to Kings Landing for those who get a pass from their local public library from September 2nd to September 14th.
Manitoba
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Gimli: The “WAVE Interlake Artists’ Studio Tour” will be held on Saturday, August 30th and Sunday, August 31st.
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Winnipeg: The “Europa Super Circus” is scheduled for Sunday, August 31st.
Saskatchewan
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Various Communities: Many smaller communities have weekly social activities at their Seniors Hall, including bingo, bridge, and card games.
Prince Edward Island
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Various Locations: The province is hosting “TechNTalk” events for those 55 and older. These events are focused on digital literacy and reducing social isolation.
World Travel News and Deals for Seniors
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Fall and Winter Tours: Tour companies like Pro Tours and Senior Discovery Tours are advertising deals on group tours for Canadian seniors. Examples include a “Taste of the Atlantic” tour in Eastern Canada and tours of the Canadian Rockies. Senior Discovery Tours is also offering a $100 discount per person on new tour bookings for CARP members until the end of 2025.
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Cruise Deals: Cruise booking sites are advertising significant savings on cruises for guests over 65 on select sailings.
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Airfare Deals: Air Canada has been running sales on flights for the fall and winter seasons, with deals to destinations like the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
(Please remember: Events and travel specials are subject to change. It is always a good idea to confirm details with the event organizer or travel provider before you go.)