Ontario Government Recognizes Bruce County as an Age-Friendly Community at ROMA

The provincial recognition celebrates Bruce County's efforts to create an accessible and inclusive community.
The Age-Friendly Communities Ontario certificate presented to Bruce County.

Bruce County’s contributions towards creating an accessible and inclusive community took center stage on January 18th, 2026. The presentation of the Ontario Age Friendly Community Recognition Award was part of a ceremony hosted by the Ontario Government coinciding with the 2026 Rual Ontario Municipalities Association (ROMA) conference.

This provincial recognition celebrates the efforts Bruce 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. 

Bruce County Warden Luke Charbonneau commented, “This is a great honour. 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 Bruce 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 (WHO.)

Visit Bruce County’s Age-Friendly Community Initiative webpage for more details.