ADVERTISEMENT Northern Ontario Watch 22 Ontarians, including 3 from the north, receive Senior Achievement Awards Three northern Ontarians have received the Ontario Senior Achievement Award for outstanding community contributions after age 65. Anne Taylor of North Bay volunteers with disability skiing and boating safety programs. Barb Jackson of Sault Ste. Marie has decades of service with United Way and disability organizations. Jim Rook of Killarney led emergency efforts during the 2018 Parry Sound wildfire. Lyndsay Aelick has more details.
Three northern Ontarians have received the Ontario Senior Achievement Award for outstanding community contributions after age 65. Anne Taylor of North Bay volunteers with disability skiing and boating safety programs. Barb Jackson of Sault Ste. Marie has decades of service with United Way and disability organizations. Jim Rook of Killarney led emergency efforts during the 2018 Parry Sound wildfire. Lyndsay Aelick has more details.
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