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The next Ontario general election is coming up and the time to advocate for better access to dental care is now.
Oral health is an important part of one’s overall health and wellness, yet every year an estimated 3 million people in Ontario do not visit a dental office because they simply cannot afford it.
We have a public dental program for eligible children aged 17 and under and a program for eligible low-income seniors aged 65 and over. There is a patchwork of inadequate programs for adults on social assistance, but no public oral health program for adults who cannot afford to pay out of pocket for dental care.
Read more: Vote With Your Teeth - Advocating For Better Dental Care Access
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March 11, 2020, was the day COVID-19 really hit home. It came in many forms: for my husband, the cancellation of NBA games; for my son, the extension of March Break into April; and for me, in the ensuing days, a dramatic shift in where, how, and what I did at work.
Two-plus years on, we're still living with the effects of COVID-19. While the situation is improving, the pandemic's 'end' is not as clear-cut as its start. COVID-19 is here to stay, and we need to learn to live with, not be held hostage, by it.
A good place to start is reflecting on how the pandemic has affected us. Many people have experienced loss, illness, challenges, confusion, fear, and frustration. This is understandable, but in the midst of COVID-19, is there a silver lining or something we learned about ourselves?
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Northumberland Festival of the Arts is a not-for-profit organization in Northumberland County. Many NFOTA volunteers live in Cobourg. RESILIENCE is the theme of their upcoming festival. This exciting event, showcasing local music, visual arts, drama and much more, will be held from September 16 to October 2, 2022.
NFOTA brings together actors, artisans, painters, photographers, singers, dancers, writers, poets and both classical and contemporary musicians. At venues around Cobourg and across the county, NOFTA will entertain, plus offer opportunities to participate, to learn and to be inspired.
To help promote the festival, three NFOTA volunteers created a video at Northumberland Music Studio / Studio 29 in Warkworth. Lynn C. Bilton, Christopher Cameron and Marie-Lynn Hammond had so much fun creating “Spread the Word” that they decided to name their group What Fun! Both Lynn and Marie-Lynn live in Cobourg.
There are many ways to get involved with NOFTA. Volunteer, collaborate, become a sponsor or donate! For more information about the festival, please visit https://festivalofthearts.ca/ and sign up for the newsletter.
Best regards,
Lynn C. Bilton
NFOTA Volunteer
Resident of Cobourg