We are a group of Retired Teachers dedicated to supporting retired educators in Nova Scotia by providing resources, advocacy, and opportunities for social connection. RTO is 23 local branches strong across Nova Scotia, helping former teachers stay engaged with the teaching community and with each other.
RTO membership provides a mix of benefits, resources, social activities, and community support tailored to life after retirement.
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Stay connected with a community that understands your unique experiences while providing valuable benefits like deals and discounts, volunteering opportunities, links to important retiree information and support, and social events. It’s a great way to stay active, advocate for retiree rights and enjoy a fulfilling retirement while staying in touch with former colleagues and meeting new friends.
RTO thrives thanks to the dedication of volunteers who have built and sustained our community over the years. Volunteers are highly valued and can get involved both locally with their branch and at the provincial level, providing meaningful support across communities. By volunteering, you have the chance to make a lasting impact that truly matters.
RTO thrives thanks to the dedication of volunteers who have built and sustained our community over the years. Volunteers are highly valued and can get involved both locally with their branch and at the provincial level, providing meaningful support across communities. By volunteering, you have the chance to make a lasting impact that truly matters.
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As the April 28, 2025, Federal Election approaches, RTO encourages all members to stay informed and engaged. Each year, ACER-CART—a national, bilingual, and non-partisan association—identifies the key issues that matter most to retired educators and Canadian seniors, and advocates on their behalf to government and all political parties.
We invite you to review and share the information provided in the attached PDFs. Whether you’re attending a town hall, meeting a candidate, or simply having a conversation with friends or neighbours, these resources highlight the real challenges facing Canadian seniors—and the important questions we should all be raising during this election season.
The Fountain of Health, in partnership with Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia, is delighted to announce FREE 1-hour webinars entitled THRIVE with Self-Compassion for adults who are midlife and older. This webinar will be delivered in both English and French and is designed to promote self-compassion.
Target Audience: Adults midlife and older in Nova Scotia
Format: Virtual
Cost: Free
Registration: www.fountainofhealth.ca/en/schedules/318
for more information on this paid position.
Available between April 22- May 31st.
Please see the additional information about PISA:
Council of Ministers of Education, Canada > Council of Ministers of Education, Canada > Programs & Initiatives > Learning Assessment Programs > Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) > PISA 2025
You can see the Job Description here: https://forms.office.com/r/hbfLE0P96X
Please apply via filling out the form: https://forms.office.com/r/hbfLE0P96X
The RTO Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 15th 9:30 at the NSTU building. The RTO AGM Dinner will be held at the Barrington Hotel (Tempo Restaurant) on Wednesday, May 14th, 2025 at 6:30 pm. Register for the AGM and purchase Dinner Tickets here. We hope you can join us!
Do you or someone you care for take medications? Have you ever wondered if those medications are still safe and appropriate? Join us for Tips and Tools for Mindful Medication Use in Atlantic Canada, a free and interactive webinar offering information and strategies to help ensure medications are working as intended while reducing the risk of harm.
Speaker: Dr. Emily McDonald, Director, Canadian Medication Appropriateness & Deprescribing Network
Webinar details:
This webinar is hosted by the Canadian Medication Appropriateness and Deprescribing Network in collaboration with the NL50+ Federation, the Retired Teachers’ Organization of the Nova Scotia Teachers’ Union, and the Canadian Association of Retired Teachers.
Why not join fellow RTO NS retirees on a “back-yard trip” here in the Maritimes?
AlmonTravel has space reserved on Enchanting Islands, a lovely trip starting and ending in Halifax that takes in Peggy’s Cove, Lunenberg, and Prince Edward Island, with stops at Green Gables and a lobster supper, the Cabot Trail and key locations in Cape Breton, including Fortress Louisbourg.
Sit back and enjoy yourself with no worries about getting from A to B!
7 nights accommodation with 11 meals included.
We have arranged an exclusive Halifax Walking tour for RTO members on the first day.
Additional days in Halifax can be arranged.
For more details click here:
Call Danny at 902 431 4932 or write [email protected] for more details
Are you a member of the RTO with a passion for learning new skills and staying connected in the digital age? Volunteer with Retired Teachers Organization as a Website Facilitator and help us keep our online presence shining!
Click here for more details.
At a recent ACER-CART Political Advocacy Committee meeting it was brought to our attention that the Retired Teachers Ontario (RTO/ERO) are considering changing the name of their organization to Entente. This is the same name as their Group insurance Plan. They are now claiming to be “Canada’s Education Retirees” and want to expand across Canada by having other retired teacher organizations join their group insurance plans, hence becoming RTO/ERO members. I have written the following letter that was sent to the 54 RTO/ERO District Presidents explaining why this needed to be stopped and also explain that ACER-CART is the official body representing retired teachers in Canada. I believe it is important that RTO members be apprised of these actions and continue to support ACER-CART as “Canada’s Education Retirees”.
-Bill Berryman President ACER-CART.
Please click HERE to view the details of my letter.
The RTO has advocated through the NSTU RTO Liaison Committee for this increase. Details can be viewed HERE.
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The Retired Teachers Legacy Foundation in Nova Scotia is an organization established by the Retired Teachers Organization (RTO) of Nova Scotia. Its purpose is to honour the legacy and contributions of retired teachers by supporting projects and initiatives that benefit the well-being of Nova Scotia children and youth.
Groups and Organizations with shared interests that support and collaborate with the RTO to advance the interests of retired educators. Through these affiliations the RTO strengthens its advocacy, enhances member benefits and maintains a united voice on issues impacting retired educators and seniors.
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