B.C. seniors could be facing care shortage
By Amir Ali Chase Producer
There is a growing need for improved senior care, and senior care workers in British Columbia. Continue reading
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Race to watch: New Westminster mayor hoping to stay on while council could change
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
The big question that faces the city is massive growth and development that needs a local government to lead and meet those needs. Continue reading
New Westminster candidate questions lack of voter information for residents
Residents of New Westminster aren’t getting voter cards or other election information in the mail from the city, and some are wondering why. Continue reading
‘A real concern for democracy’: Vancouver councillor warns of record low turnout in civic elections
Affleck says the lack of voter awareness is not just a problem in Vancouver but in municipalities across the province. Continue reading
New Westminster city council candidate raises concerns about low voter turnout
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
New Westminster council candidate Daniel Fontaine says three key factors could contribute to record low voter turnout in October’s municipal elections. Continue reading
Seniors’ advocate finds elderly in private care facilities more likely to die in hospital: report
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Seniors living in private care facilities are 54 per cent more likely to die in hospital than seniors living in facilities operated by a health authority. Continue reading
Daniel Fontaine, community activist, to run for New Westminster city council
By Janet Brown Senior Reporter
“There is a council made up of all the same people from all the same political organization and I know that’s not good for democracy.” Continue reading
City to review whether Casa Mia, iconic Vancouver mansion, can become a seniors’ facility
By Janet Brown Senior Reporter
“What we’re experiencing is a population that’s aging very rapidly and I don’t know where people think all these seniors are going to live.” Continue reading