Elderly

• Calgary seniors produce play on mandatory medical assistance in dying to cope with rising health care costs

  Calgary seniors produce play on mandatory medical assistance in dying at 85 to cope with rising health care costs

  Entertainment

  Jun 3
  
• Guelph senior had real necklace stolen, fake one left in distraction theft

  Police are looking for a man and a woman seen driving a black SUV in the area of Imperial and Wellington on Monday.

  Crime

  May 10
  
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• ‘It’s a matter of training and confidence’: Calgary WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday

  A Calgary war veteran celebrating his 100th birthday credits his time in military service for his longevity.

  Canada

  Dec 10, 2022
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• Calgary seniors display art with skills acquired during the pandemic

  After years of COVID restrictions, a Calgary senior home is using art made by its residents to celebrate and spread joy this Christmas Season.

  Canada

  Nov 26, 2022
• 4 seniors dead after Strep A outbreak at Montreal care homes

  Health authorities say Strep A usually causes mild illness, but in rare cases can lead to lung infection, toxic shock syndrome and other diseases.

  Canada

  Aug 31, 2022
• Opposition calls on Saskatchewan government to invest $32M into long-term care facilities

  Opposition Party calls on Saskatchewan government to invest $32 million in frontlines of long-term care facilities.

  Health

  May 30, 2022
• $500 grant needs to be given directly to N.S. seniors, Opposition says

  The Liberal Opposition says the Seniors Care Grant should go directly to seniors' bank accounts, but the minister responsible says that would lead to unintended consequences.

  Canada

  May 24, 2022
• B.C.’s aging population a ‘wake-up call’ for health-care system, advocates say

  In B.C., the number of seniors surpassed one million for the first time, with people aged 65 and up making up 20.3 per cent of B.C.'s population.

  Canada

  Apr 27, 2022
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• 2 charged after elderly man attacked in Winnipeg’s Dufferin area, police say

  A 20-year-old man and teenage boy are facing charges following a disturbing attack on an elderly man in the Dufferin neighbourhood of Winnipeg.

  Crime

  Apr 3, 2022
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• ‘Totally ashamed’: Toronto senior loses $25K in popular ‘grandparent scam’

  'This scam is becoming prolific,' said Det. David Coffey with the Toronto Police Service's financial crimes unit.

  Crime

  Mar 30, 2022