Low-income Seniors
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B.C. low-income seniors and families to receive one-time $430 benefitThe B.C. government said the 'top up' cheque will help keep more low-income seniors and families in their homes.PoliticsApr 9, 2024
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Vancouver police provides free cell phones for low-income seniors to call 911The initiative is the brainchild of a patrol officer who noticed many older adults live alone, don't have cellphones, and are less likely to lean on someone in times of need.CrimeSep 20, 2023
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Some Nova Scotia seniors to get an extra $250 for heating costs from provinceThose who qualify for the Seniors Care Grant will be able to receive up to $250 for heating costs, the Nova Scotia government announced Thursday.CanadaJul 28, 2022
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$500 grant needs to be given directly to N.S. seniors, Opposition saysThe 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.CanadaMay 24, 2022
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Third dental operatory may be coming to Community Health Centres of NorthumberlandThe county has been approved for $244,000 from the province to build a third dental operatory at the Community Health Centres of Northumberland.Dec 17, 2019
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Low income seniors facing demoviction stage protest outside Vancouver buildingThe Alice Saunders building is set to be redeveloped into a larger complex, which would force 65 residents from their homes.May 18, 2019
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Seniors represent 23% of Metro Vancouver’s homeless populationNumbers jumped from 212 in 2008 to 518 this year.Sep 26, 2017
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Canada pays OAS to seniors with over $100K in income. It shouldn’t, economists sayThe government could pay more to those who really need the money, experts argue.EconomyAug 22, 2017
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Alberta study offers free medication for low-income seniorsResearchers at the University of Calgary are looking to recruit 5,000 low-income seniors for a study on managing chronic disease.HealthApr 5, 2016
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