Seniors Housing

• B.C. seniors falling between the cracks as housing costs rise, incomes fall short

  An increasing number of B.C. seniors are in precarious housing situations, and advocates are calling for immediate action from the provincial and federal government.

  Canada

  Nov 22
  
• Housing crisis bears down on some of Calgary’s most vulnerable

  Seniors on a fixed income will see their rent will rise from $1,000/month to $1,360/month, plus a new $195 mandatory fee for amenities like meal services.

  Economy

  Oct 25
  
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• Ground breaks for new Métis seniors housing project in Lac Ste. Anne, Alta.

  The 12 housing units in Lac Ste. Anne will be available for Métis seniors to move in by next year.

  Canada

  Apr 30
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• Manitoba announces new seniors’ housing funding

  New provincial funding is aimed at keeping Manitoba seniors in their homes and communities as they age.

  Politics

  Apr 13
• Lions Place residents speak out about potential privatization of home

  Residents at Lions Place on Portage Avenue say a potential sale of the building could result in residents losing not only their homes, but their way of life.

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2022
• Concern over meals at Downtown Eastside veterans’ home after kitchen moves offsite

  There are concerns about how some DTES seniors home residents will get meals, after a cafeteria that served them moved out of their building. Officials say a fix is in the works.

  Canada

  Aug 30, 2022
• Affordable seniors housing complex opens in Lethbridge

  Sixty-four more mixed-income units in south Lethbridge are now available to senior citizens over the age of 65.

  Politics

  Aug 15, 2022
• COVID-19 outbreaks hit long-term care facilities in Calgary as 4th dose campaign underway

  As of April 12, everyone 70 and older in Alberta, and all seniors in congregate care can book an appointment to receive their fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

  Canada

  Apr 26, 2022
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• New Calgary seniors’ building promotes healthy lifestyles

  If you live in Calgary and getting in good shape is on your list for 2022, there's a new place that offers some help in sticking with the resolutions.

  Features

  Jan 1, 2022
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• North-end high-rise retrofit adds to Hamilton’s affordable housing supply

  City and federal government representatives cut the ribbon on Friday morning to mark completion of the project on MacNab Street North, overlooking the west harbour.

  Politics

  Sep 24, 2021