New affordable housing complex opens its doors to seniors in southern Alberta
Thanks to joint funding from the provincial and federal governments, a new seniors living facility opened Thursday in Raymond, Alta. Continue reading
Seniors Housing
NDP calls on Alberta government to release committed funding for assisted living facility
“The government has stated its priorities are to reduce health care costs. This is an opportunity for them to do precisely that.” Continue reading
New seniors housing corporation to be created by City of Toronto
The 83 seniors-designated buildings, currently under Toronto Community Housing’s umbrella, will fall under a new City entity. Continue reading
Micro suites offer affordable alternative to Lower Mainland seniors
“It’s small, but it’s livable, we’re very happy here,” said tenant Terry Murphy. Continue reading
Flooding damages seniors affordable housing project in Peachland
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
Water from fifth floor left on in 6th Street building; 20 units suffer water damage. Continue reading
Peter Watts: Supporting seniors in Alberta
Irene Martin-Lindsay of Alberta Seniors Communities & Housing Association, and University of Alberta law professor, Eric Adams, offer some thoughts on important issues for seniors. Continue reading
New $9-million Pioneer Lodge seniors home in Fort Macleod opens
By Malika Karim Video Journalist
“It’s not only welcoming for the seniors in this area but I think for a lot of our staff, it provides jobs.” Continue reading
Edmonton seniors’ home Canora Gardens rebuilt after deadly fire
An Edmonton seniors’ housing complex damaged by fire in 2012 officially re-opened on Monday with some new safety features. Continue reading
Federal, provincial investments will create affordable housing in Peterborough and beyond
With $10 million in government funding, 82 units will be created, with 42 located in the cities of Peterborough, Lindsay and Haliburton. Continue reading
Langley seniors live ‘in fear’ as they share building with people with mental health issues
“They felt they were moving into a facility for seniors and now they’re finding they have mentally ill and hard-to-house drugs addicts as well.” Continue reading