National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Cortes Island senior Douglas Butt considers himself fortunate. The 87-year-old lives in a secure, well-maintained cottage in a small seniors complex with reasonable rent and a beautiful garden and grounds. Housing attributes that are exceptionally hard to find for seniors living and renting on Cortes, Butt said.
Continue reading Seniors Housing Projects On Cortes & QuadraNational Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Seniors are the most likely age group to be extremely worried about their health and social isolation during COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new Statistics Canada survey. But the older residents on Quadra and Cortes, rural islands located off B.C.’s west coast may be bucking that trend.
Continue reading New COVID-19 Survey Stats May Not Reflect Elder Cortes & Quadra IslandersNational Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Seniors caring for other seniors are proving a potent weapon in the battle against COVID-19 on the Discovery Islands.
Continue reading COVID-19: Seniors Caring For Other SeniorsNational Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Quadra Island resident Derik Kidd is grateful his small community has strived for years to create a new seniors village so that he and other elderly residents can remain on the rock they call home.
Continue reading How Quadra Island Mobilized To Solve A Seniors Housing CrisesThe walls of Quadra Island’s new senior residence, at 688 Harper Road in Quathiaski Cove, were put in place Monday.
