CKTZ News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The newest affordable housing project by Quadra Island Seniors Housing Society (QISHS) is welcoming tenants into its recently completed 16 units in Quathiaski Cove.
Continue reading Quadra Island seniors moving into freshly completed homesAfter almost a year of delays. the Quadra Island Seniors Housing Project is close to opening.
The 16 unit building, beside Q-Cove Plaza in Quathiaski Cove, was almost ready last Spring.
Continue reading Quadra Island Seniors Housing Project close to opening its doorsOne of the key issues in this election is British Columbia’s lack of affordable housing. Earlier this year, the NDP government stated that it built, or is building, 25,000 new affordable homes.
Continue reading Election 2020: Affordable HomesNational 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
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 Crises
