Island Voices – Island Talk

As we begin a new year it is very important to remind ourselves sthat, despite being force fed by the various forms of media of all the pain and suffering being inflicted on people around the world, there is still so much beauty and joy surrounding us.

Victoria – The Ombudsperson released a report today with a cautionary message for public organizations – don’t develop policies that are too narrow to serve the public fairly.

A few days ago, Kaiden and I delivered Akane to the airport. She is a lovely 19-year-old young Japanese girl who bravely ventured to Canada for three months to live with a family she didn’t know. The first time we met each other is when we picked

The 2021/22 Long-Term Care and Assisted Living Directory includes basic information such as room configuration, languages spoken by staff, food preparation and also offers an opportunity to see how the residence is doing in terms of care quality indicators.

Our wildlife depends on Native plants for the food. Whether it is Native bees which depend on Native plants or birds that depend on fruit or seeds, we can lend a helping hand by supplying a food source.

As a Downsizing Specialist, I am often asked where to begin the process.  The feeling of being overwhelmed by all that needs to be done can lead some to just not bother and stay in their home.

When we started seniors101.ca in 2005, the aim was to assist seniors and their families to access the infrastructure and programs available to them on Vancouver Island.

The BC Ombudsperson’s 2021/22 Annual Report, released today, highlights that complaints about health care from British Columbians were the highest in a decade.