Longest Day of the Year
Today (June 21st) is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, and the sun is directly overhead at the Tropic of Cancer, which is approximately 23 degrees north latitude (the same as the earth’s axial tilt).
Island Voices
Island Voices features a collection of articles for seniors and their families by Vancouver Island authors and authorities on a wide range of subjects.
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Bio-cremation
Dying is not optional, and how we physically deal with our bodies after death is a real issue that needs to be addressed. We posted an article submitted by Chris Benesch of Earth Options, a Victoria company, on this issue to detail how the province of BC was dragging its feet behind other provinces, (and…
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Helping Seniors Downsize with Care and Expertise
As a real estate agent who specializes in working with more mature adults, I understand that downsizing isn’t just about selling a home —it’s about transitioning to a new chapter with dignity, clarity, and confidence. I guide seniors and their families through every step of the process.
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Heart to Home Meals
Heart to Home Meals started in Canada in 2007 under a different name. Today, it has 20 outlets across Canada. Victoria saw the 17th open, and it has been in operation since 2022.
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With cruelty reigning to the south, Canada needs to keep flame of kindness burning
Cruelty in America was on display with Elon Musk’s disgusting celebration of the destruction of U.S. AID. How can anyone other than a psychopath celebrate the destruction of the lives and health of millions of people? Elon Musk with a chainsaw at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Maryland in February. Trevor Hancock writes that…
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Message from Agriculture and Food Minister Lana Popham
As I’m sure the readers of Seniors101.ca would agree, we all love Vancouver Island! We are so fortunate to live in a place so rich with culture, diversity and natural beauty, and one that provides so many options for fresh, local food and beverages.
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After almost five years in business, the Chemainus Public Market has closed its doors.
The Chemainus Public Market, located in the former Chemainus Foods building in downtown Chemainus, was home to about 15 different businesses, including a fish and chips restaurant, ice cream parlour several unique enterprises.
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An exciting new way to promote Chemainus
Chemainus.com features information about our local organizations, churches, recreational facilities, schools and more in Chemainus BC.
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Supporting Local Farmers Markets & Food Sources
Seniors101.ca has always been committed to supporting local farmers markets and agriculture. We take immense pride in Vancouver Island’s communities, and we’ve written often about local food security and the ‘100-mile diet’.
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Buying Local and Canadian for Canada’s Economic Prosperity
Buy Local and Canadian. If you’ve been following the news, you saw over the weekend, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing a 25% tariff on Canadian goods, except for energy, which was set at 10%. He has also reiterated his stance that Canada should become the 51st U.S. state In response, Prime…
