Why is Norway the Safest Place to Drive?
I’m still having trouble moving on from a stat that occurred this summer. This past July, 51 people were killed on B.C. roads
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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Hearing Health and Communication Practices
Edward Storzer, Audiologist, Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing Centre Living your best life includes many aspects of healthy lifestyles choices and maintaining good hearing health is an area that is often overlooked, but of critical importance to our overall mental health and physical and social well-being.
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Connect Communities with Frequent and Affordable Transit
Every community has two transportation systems: a network of roads and parking facilities for motorists, plus sidewalks, paths and public transit to serve travellers who cannot, should not or prefer not to drive. Governments spend far more on infrastructure for motorists than for non-drivers. According to our analysis, British Columbia governments spend about $1,000 annually…
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Campaign Aims to Brighten Days for Long Term Care Residents
Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation Raises Funds for Seniors’ Broken Transportation.
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What Happens When You Say Goodbye
It is so nice to visit dad. He seems well. I just wish I had more time to see him, but he seems to be managing.
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A new exciting retirement community is coming to Nanaimo
A new Nanaimo Retirement Community. Nanaimo’s newest Independent Living all inclusive community the Edgewater by Avenir will open March 2025.
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My Last Conscientious Choice to Divest from Fossil Fuels
What will my children be thankful for? They’ll thank me for choosing Alkaline Hydrolysis in my post-death disposal arrangements.
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M&M Food Market offers Online ordering and Delivery options for Prepared Meals!
My name is Daryl Turner, my wife Jessica and I run two of the M&M Food Markets here in Victoria, BC. We wanted to reach out and re-introduce our store and its offerings to the community.
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Mile Zero Services Purchases “Changing Places Victoria”.
After over 20 years in the business of transitioning seniors and their accumulation of “stuff”, Changing Places owner, Jane Dewing decided to transition herself into retirement.
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Monitoring Seniors Services
The Monitoring Seniors Services report focuses on key services in the province that fall under the Advocate’s legislated mandate.
