The provincial government is giving low-income seniors funding support to cover housing expenses. Close to 7,000 people in residential care homes are getting an extra $ 50 per month. Because many seniors spend up to 80 per cent of their after-tax income on room and board, the province is increasing the minimum monthly disposal income from $ 275 … [Read more...]
New low-income housing opened
August 30, 2011 by
Eric Othot has been battling bipolar disorder and depression for more than half his life, and says he’s one of the lucky ones to find safe, affordable housing. The 618 Apartments — an 18-unit rental building on Commercial Drive — was officially opened yesterday, providing housing for low-income people with mental health challenges. The federal … [Read more...]
