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B C woman launches advocacy group led by seniors, for seniors

A B.C. senior says she and many others are struggling to afford basic necessities like food and housing. Now she s taking action with a new group called the Tin Cup Movement.

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Locals crowd Seaside Centre for Seniors Advocate town hall

More than 130 Sunshine Coast seniors and their representatives crowded into the Seaside Centre on Feb. 6 for a town hall meeting with Isobel Mackenzie, BC’s Seniors Advocate.

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Comment: Seniors will not go gently into that good night - Victoria Times Colonist

A commentary by the vice-chair of Grumpy Taxpayer$ of Greater Victoria, a citizen’s advocacy group for municipal taxpayers.

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Letters Oct 6: Wealthy seniors are just a myth; proposed bylaw will gut local car dealerships

Letters Oct 6: Wealthy seniors are just a myth; proposed bylaw will gut local car dealerships
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As costs spiral, low-income seniors are doing without, says UVic prof

Pensions and government supports and services are flat-lining as the cost of living increases, putting fixed-income seniors in a difficult position.

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