â–ş Listen Live
â–ş Listen Live

Slocan needs seniors housing

Seniors in the Slocan Valley are closer to finding out if there will be more affordable housing.

This after almost 630 residents aged fifty years and older responded to a needs survey put out by the Slocan Valley Seniors Housing Society.

Part of the results illustrated that 22% of respondents were planning a move in the next five years.

We asked Society President Rita Moir if that gave them enough time to build a facility?

Moir says the existing affordable housing in the area is always full with a wait list.

The society could potentially build three fourplexes worth over a million dollars.

Continue Reading

chnv Now playing play

ckkc Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

SD8 sees small dip in enrolment

Enrolment numbers from Kootenay Lake's School District 8 (SD8) show a small drop in overall student numbers for the 2025-26 school year, though a growing number of students are learning online. 

Contactless payments coming soon to BC Transit riders

Bus riders may soon have an easier way to pay for their fare, as BC Transit prepares to roll out contactless debit and credit card payments across its network through the Umo fare system.

Sedan wedged under semi-trailer in Nelson crash

No one was hurt after a sedan slid beneath a semi-trailer in Nelson last week.

12 died in Kootenays due to toxic drugs in July, August

In the West Kootenay-Boundary, seven people died in July and one in August, for a total of 24 so far this year.

Young leaders recognized across the Basin

Thirty young leaders and changemakers from across the Columbia Basin have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to their communities through the 30 Under 30 campaign.
- Advertisement -