Renderings of controversial East Van multigenerational tower released

east-van-tower-300x96 DALLAS: Preliminary architectural renderings of a controversial 12-storey tower on Commercial Drive have been released.

The renderings were released by the project’s co-developers: the non-profit Kettle Society and Vancouver’s Boffo Properties.

The tower is opposed by the No Tower at Venables and Commercial Coalition, which Read More »

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Age care compounds becoming soft crime targets

crime DALLAS: Retirement communities and skilled nursing homes imply a level of elevated safety in their commercial pitch to prospective customers.

But evidence is mounting that age-apartheid compounds are increasingly becoming soft crime targets and the care sector is trashing its reputation by doing nothing to effectively Read More »

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Access to hearing aids could help fight dementia

ear HOUSTON: Hearing loss contributes to dementia and mental decline, according to new medical research by a doctor who plans to begin the first clinical trial to study whether hearing aids could prevent or mitigate brain decline.

Physician Frank Lin said the prevalence of hearing loss Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

trophy NEW YORK: The one hundred and sixteenth entry for the seniors housing Global Awards 2016 has been received.

Around 800 seniors have expressed interested in living at a new 194-unit senior living project in Walnut Creek, reflecting the high demand for the scarce product type.

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