The closure of a private seniors' residence in Thurso, Que., is raising concerns about a growing trend in the region that could create a long-term housing problem for some of its most vulnerable residents. After 22 years, the owners of Domaine du Bel Âge seniors' residence in the west Quebec community of Thurso say they are forced to shut down the home at the end of September. New regulations that require professionally trained staff and other modifications to meet more stringent Quebec COVID-19 health standards, made it no longer affordable for the small residence with just nine units. He said the province should be alarmed, since small residences serve the housing needs for a substantial number of seniors in rural communities across the province. As for the current residents at Domaine du Bel Âge, social workers have found new homes for everyone for October.

Source: CBC News September 15, 2020 16:27 UTC