Low-income seniors living in Nanaimo Affordable Housing Society (NAHS) complexes claim a range of issues have emerged, from a decline in building maintenance to disruptions and cuts to some support services. The tenants say NAHS is putting money over their well-being.
To investigate, reporter Julie Chadwick interviews dozens of tenants, former board members and employees, and combs through piles of tenancy documents, contracts and meeting minutes. Along the way, she discovers some incredible stories of resilience and friendship.
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