The Village of Chase is receiving $25,000 through B.C.’s Age-friendly Communities Program.
The funding will help expand the village’s developing accessibility framework by adding an age-friendly focus that reflects Chase’s growing senior population.
The grant is one of 26 awarded across the province this year to support projects aimed at promoting independence, inclusion and well-being for older adults.
“Funding plans and projects that focus on issues like health and wellness programming, emergency preparedness and climate resiliency means older adults are able to continue to live independently in their communities with deeper connections and inclusion,” said Susie Chant, parliamentary secretary for seniors’ services and long-term care. “We are continuing to work with our partners to accommodate the complex and changing needs of our growing, aging population, so they can age with support and dignity now and in the future.”
According to the provincial government, more than 20 per cent of B.C.’s population will be 65 or older by 2041.
The grants are intended to remove physical and social barriers, improve community well-being and foster independence among older adults. According to the province, this year’s projects are scheduled to begin in July 2026 and conclude in June 2027.
