Spaniske (
July 24, 2007)
I think Kenora will not be similar to many other communities in Canada. We have a very high unemployed (and youthful) aboriginal population. Seniors make high demands on certain aspects of government services such as health care. I'd like to see more employment for working age people that will provide for these groups. Both groups will collide on demands for government services they expect. |
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July 24, 2007)
As a baby boomer myself, I would like to see more opportunities for "seniors". Provide more places for exercise, such as additional sidewalks (especially around Rabbit Lake/Round Lake), an exercise track, bicycle paths, etc. The baby boomers are looking for ways to improve their fitness and live longer, healthier lives and Kenora would be wise to start looking at our city as a retirement community and ways to promote it as such. Let's face it - there isn't much to keep the younger people here once they've graduated from high school so start looking at ways to keep/attract the 55+ crowd. |
RH (
July 23, 2007)
What a stupid question. Of course not. For years it has been forcast that the population will age as a result of the boomers getting older and people living longer and fewer large families. This is going to continue to happen so maybe it is time to get the health care system in order and have more events in the city for the seniors, and make it a safe enviroment downtown so they can leave their homes and feel safe walking down a sidewalk on the way to an evening out. Town council, are you listening, you're not getting any younger yourselves. Oh yeah, the handi transit issue, DUHHHHH. |
Rod (
July 23, 2007)
Concerned? Heck no. I'd be more concerned if the city was getting younger. We have our share of rampant drug use, drinking, sensless vandalism and crime being commited by the "smaller" number of youth we have in our city today. |
Vern (
July 23, 2007)
The way the question is worded makes it sounds like this is a bad thing, something we should be "concerned about"? Come on, the only ones who may be concerned are the younger people who may have less people to skateboard and party with. I think an aging population is great, it's happening all over North America. The senior population have and will continue to create economic benefit to those who can see potential in catering to their needs. Is the City taking note of this? Major industry coming here is not likely. Should our friends in economic development market Kenora as a senior destination could housing developments, spin off businesses and an increase in population be far behind? |
Chuck (
July 23, 2007)
What I find concerning.... is how many people in the city (43% so far), say they are concerned about it. Yet these people will be there with their hand out when it is time to divide the estate up. |
Keeny (
July 21, 2007)
We are no different than most cities. With the Baby Boomers all getting close to retirement age, and in a lot of cases opting for early retirement, we are fortunate.
Seniors offer a stable, although, a fixed economy. Councils in future must address low taxes, better access and seniors programs. |
Max (
July 20, 2007)
This is a great seniors location. Affordable housing, long term health care, no industrial pollution, lots of opportunities for excercise and fitness!! Lets face it, for decades to come, seniors will make up a good portion of the population.
Add to that the fact that there is really nothing for university grads to return here to work at, and you end up with seniors being an economical gold mine. |
Myron (
July 20, 2007)
The thought had never entered my mind, nor does it now that I've read the article. Kenora is demographically similar to many places with respect to our population of seniors, and I have no concerns. I just hope we are able to provide adequate care and housing. |
Dave (
July 20, 2007)
At leasr we seniors (retirees) have a steady income, are proud owners of our properties and homes and spend a lot of money locally.
We are also a force to be dealt with at election time. We exercise our voting rights more than any other age group.
Why not use the Elliot Lake idea and attract more seniors here. In the numbers that are here now and will be here in the near future, we create jobs in healthcare etc. |
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