Canadian Senior Society Celebrates New Elevator

The Surrey-Delta Indo Canadian Seniors Society recently celebrated the installment of a new elevator funded by the provincial government, the Indo-Canadian Voice reports. The elevator was inoperable for close to two years, meaning seniors had to climb the stairs to the second floor where many social activities for the 600 members of the society are offered. The Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction provided a grant of CAD$140,000 (US$102,490) to replace the elevator and improve access to the building. The elevator replacement “will not only improve the seniors’ access to food, but also enhance their overall quality of life by enabling them to participate in various activities and programs at the centre,” Harpal Singh Brar, president of the society, told the source.