Wayne Casford News Today

A Charlottetown woman says she's afraid to go outside in the community where she grew up after an assault earlier this year — and she's not the only resident to voice concerns about the changing neighbourhood.

The minister for Social Development and Housing says improving living conditions for seniors in government housing is one of its top priorities. Meanwhile, seniors say they are tired of promises and want to see more action from the province.

Some seniors living in publicly-owned buildings say they are concerned about the state of their homes as winter approaches.