Isobel Mackenzie: Seniors aren't a burden to society

As we reflect back on Seniors Week, now is a good time to think about what it means to be a senior in B.C. Contrary to the apocalyptic predictions of a “silver tsunami” sweeping our province, country and planet, seniors today and into the future are very much in the minority. Currently, 82 per cent of British Columbians are under age 65 and at the height of our shifting demographics (2031), three out of four of our citizens will still not be claiming the old age pension or free ferry