Burnaby couple take in 81-year-old 'Nona' found sleeping at bus stop

A Burnaby couple were walking by a bus stop in early December when they noticed an 81-year-old woman sleeping on a bench with all of her belongings. Now, Angela Bower reports the couple have taken her in and are working to find her housing.

[@lastchretien]

81 year old sleeping on the street. This didn’t happen here in the past. It shouldn’t be happening here. What a sorry state our country is in. We need change and need it fast.

[@JC-nl3nh]

thanks to endless invasion by foreigners.

[@aavvcc]

I agree. And with the largest generation of elders starting to retire, I fear for them.

[@Autisticbanmeforbeingdifferent]

You’re delusional if you think elderly and others haven’t been en mass homeless in the states before

[@catherinewilson1079]

@@AutisticbanmeforbeingdifferentThis is in CANADA.

[@WandaBrown54]

Thanks Trudope

[@brendanharris1004]

Can't help but admire the humanity of the couple that they saw and understood the need of a much deserving lady.Truely heartwarming

[@sandra-RUOK]

Immigration should slow down until we have homes for the Canadians.

[@ladedalounge]

made my day.....yes, nice to see some people care

[@Spgcustom]

See how many people think like this?

[@makaylaforbes6719]

​@@missmiss40258well I guess I have to leave despite one part of my family being here since 1750 or so, cuz another part of my family came at the start of the second ww, I was born and raised in the country, paid into the coffers for 40 years, but that doesn't seem good enough. Where should I go? I have only ever lived here and no other country will have me since I'm not a millionaire.

[@brianduffy1338]

@@sandra-RUOK (Joan here, not Brian). Not a problem due to immigration. Lack of housing is a problem because it has become a commodity" for investors. Combine that with depressed wages and the impact is devastating. Not sure about B.C. but in Toronto close to 50% of all condos built were scooped up by investors looking to make a profit. I suspect it is the same in Vancouver. Housing (and food, clean water, energy to heat and cool..) should never be a commodity for someone's investment portfolio. It should be a right for everyone. Our society has deeply strayed and the almighty buck/mega-buck-making has become more important than taking care of people.

[@mermaidofaloha]

God bless you both. I was recently homeless for over two years, a 61 year old woman alone with heart problems. No hot water, tub, toilet, fridge, sink, electricity, shelter, nothing that entire time, for years. What you did for this woman in her hour of need, while so many turn a blind eye, is so heartwarming and meaningful. May your kindness and compassion be an example for others to follow. 🙏❤️

[@HomelessWhiteMaleStartingOvera]

@Alice-Lantern My mother never worked a day in her life and booted me out when I was 10yo. Your friend mermaid is likely such equally vile woman. Let us hear her back story before we rush to accolades and commiserating. And you ? You made terrible life decisions that landed you where you are. Take responsibility for the cause of your situation.

[@HomelessWhiteMaleStartingOvera]

@Alice-Lantern Sure you did. We all believe you - NOT !! And I suppose your next claim is you have no tats and no piercings and you are saving yourself for marriage, right ? Hahaha !! You are hilarious !!

[@Morelove4ever8]

@@HomelessWhiteMaleStartingOverayour lack of empathy is utterly appalling! Kindness matters.

[@Morelove4ever8]

@@HomelessWhiteMaleStartingOvera Just because you’re miserable and unhappy, doesn’t mean it’s okay for you to be rude to others. It costs nothing to be kind. I hope your life gets better, truly. Then maybe you can learn to be kind.

[@Morelove4ever8]

@Alice-LanternDon’t listen to that person. They’re just a miserable bully! I hope you have a lot of success and joy in 2024!

[@thescaledraven5482]

EVERY single living being human or animal needs love and compassion.

[@AndrewDhaliwal-iu1ws]

Even the people who betray their kin?

[@bry4162]

@@AndrewDhaliwal-iu1ws Tough love for them - and they'll get it.

[@Monitice]

@@AndrewDhaliwal-iu1ws Love for all is love for all after all.

[@frankiem4062]

Not necessarily

[@Renzy-LuLu]

Yes. Everyone is living consciousness.

[@craftykat]

Blessings to this lovely couple and the sweet grandma they rescued.

[@sanmassara2541]

I am elderly and handicapped and every month the bills get higher and maybe I will be forced from my home. It is frightening to think about. I was at the pharmacy not long ago and a older women had to choose her husbands medications over her own because the cost was $600.00, I cried all the way home. Asking that anyone who can reach out that they do so. It could be us someday. Maybe it is time to take our country back from a government that is so big and out of control. I wish the lady in this story was here with me, then neither of us would be alone. ♡

[@edie4321]

Me too, This madness must end. It's time that We the People take back our governments. We are clearly under attack here in the US too.

[@AhJodie]

Maybe you could actually have her stay with you! She is looking for housing! Then, yes, you both would have company and could share things like cooking and conversation!

[@cherbear1996]

Im 63, female n disabled..i live in my van which is rapidly breaking down..i love hearing these stories of hope❤..thank you for caring..blessings to Grandma..❤

[@edie4321]

Where are you? I'd like to help if you're close. Extra money, I don't really have, but I have a room.

[@gabriellafox7948]

@@edie4321 Bless you!!🇨🇦

[@personincognito3989]

If you are in canada you can apply for housing

[@doracotterell2863]

@@edie4321- did the lady ever get back to you and answer your kind generosity?

[@edie4321]

@@doracotterell2863, No, sadly, she never did. I just keep putting it out there to the Universe. It's not much, but can be relief from a van, for a bit.

[@gailmckay5551]

The world needs more people like this. Its unforgivable for the elderly to be living on the streets like this.

[@ro9831]

This couple has hearts of gold, very kind of them. ❤

[@aj420ca]

nah they just got money and now clout

[@multipass888]

This brought tears to my eyes. I take care of elderly and they are our most vulnerable and forgotten. Thank you beautiful hearts!!! You did for this lady what the Canadian government fails to do for it's citizens. That speaks volumes.

[@lisabolo26]

I wish more people would be as kind as this couple and learn to love and care for each other again!

[@jaclynshorter2509]

​@@TheStupidDetectiv bah humbug

[@youwish378]

WHAT ! 😆​@@TheStupidDetectiv

[@kenmore01]

Thank you all. The lady, the couple, the reporter. It's the way it should be. I hope the lady can get some kind of foothold, but yes, she deserves much better than society tosses out. As so all of us old people.

[@gabriellafox7948]

Amen 🇨🇦🕊

[@camillecali2]

She seems like such a sweet lady. So glad she got the help she needs.

[@BilllieverMinistry]

This is a perfect example of the kindness that Christ instructed us to show to one another. This couple, whether they realize it or not, are doing God's work.😊

[@jennamuffintop3981]

@Alice-Lantern not sure what your message is here. Going back to the Victorian era to mention 'workhouses'... I don't get what you're saying. As for Christians helping everyone, well not sure about all denominations because there's something like 6000 protestant ones, but Catholic Christians are the largest charities in the World. Many operate under names that don't necessarily denote the religion. Jesus said when we do good works, we should do it discreetly so as not to bring attention to ourselves. To get accolades for our charity means we have already been rewarded. Having said that, I certainly do not imply that this couple should be quiet about their goodness and kind charity. This story needs to be told as that elder living on the streets is a disgrace and a shame upon our "society" and those that take and hoard away far more than they need, while others go without basic human needs.

[@jennamuffintop3981]

@Alice-Lantern oh okay, yes we do agree, sorry I wasn't being confrontational; just wanting to clarify. thank you.

[@ianstuart5660]

​@jennamuffintop3981 Is that true about they're being 6000 denominations?

[@jennamuffintop3981]

@@ianstuart5660 apparently; well I read it on the internet somewhere, so it must be true LOL

[@ianstuart5660]

@jennamuffintop3981 Thanks, and of course it must be true, lol! There certainly is a very large number of different sects!

[@DSquared17]

Bless those two.

[@Pairofkingsup]

How our government can continue sending money to foreign wars while our elderly are suffering like this is so frustrating to me.

[@JEdwarrd]

How much money are companies hoarding with inflation? It's funny how u don't call out literal corporate criminals, but u will go after humanitarian aid.

[@HandfashionedFineCraft]

Well, what are you doing to help the people in your community that are homeless? Look in the mirror and please stop blaming the government.

[@NoteFromSELF]

Let me guess: You're a Christian. By the way, BeenaDickDonald LOST.

[@eily_b]

They have enough money for both, they just lie to you to make you think they don't

[@Wisepati]

Do you know this is Canada? There is a big feeling in the USA that anyone that is suffering is suffering because they deserve it and I blame that at peoples religious feelings going back to Puritans, who equated wealth, and doing well with being blessed and selected by God to go to heaven, because they believe in predestination. Somehow, that feeling persists that people are not worthy if they somehow find themselves in bad situations.

[@canukster]

A wonderful story that shows there are still good people in the world. When an 81 yr old sleeps in a bus shelter, you know there is a big problem. All the best to the couple and their new friend!

[@mamiemoncrief9664]

Thank you for your kindness to an elderly person. My heart goes out to her. 🎉Blessings to all.

[@lindaopperthauser2284]

What a blessing these young people are to this elderly woman. What its all about... Spreading love where you can❤

[@MrMannyhw]

I wonder how this country can allow people to live like this.

[@You_Had_Me_At_Meow]

'cause of the drama teacher

[@MrMannyhw]

@user-jh8js1er9d she doesnt look like a druggy or psycho. Just an old lady down on her luck.

[@WandaBrown54]

Bringing in 450,000 immigrants in 3 months while our Elderly are decaying on the streets…. Indian refugees more important

[@MrMannyhw]

@@WandaBrown54 Hahaha. Looks like the white civilization is over. We need to sing national anthem in Indian soon. :)

[@sandyvmk7615]

@@WandaBrown54they come in do the work that most white Canadians don’t want to do.

[@rainesonne1320]

Such nice people. I'm glad the grandma received help. She seems like a sweet lady!

[@Thewatchinglad]

Good people are homeless, she sound educated and kind …. This is a real Xmas miracle. Much respect and blessings for the couple.

[@kellymcfalls1458]

@logicals8829 CHRISTMAS

[@susiex6669]

God bless this couple, may their kindness be returned to them tenfold.

[@catherineferguson8452]

What a wonderful couple!! Bless you!!

[@elizabethjarvie6077]

This made me cry so hard. These absolutely caring, wonderful 2 angels did what we should all do if we can. And the lady they are helping seems lovely, not drug addicted or crazy, and not like she chose to be living on the street just an elder who shouldn't have to be on the street due to financial reasons.

[@MsK-xm7vw]

In Calgary and probably every other city there are waiting lists for seniors to get into shelters, let alone housing. They are living on the streets until they can get into a shelter. Our hospitals are releasing seniors onto the streets no matter what their health, even cancer. These are the homeless we've been experiencing for the last two years that nobody wants to talk about. NOBODY! They are seniors/disabled/veterans; not addicts, criminals, or alcoholics. But they are forced to try and survive among them! It's -35c in Calgary today before the wind chill! 🥶😪💔

[@elizabethjarvie6077]

@@MsK-xm7vw We are responsible for our vulnerable citizens and it must be a priority! Wether seniors, sick or disabled, children, or wounded veterans....if we dont take care of them & make sure they are safe and warm, what does THAT say about US?! 😱

[@justmestephanie1269]

Two kind souls 😊 bless you both for helping her .

[@Jen-jo5qu]

What an incredible story. This couple are angels. 🤗💗

[@Rachelle-qs5ge]

This really warmed my heart so beautiful. Goes to show you are never to old to get adopted/received. The love they shown and given to this precious Elderly Lady,Truly beautiful. God Bless you all

[@AS-gh1ge]

I wish many blessings for this beautiful couple

[@eveb446]

Lending a helping hand. Great! This couple did the right thing for this lovely lady. Merry Christmas to you all.

[@joredmond9944]

This woman’s experience has warmed my heart this Christmas morn. Blessings. Joy. Peace to that couple.

[@HeavensMee]

God bless that dear lady and the young couple who reached out to help her! 🙏🏻❤️

[@1045LQ]

I love this story. There still is kind people living among us. Many blessing for this couple for opening their hearts to this woman. Thank you ❤

[@womanofacertainage5892]

It's freaking CANADA. I thought you did better than the US. Looks like maybe not so much. No one should be homeless, and especially not elders, in wealthy, developed nations. Ever. It's shameful, whether in Canada or in the US.

[@karencahill2493]

Just hear lefty Trudeau speak once and that’ll tell you all you need to know. Canada is headed in the same direction all the countries with lefty leaders are and it’s nowhere good. The US is a prime example

[@catherinewilson1079]

We DID do better than the US for a long time! If you haven’t noticed, we are all living in extreme times for the last 4 years.

[@WandaBrown54]

@@catherinewilson1079 Yappington

[@aj420ca]

canada isnt a socialist nation that the gov pays for everything

[@photographydogsarcherybaking]

​@@catherinewilson1079were not tho, and pretending we are does everyone a disservice. She spent years living in a van cuz there were no resources when she was displaced originally and there's none now. We're not better than the US . Not down here, definitely not for the last 25 years. It's gross to see but this has been and will continue to be a more visible normal.

[@dorothyminear2709]

I love hearing about theses wonderful people helping others watching theses videos just makes me cry every time there’s still good souls out there 😊 among us

[@jennyarnold9350]

Hats off to this lovely couple. No elderly should be left this way. Big hearts and open arms. Well done.💕💕

[@caspiana3623]

At 81 she is so strong and sharp! Thank you, the kind people, for helping her.

[@jennis4018]

This government should look into Finland’s approach to homelessness. Everyone is housed there!

[@AndrewDhaliwal-iu1ws]

​@@Al-lv7vgnow we have to pay because their parents didn't want to use condoms.

[@malloryjines5050]

What is the population of Finland currently? I’m guessing they don’t have ours of 340 million with thousands upon thousands pouring across the border every day. Where would we put them? How would we feed them? Educate their kids and pay for their medical care? Curious how Your government would approach this. A government has no money of its own, only what it taxes its citizens. At what point is that enough?

[@sabine3769]

Unhoused? Who comes up withese words? Shes HOMELESS

[@caspiana3623]

Same think tanks that came up with "birthing parent" and "chest feeding".

[@NoteFromSELF]

Right. The words mean the same thing. I suppose sugarcoating the word makes them feel better, but it never puts a roof over anyone's head.

[@crystaln6988]

potatoe potato

[@TaxingIsThieving]

She's unhoused.

[@lanie-ok]

If everyone with a house took in a homeless person we would help the world get better. Bless these people. Bless dear Joy, may she stay safe and find a home.

[@tacosmargs58]

yea and some of them would be wonderful people but some would be criminals or addicts, think about what you are saying before you post dumb stuff like this.

[@rmv15-ff8pe]

May God bless this family helping this elderly person!

[@lynsweeney7257]

God bless that couple for their act of generosity and compassion, they are an axample to follow. God bless that elderly woman too

[@mikeh2129]

I'm kind to people all the time and I've never been seen on the news for it

[@mammamia200]

God bless this beautiful couple showing their humanity. If more people were like this, the world would be a better place. Praying this elderly woman can finally have safe shelter. This couple were her angels

[@jimmcconnell7328]

I don’t know the circumstances of this senior lady but I suspect she no longer could afford where she once lived so she stayed in her van until she lost that also. No one at that age should be on the street especially this time of the year. It’s wonderful to see this young couple helping her out. We need more like them.

[@skinyviny1]

What a great couple. Thank you for helping that elderly woman

[@ashkeeoh]

Oh GOD BLESS all of them! My heart is happy to see this news!! ❤

[@greglumho4125]

Wonderful couple with huge Hearts. You are Angels to that lady. Blessings sent from Washington State.

[@centuryhousegames733]

Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@timberwolfdtproductions3890]

Beautiful story! Deepest respect and admiration for this couple. They should serve as an inspiration to us all.

[@leianehiltz2486]

This is just an amazing story. Recently (while feeling low myself) it occurred to me, wouldn't be a marvelous world if those who are very comfortable and well off, said "I'm fine, have more than could possibly need... how about you?" Rather than this more typical feeling of "this is all mine, go get a job or something". Implying that all financial hardship is due to the lack of will to work. Assuming the poor are someone else's problem. If more people said "I'm fine, how about you?" the world would be a kinder place with much less suffering.

[@emmsue1053]

Exactly.

[@gabriellafox7948]

Thought of your ask makes my eyes well up… I’m scared of the future, housing & food security…

[@ianstuart5660]

Great comment. I've said the same thing forever, and it's only gotten worse, unfortunately!

[@WandaBrown54]

Thank u for saving homeless Italian woman 🇮🇹 Love from Italy

[@murtazasyed3392]

what a lovely couple! hope they and the nona have a wonderful xmas!

[@kellymcfalls1458]

@murtazasyed3392 CHRISTMAS

[@ShellyBomb]

What an amazing couple - God bless everyone involved! 🎄❤️🎄

[@karencahill2493]

I think it’s going to come to a point where if you are fortunate enough to have a place to live food on the table and you can share with another person we have to start helping eachother and taking a person like her in. How many years does she have left?

[@chrishayes5755]

amazing how badly voters have destroyed this country. truly fascinating and terrifying.

[@aj420ca]

why? its her fault. she failed at life not me.

[@karencahill2493]

@@aj420ca your comment says just the opposite.

[@MsK-xm7vw]

Canada has become the worst country in the G20! I hope Canadians are proud!

[@ceciliapetrowsky2572]

I can’t imagine being in this position at 81. So happy these people took her under their wings. I don’t understand people being rude to her. Completely unnecessary.

[@ricosuaveon2]

God bless this young couple. May their kindness come back to them ten fold.

[@garryunplugged]

❤️❤️ Merry Christmas everyone Love to see this in today’s Canada

[@elfena5438]

God bless these angel that did not think twice to help this lady. What a beautiful and heartwarming story.🥰

[@YS-fr6nu]

What a great couple brings it to to my it’s nice to see young people doing stuff like that at the same time shame on the government that’s a disgrace they should be helping out this poor lady

[@joycampi7233]

This a great feel good story! Joy sounds like a great lady and the couple that took her in are life savers! ❤

[@Sparkplug4712]

Thank you to the lovely young couple for having such loving, huge hearts 💕 God bless you both

[@lynnnevins4923]

love 💕. this story!

[@MegaKittykat05]

These kind of stories give me hope for humanity...wonderful kind couple for helping this lovely senior woman❤️

[@Roheryn100]

What an indictment of society ! Kudos to this couple …

[@patricianyiri8879]

GOD WILL BLESS YOU FOR BEING SOOOOOO KIND AMEN!!!!!❤❤❤❤👵🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🎁🎁🎁

[@crankman219]

I have a nice three bedroom house I have plenty of room for her as long as she is alive. This is such a good thing to see today and it’s really made my Christmas Day so good !

[@sandradavis18]

You are beautiful souls. Thank you for looking out for this woman.

[@murk959]

The elderly woman is so pure She's so remarkably positive and well spoken I think she'd be great at any job she does

[@patriciapankow1774]

Admirable, to say the least. Please give an update on 'Nona' and this loving couple in the new year. Would like to know how she's doing.

[@burglar42]

Poor lady...thankyou to these you g people opening their hearts and home to this 81 year old lady!!!!

[@lifeaccordingtotheo9643]

She doesnt qualify for a care home? Thats crazy! Where is the link to the GoFundMe? Shes so well put together and articulate she looks like the angels in the Hallmark Christmas movies, Hallmark should give her a call ❤

[@JulieDeuxFois]

Probably because of her dog, they won't let her in an old people home

[@iadoreadonai]

❤🎉❤🎉❤God Bless this Precious Couple along all the elderly persons in need!

[@sammie20]

Thank you Father for touching the hearts of this beautiful couple ...continued blessings to all of them please...I know what being homeless is like...any of us could end up on the street, hungry, cold, abused etc...

[@vivalaleta]

A lovely couple helping a lovely woman.

[@yolandahebert2350]

THIS is heartwarming.

[@cj9667]

Blessing to you for helping nona

[@esmiel1833]

When a blessing this couple has shown to this elderly woman. I believe that God has angels working for him. Praying that she gets a permanent place soon. Dear God, please keep on blessing this couple.

[@junedolson1642]

The world needs more people like this young couple. Bless them❤❤

[@ranakan7581]

True kind human hearts & human souls. True compassion of real honest kind human beings.

[@myopinion6092]

blessing sent to these earth angels. ❤❤

[@tyffanypoudrier2826]

God bless this couple for helping this elderly lady 😍🥰

[@chelseagirl278]

We live in a rich country. There is NO EXCUSE that we have homeless. I am sick of stories like this - because they should NOT exist!!

[@murtfowler3541]

That lady is young at heart. What a lovely lady

[@steveatlas3492]

First thumbs up I have ever given this news channel 😀

[@susiefoote5280]

You are very kind to this homeless woman

[@mattstephenson8450]

Can you imagine a 81 year old sleeping homeless This doesn’t happen in in Canada

[@jonovision1759]

It happens now so keep voting Liberal

[@samanthakl447]

This shouldn't be happening, anywhere. Period. Bless this couple and their kindness

[@kenmore01]

Isn't Burnaby in Canada?

[@mindyourownbusinessplease1120]

Yes it does

[@mitchdegrace2040]

Clueless

[@patriciathompson350]

God bless this young couple and the lady. I hope everything turns out well and that she finally gets a home. ❤

[@grizzlybear4]

Thank you. ❤

[@river8760]

Great couple. So thoughtful. So heartbreaking to see this happening everywhere. 😢 Wishing this wonderful lady hope and lots of better days ahead.

[@loganb7899]

You are angels taking care of her❤

[@veeragowadia967]

Blessings from india to these two lovely souls.❤

[@Dawghome]

Thank you.

[@OldTimerGarden]

What this young couple has done for this homeless woman warms my heart.

[@kerriwilliams1503]

We need more stories like this 2 angels😊 Merry Christmas

[@berlynify]

..well, this is an embarrassment .. but how surprising is it? What can be said about a society, which honours those who've come before them, with homelessness? We stand on the shoulders of all the Angela Bowers .. ❤🙏🏽🕊

[@peterjeffery8495]

As the song says "In the end only kindness matters". Well done humans! Have a long life and a Happy New Year..

[@edie4321]

This is an end, and kindness is the way into the New Golden Age.

[@merrylmarsh9037]

Bless these young people❤🙏 Their behaviour is stellar .

[@Renzy-LuLu]

That is so beautiful. Angels for her. Godsent

[@JackieOgle]

There are more good souls in this world and this couple did what any kind people SHOULD do. Bless her heart. It shocks me how people can turn a blind eye to people esp an elderly person. It could happen to anyone. Blessings and love.

[@frenchprovincial9602]

A wonderful couple, I'm so happy for Angela I wish them all the very best.