A Cape Breton housing project that was imagined by a community group as a way to help struggling seniors has officially opened.

Members of a local food bank, who had been hearing from retirees having trouble keeping up with their bills, including high rent and food costs, came up with the idea about six years ago following the closure of Seton Elementary School in North Sydney.

The organization led the charge to take ownership of the building and transform it into a multi-use hub.

Jimmy MacKinnon …