Toujours ou encore

Question

In the first phrase you use encore for « still » and did not give toujours as an alternative.  Laura Lawless in the article on thèse words says “ When talking about something that still exists or is still happening, toujours is the better option.".   Why is toujours wrong here?

Cécile Janty-Davies · Accepted Answer

Hi Stuart, 
You are right in thinking that ‘toujours’ and ‘encore’ can both mean still in certain cases, but I wouldn’t say that ‘toujours’ is always the better option.
In fact having asked the question about this sentence in France , 
'Il y a quelques années quand je vivais encore en France '
All said that they would use ‘encore’ and not ‘toujours.
Hope this helps!