Tag Archives: extramural home care

Opposition grows to privatizing management of extramural home-care services

Posted on October 30, 2017 by brucewark

A petition containing about 200 signatures is on its way from Sackville to Premier Gallant’s office in Fredericton. The petition, organized by former Sackville Mayor Pat Estabrooks, calls on the Liberal government not to sign a contract with the private … Continue reading →

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Liberal reps get earful at Sackville meeting on plans for privatizing management of home care

Posted on October 21, 2017 by brucewark

An advocate for elderly New Brunswickers warned provincial Liberals today that if they don’t want to be defeated at the next election, they’d better start listening to people speaking out against changes to the extramural home care program. Hector Cormier, … Continue reading →

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Former Sackville mayor fears for future of home care, especially in rural areas

Posted on October 15, 2017 by brucewark

A former mayor of Sackville is worried that New Brunswick’s extramural, home care program is on the chopping block. Pat Estabrooks appeared before Sackville Town Council last week to urge local politicians to attend a meeting she is organizing this … Continue reading →

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