From public care workers to the public: an open letter to Nova Scotians
HALIFAX: As Chair of CUPE’s Long Term and Community Care Committee, I am accountable to 5,500 long term care workers across Nova Scotia. I am acutely aware that the decisions…
An open letter to long-term care employees, residents, families, and Nova Scotians
HALIFAX: The following is open letter from Barbara Adams, Minister of Seniors and Long-Term Care. On Friday, May 22, government representatives on behalf of employers asked CUPE leadership to return…
Statement from Minister Adams on long-term care labour negotiations
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from Barbara Adams, Minister of Seniors and Long-Term Care. On Thursday, May 7, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) asked the employers and…
N.S. NDP: Houston government must deliver fair deal for long-term care workers
HALIFAX: Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender with NSNDP Seniors and Long Term Care Critic Rod Wilson urged the Houston government to immediately return to the bargaining table, and support striking…
New 96-room long-term facility announced for Tatamagouche area
From a release TATAMAGOUCHE: Seniors in the Tatamagouche area in need of long-term care will have access to modern spaces with the replacement of Willow Lodge home for special care.…
New 48 room long-term care facility to be built in Middle Musquodoboit
From a release: MIDDLE MUSQUODOBOIT: More seniors in the Musquodoboit Valley and surrounding communities will have access to needed long-term care with a new, expanded facility. It was announced on…
Northwood, province confirm long-term care facility going at Carr Farm Development site
FALL RIVER: A long-term care home will indeed be part of the Carr Farm Development in Fall River. The province and Northwood officially confirmed on May 17 that a 144-bed…
Province announces funding for 12 innovative projects
From a release: HALIFAX: The government is providing funding for 12 innovative projects to support seniors in their homes and communities. Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Barbara Adams announced today,…
Northwood to take over operating at Ivy Meadows
BEAVER BANK: Ivy Meadows Continuing Care Community in Beaver Bank won’t be closing after all. In a release dated May 17 and sent to The Laker News May 31, Rosecrest…
Province announces funding to assist seniors stay home longer; make workplaces safer
HALIFAX: The government is investing over $500,000 in new equipment to support seniors and people caring for them at home and in long-term care facilities. The Canadian Red Cross in…