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Affordable housing units officially open in Fredericton
Twelve new apartments for people with disabilities were officially opened in Fredericton. From left: J. Max Hawkins, the building’s namesake; Paul Leger, board member, York Developments Inc.; Fredericton-Fort Nashwaak MLA Pam Lynch; Social Development Minister Sue Stultz; and federal Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield.
Affordable housing units officially open in Saint John
Ninety-six new apartments for low-income individuals, families, seniors and people with disabilities were officially opened in Saint John. From left: Saint John Harbour MLA Carl Killen; Social Development Minister Sue Stultz; Saint John MP Rodney Weston; JoAnne Claus and Adam Dickinson, members of the board of directors of Abbey St. Andrew Inc.
Nearly 1,100 specialized care beds, nursing home beds to be created
The provincial government announced today the creation of 704 specialized care beds and 354 nursing home beds. From left: Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Claude Williams; and Social Development Minister Sue Stultz, who is also minister responsible for seniors, housing and community non-profit organizations.
Federal minister of state for seniors welcomed during New Brunswick visit
Social Development Minister Sue Stultz, who is also minister responsible for Seniors, Housing and Community Non-Profit Organizations, welcomed federal Minister of State for Seniors Alice Wong to New Brunswick during a visit on Jan. 24 in Moncton. Wong visited the province to discuss the needs of seniors. From left: Stultz; Wong; and in back: Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe MP Robert Goguen.
Affordable housing units officially open in Moncton
Fifty apartments for low-income seniors and people with disabilities were officially opened in Moncton. St. Augustine’s Housing Ltd., a non-profit developer, built the apartment complex, known as McKee Manor. From left: Social Development Minister Sue Stultz; Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe MP Robert Goguen; John Gillis, president of St. Augustine’s Housing Ltd.; and Rob McKee and Sheila (McKee) Johnson, members of the McKee family.
Affordable housing units officially open in Tracadie-Sheila
Twenty-five new apartments for low-income seniors and people with disabilities were officially opened in Tracadie-Sheila. From left: Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe MP Robert Goguen; Tracadie-Sheila MLA Claude Landry; Mr. and Mrs. McGraw, residents of Habitation Saint-Joseph.
Housing for seniors next step in Crescent Valley revitalization
New housing units for seniors will be developed by Elias Management Group Inc. as the next step in the revitalization of Crescent Valley in Saint John. From left: Danny Elias and Wallace Floyd, both of Elias Management Group Inc.; Social Development Minister Sue Stultz; Tourism and Parks Minister Trevor Holder; and Saint John MP Rodney Weston.
Affordable housing units officially open in Moncton
The official opening of Flanders Court Residences, an affordable housing project developed by John Howard Society of Southeastern New Brunswick Inc., was held today. The 10-unit project received $1.2 million in federal and provincial funding through the Affordable Housing Initiative Extension Agreement. From left: Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield; Social Development Minister Sue Stultz; and Joanne Murray, executive ...
New affordable housing agreement signed
The federal and provincial governments signed a new affordable housing agreement that will help to reduce the number of families in need of housing. From left: Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield; and Social Development Minister Sue Stultz.
NB Families case management system implemented at St. Mary's First Nation
The NB Families Case Management System, the provincial government’s child welfare case management computer system, has been implemented at St. Mary's First Nation. From left: Gloria Sacobie, director, St. Mary’s Child and Family Services; Social Development Minister Sue Stultz; and Candice Paul, chief of St. Mary’s First Nation.
York Care Centre celebrates official opening of expansion
York Care Centre in Fredericton celebrated the official opening of its Phase 2, Stage 2 expansion, marking the completion of a $36-million investment made in the nursing home since 2005. From left: Fredericton Mayor Brad Woodside; David Reid, chairman of the project committee; Fredericton Nashwaaksis MLA Troy Lifford; Tobique-Mactaquac MP Mike Allen; Social Development Minister Sue Stultz; Bob Matchett, resident, ...
Minister speaks to Downtown Moncton Centre-ville Inc.
Social Development Minister Sue Stultz delivered a speech about the development of downtown Moncton, provincial government renewal and Invest NB during the annual fall business meeting of Downtown Moncton Centre-ville Inc. From left: Louis Léger, president, Downtown Moncton Centre-ville Inc.; Stultz; and Anne Poirier-Basque, executive director, Downtown Moncton Centre-ville Inc.
Province supports new Saint John YMCA
The provincial government is providing a parcel of land and funding for design work toward the development of a new YMCA in Saint John. From left: Shilo Boucher, acting chief executive officer of Saint John YMCA; Social Development Minister Sue Stultz; and Wellness, Culture and Sport Minister Trevor Holder pose with preliminary drawings of the new Saint John YMCA.
Active Living Week for Seniors
New Brunswick seniors are encouraged to participate in Active Living Week for Seniors, Oct. 16-22. Social Development Minister Sue Stultz, who is also minister responsible for seniors, housing and community non-profit organizations, met with members of the Stepping Out 50 Plus Activity Club in Moncton. From left: Beverly Plante; Barb MacDonald; Pat Soulliere; Stultz; Giselle Mitchell; Irene Goguen; Ernestine Cook; ...
Emergency shelter renovated in Moncton
The House of Nazareth – an emergency shelter for men, women and families in need – is celebrating the completion of an extensive retrofit. From left: Robert Thibault, president, board of directors, House of Nazareth; Social Development Minister Sue Stultz; and Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe MP Robert Goguen.
Premier meets with New Brunswick Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation
Premier David Alward met with the board of directors and staff of the New Brunswick Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation in Fredericon. From left, front row: Grand Falls-Drummond-Saint-André MLA Danny Soucy, legislative secretary to the minister of Social Development; Althea Arsenault; Monique Richard; Alward; Social Development Minister Sue Stultz; Christine Bourgoin; Memramcook-Lakeville-Dieppe MLA Bernard LeBlanc; and Roger Lessard. From left, ...
Province releases new guide to support caregivers for seniors
The provincial government has released a new, 35-page guide to give information to unpaid caregivers helping and supporting seniors. From left: Social Development Minister Sue Stultz, who is also minister responsible for seniors, housing and community non-profit organizations; Theresa LeBlanc, a caregiver for her husband, Edward LeBlanc; and Evelyn Gay, with her daughter and caregiver, Brenda Gay.
Community inclusion networks hold first meeting
Communication and collaboration were the focus of the first meeting of the community inclusion networks as they work to fight poverty at the local level. The networks were established as a unique tool to combat poverty at the local level through Overcoming Poverty Together: The New Brunswick Economic and Social Inclusion Plan.
Special Care Home Week
Social Development Minister Sue Stultz attended a ceremony in Moncton on Aug. 18 to mark Special Care Home Week, Aug. 14-20. From left: Kathryn Barnes, deputy mayor, Moncton; Beverly Pidgeon, Moncton regional president, New Brunswick Special Care Home Association; and Stultz.
2011 Baseball Canada Cup Championship
The 2011 Baseball Canada Cup Championship is taking place in Moncton Aug. 10-15. A banquet was held on Aug. 9 to open the championship. From left: Paul (Tubby) Melanson, chair, host committee; David Watling, president, Baseball New Brunswick; Social Development Minister Sue Stultz; Mark Noel, head coach, Team New Brunswick.
Province invests in Food DEPOT Alimentaire Inc.
The provincial government is providing a 10-year, $550,000 forgivable loan to support Food DEPOT Alimentaire Inc. buy a Moncton food distribution facility from which it has been operating. From left: Dale Hicks, president, Food DEPOT Alimentaire Inc.; Social Development Minister Sue Stultz; and Ray Gould, managing director, Food DEPOT Alimentaire Inc.
Monument honouring Armed Forces personnel, Mounties unveiled
The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 6, in Moncton held a ceremony on Aug. 7 to unveil a monument honouring members of the Canadian Armed Forces and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police who died during Canadian peacekeeping operations. From left: Social Development Minister Sue Stultz; Marlene Snowman, superintendent, Codiac RCMP; and Justice and Consumer Affairs Minister Marie-Claude Blais.
Minister Stultz meets with affordable housing committee
Social Development Minister Sue Stultz met with the affordable housing committee, City of Fredericton, on Aug. 4. While in the city, the minister also viewed some of Fredericton’s successful affordable housing developments. From left: Stultz; and Fredericton Councillor Mike O’Brien.
Sod-turning for Les Résidences Jodin inc. in Edmundston
A sod-turning was held today to mark the next step in the construction of a new nursing home in Edmundston. Les Résidences Jodin inc. will have 180 beds and is estimated to cost $48.7 million. It will replace the Foyer Saint-Joseph de Saint-Basile and Villa Des Jardins, which have a combined 156 beds. From left: Gilbert St-Onge, chair of the ...
Affordable housing units officially open in Saint John
Fifty-one new apartments for low-income individuals and people with disabilities were officially opened today in Saint John. From left: Saint John Mayor Ivan Court; Saint John Harbour MLA Carl Killen; Social Development Minister Sue Stultz; Saint John MP Rodney Weston; and Marcel Garvie, president, Co-Op Atlantic.