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 16 August 2012 Affordable housing units officially opened in DieppeSixty-eight new units for low-income seniors and people with disabilities were officially opened at 135 Gould St., Dieppe. From left: Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe MP Robert Goguen; Philip Fraser, president and chief executive officer, Killam Properties; and Social Development Minister Sue Stultz.  |
 10 August 2012 Premier reports on progress in rebuilding care for seniorsPremier David Alward visited Lakeview Manor in Riverview to report on progress being made in providing the best care, housing and services for New Brunswick seniors. From left: Social Development Minister Sue Stultz; Maj. Stan Folkins, Salvation Army Lakeview Manor; Albert MLA Wayne Steeves; Alward; Maj. Wayne Williams, Salvation Army ... |
 15 March 2012 Nearly 1,100 specialized care beds, nursing home beds to be createdThe 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. |
 24 January 2012 Federal minister of state for seniors welcomed during New Brunswick visitSocial 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; ... |
 21 October 2011 York Care Centre celebrates official opening of expansionYork 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 ... |
 14 October 2011 Active Living Week for SeniorsNew 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 ... |
 05 October 2011 Province releases new guide to support caregivers for seniorsThe 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, ... |
 29 April 2011 Senior goodwill ambassadors appointedSenior goodwill ambassadors have been appointed for a new mandate by Social Development Minister Sue Stultz, who is also minister responsible for seniors, housing and community non-profit organizations. From left, front row: Alyson Hamilton, Quispamsis; Joyce Hudson, Hopewell Hill; Grand Falls-Drummond-Saint-André MLA Danny Soucy, who is the legislative secretary to ... |
 08 April 2011 Tender awarded for new Villa Saint-Joseph nursing homeThe tender for a new Villa Saint-Joseph nursing home in Tracadie-Sheila has been awarded to Foulem Construction ltée. From left, front row: Tracadie-Sheila MLA Claude Landry; Roger St-Pierre, chairman of the board, Villa Saint-Joseph; Economic Development Minister Paul Robichaud; and Tracadie-Sheila Mayor Aldéoda Losier. From left, back row: David Foulem, ... |
 10 March 2011 Seniors' issues discussedSocial Development Minister Sue Stultz met with seniors’ groups and advocates on March 5 in Moncton to discuss seniors' issues. From left: Roger Martin, vice-president, Association acadienne et francophone des aînées et aînés du Nouveau-Brunswick; Stultz; Roger Doiron, president, Fédération des aînées et aînés francophones du Canada; and Jean-Luc Bélanger, ... |
 10 March 2011 Forum held to discuss seniors' issuesSocial Development Minister Sue Stultz hosted a forum to discuss seniors' issues on March 5, in Moncton. From left: Louise Gilbert, president, Coalition for Seniors and Nursing Home Residents' Rights; Stultz; and Cécile Cassista, executive director, Coalition for Seniors and Nursing Home Residents' Rights |
 23 August 2010 Sod-turning for new nursing home in DalhousieA sod-turning ceremony was held for the construction of a new nursing home in Dalhousie. The $31.5-million nursing home will have 105 beds. From left : Minister of State for Seniors Cheryl Lavoie; Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Donald Arseneault; resident Mary Campbell; advisor Alden Appleby; Chris Kingston, board ... |
 10 August 2010 Saint-Quentin nursing home to undergo repairsProvincial officials will meet with the board and administration at Résidence Mgr Melanson in the coming weeks to discuss plans to carry out repairs to the nursing home. From left: Restigouche-la-Vallée MLA Burt Paulin; Carole Tremblay, community development officer, Restigouche West; André Savoie, executive director, Résidence Mgr Melanson; Julie Deschênes, ... |
 08 July 2010 New nursing home to open in SeptemberThomas Hall, a 72-bed nursing home that is part of Parkland Fredericton seniors' complex, will open in September. Parkland Fredericton is the $30-million senior's complex owned and being built by Shannex New Brunswick Inc. Premier Shawn Graham and Minister of State for Seniors Cheryl Lavoie received an update while visiting ... |
 08 July 2010 Ministers focusing on opportunities, challenges facing aging populationFederal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for seniors have agreed on the pressing need to address the opportunities and challenges associated with the country's aging population. They reached this agreement today at their annual meeting, held this year in Fredericton. From left, front row: Jim Rondeau, Manitoba; Mary Anne ... |
 12 June 2010 Forest Dale Nursing Home scheduled for completion in NovemberConstruction of the Forest Dale Nursing Home will be completed in November, Premier Shawn Graham said. From left: Harold Smith, former board member, Forest Dale Nursing Home; Graham; and Donald Keiver, former board member, Forest Dale Nursing Home. |
 11 June 2010 Sod-turning for expansion to Bathurst nursing homeA sod-turning was held to mark the expansion to Foyer Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes in Bathurst. The expansion will create 30 new beds there. From left: Francis Goguen, board chairman, Foyer Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes, Inc.; Tourism and Parks Minister Brian Kenny; Claire Savoie, executive director at the nursing home; Minister of State for Seniors ... |
 07 June 2010 New nursing home for Grand MananA new $9-million nursing home will be built to replace Grand Manan Nursing Home. Fisheries Minister Rick Doucet made the announcement. From left: Rob MacPherson, board chair, Grand Manan Nursing Home Inc.; Doucet; Joanne Ingalls, administrator, Grand Manan Nursing Home Inc.; Grand Manan Mayor Dennis Greene; and Marcelle Fafard-Godbout, ... |
 07 June 2010 New nursing home for Grand MananA new $9-million nursing home will be built to replace Grand Manan Nursing Home. Fisheries Minister Rick Doucet made the announcement. From left: Celia McDowell; Ruth Tatton; and Doucet. |
 04 June 2010 Sod-turning held for new $75-million Loch Lomond Villa in Saint JohnThere was a sod-turning event today for Phase 1 construction of a $75-million nursing home to replace Loch Lomond Villa in Saint John. The nursing home will be built on about five acres at 164 Loch Lomond Rd., participated on behalf of Minister of State for Seniors Cheryl Lavoie. |
 04 June 2010 Sod-turning held for new $75-million Loch Lomond Villa in Saint JohnThere was a sod-turning event today for Phase 1 construction of a $75-million nursing home to replace Loch Lomond Villa in Saint John. The nursing home will be built on about five acres at 164 Loch Lomond Rd., participated on behalf of Minister of State for Seniors Cheryl Lavoie. ... |
 11 May 2010 New ministerial role, appointments and changes to cabinet announcedA new minister responsible for public engagement was appointed today by Premier Shawn Graham, and one minister added deputy premier to his responsibilities. In addition, vacancies in the cabinet were filled by adding two new ministers to cabinet, and with one minister changing portfolio. From left: Graham; Lt.-Gov. Graydon ... |
 11 May 2010 New ministerial role, appointments and changes to cabinet announcedA new minister responsible for public engagement was appointed today by Premier Shawn Graham, and one minister added deputy premier to his responsibilities. In addition, vacancies in the cabinet were filled by adding two new ministers to cabinet, and with one minister changing portfolio. From left: Justice and Consumer ...  |
 18 April 2010 Nursing home opens in QuispamsisThe provincial government and Shannex New Brunswick Inc. officially opened an $11-million nursing home in Quispamsis. |
 15 March 2010 Nursing home opens in RiverviewThe provincial government and Shannex New Brunswick Inc. officially opened an $11-million nursing home in Riverview today. |
 17 February 2010 New nursing home for Mill CoveA $22.5-million nursing home will be built to replace Mill Cove Nursing Home Inc. |
 03 February 2010 $19.5-M nursing home for Perth-AndoverA $19.5-million nursing home will be built in Perth-Andover to replace Victoria Glen Manor Inc. Minister of State for Seniors Brian Kenny made the announcement today. |
 13 January 2010 $9-million nursing home to be built in StanleyA $9-million, 30-bed nursing home will be built in Stanley to replace Nashwaak Villa Inc., Minister of State for Seniors Brian Kenny announced today. |
 12 January 2010 Day activity centres the way of the future for seniors and their familiesSeniors and their families are looking for ways to help the elderly continue to enjoy community involvement and quality of life. |
 13 December 2009 $9-million expansion announced for Bathurst nursing homeThe Foyer Notre-Dame de Lourdes in Bathurst will undergo a $9-million expansion, adding 30 beds to the nursing home. |
 08 November 2009 New Dalhousie nursing home to be part of major plan for long-term careThe province is preparing to announce a major plan for nursing home infrastructure that will include a new, $31.5-million nursing home for the Town of Dalhousie. Minister of State for Seniors Brian Kenny made the announcement today. |
 18 October 2009 Province proclaims Active Living Week for Seniors in New BrunswickThe Government of New Brunswick has proclaimed the third week of October as Active Living Week for Seniors in New Brunswick. |
 18 October 2009 Province proclaims Active Living Week for Seniors in New BrunswickThe Government of New Brunswick has proclaimed the third week of October as Active Living Week for Seniors in New Brunswick. |
 30 September 2009 New information materials released to help prevent elder abuseNew information materials were released today to prevent elder abuse in New Brunswick. Minister of State for Seniors Brian Kenny and the Public Legal Education and Information Service of New Brunswick (PLEIS-NB) made the announcement today, the International Day of Older Persons. |
 30 August 2009 New report indicates province making progress in long-term careEfforts to improve the long-term-care system in the province were officially outlined today in a new government document, Being There for New Brunswick Seniors, Our Progress in Long-Term Care. Minister of State for Seniors Brian Kenny released the 30-page document at the K.C. Irving Regional Centre in Bathurst. ... |
 03 August 2009 Good health habits a must for New Brunswick's aging populationBrian Kenny, minister of state for seniors, says one of the most important questions facing New Brunswickers is what the province’s rapidly aging population can do to enjoy good health and longevity. From left: Kenny helps his mother, Helen Kenny, a senior from Bathurst, prepare a healthy, homemade meal for ... |
 05 July 2009 Pictured: Artist's rendering of the nursing home and the community health centre.Construction of a $9.2-million nursing home and a $4.5-million community health centre is underway in Rexton. Premier Shawn Graham, Supply and Services Minister Ed Doherty, and Rexton Mayor David Hanson participated in a sod-turning today for the multimillion-dollar project. |
 05 July 2009 Sod-turning held for nursing home and community health centre in RextonConstruction of a $9.2-million nursing home and a $4.5-million community health centre is underway in Rexton. Premier Shawn Graham, Supply and Services Minister Ed Doherty, and Rexton Mayor David Hanson participated in a sod-turning for the multimillion-dollar project today. |
 25 May 2009 Paint the TownRecognizing active seniors and encouraging all New Brunswickers to be more active and involved in our communities will be the focus of a new public awareness campaign launched by the Senior and Healthy Aging Secretariat. "Active living never gets old. Be active. Mind, body and spirit," a province-wide active living ...  |
 25 May 2009 Rock and RollRecognizing active seniors and encouraging all New Brunswickers to be more active and involved in our communities will be the focus of a new public awareness campaign launched by the Senior and Healthy Aging Secretariat. "Active living never gets old. Be active. Mind, body and spirit," a province-wide active living ... |
 25 May 2009 Walk the WalkRecognizing active seniors and encouraging all New Brunswickers to be more active and involved in our communities will be the focus of a new public awareness campaign launched by the Senior and Healthy Aging Secretariat. "Active living never gets old. Be active. Mind, body and spirit," a province-wide active living ... |
 25 May 2009 Hit the Open RoadRecognizing active seniors and encouraging all New Brunswickers to be more active and involved in our communities will be the focus of a new public awareness campaign launched by the Senior and Healthy Aging Secretariat. "Active living never gets old. Be active. Mind, body and spirit," a province-wide active living ... |
 19 May 2009 Province releases updated seniors' guide to services and programsThe latest edition of the Seniors'' Guide to Services and Programs was released today by Minister of State for Seniors Brian Kenny. From left: Roland Gallant, president, Association acadienne et francophone des aînées et aînés du Nouveau-Brunswick; Ralph Smith, president, New Brunswick Senior Citizens'' Federation; Kenny; Premier Shawn ... |
 05 May 2009 Senior goodwill ambassadors appointedTwenty-nine senior goodwill ambassadors have been appointed to a new mandate by Minister of State for Seniors Brian Kenny. As part of their mandate, senior goodwill ambassadors are invited to greet visitors to the province, address community groups, take part in and organize community activities and encourage travellers to ... |
 23 April 2009 New Brunswick on-board with national movement promoting healthy agingThe province is on-board with a national movement to promote healthy aging and age-friendly communities, Minister of State for Seniors Brian Kenny said today. Kenny recently attended a federal/provincial seniors forum on healthy aging and age-friendly communities in Canada. |
 22 January 2009 Feature article / Province's first senior goodwill ambassador, Dorothy LockhartSeniors represent the voice of knowledge and experience, says Dorothy Lockhart, senior goodwill ambassador for the Province of New Brunswick. Lockhart, 83, was the first senior goodwill ambassador to be appointed when the program was established in 1991. |
 06 January 2009 Feature article / Senior goodwill ambassador Flo Roussy epitomizes community serviceFlo Roussy loves her province and her community so much that she has dedicated 60 years of her life to volunteer service. Much of her work for the past 15 years has involved her appointment as a senior goodwill ambassador for the province. From left: Minister of ... |
 28 December 2008 Op-ed / Active living, healthy aging the secret to being a self-sufficient seniorThe following piece has been written by Brian Kenny, minister of state for seniors: Our seniors built our province. They are the New Brunswickers who made our province the place where we can belong and be better. Their contributions have made New Brunswick the place we are proud ... |
 11 November 2008 New MinisterAdditions and changes to cabinet were announced by Premier Shawn Graham. The changes are intended to strengthen the government as it prepares for a new sitting of the legislature, and to bring new voices to the cabinet table in support of the government's self-sufficiency agenda. |
 30 March 2008 Plans unveiled for new nursing home in CaraquetResidents of Villa Beauséjour in Caraquet today celebrated another step in the construction of their new $18.4-million nursing home with the unveiling of a graphic representation of the new facility. From left: Jacques Boucher, architect; Wellness, Culture and Sport Minister Hédard Albert; Aldoria Cormier, chair of the Board of Villa ... |
 27 February 2008 Long-term care strategy to help seniors be independent longerThe Government of New Brunswick launched today a 10-year strategy to strengthen the provincial long-term care system and address the future needs of seniors. Pictured, Social Development Minister Mary Schryer and Minister of State for Seniors Eugene McGinley hold copies of the report.  |
 24 February 2008 New nursing home with additional beds for Tracadie-SheilaA new $17-million replacement nursing home in Tracadie-Sheila was officially announced today by Social Development Minister Mary Schryer and the Minister of State for Seniors, Eugene McGinley. Front, from left: residents Jacques Robichaud, Eunice Martin, and Cecilia Breault. Back row, from left: Paul Arseneau, administrator of Villa Saint Joseph; Wellness, ... |
 12 November 2007 Affordable housing project for seniors opens in DieppeSeniors in Dieppe will have access to more affordable housing with today's official opening of Résidence J. Régis Leblanc, a 61-unit housing project that includes 45 new affordable housing units. The project was funded under the Canada-New Brunswick Affordable Housing Agreement. From left: Lylla Roach, resident; Francis Leblanc, vice-chair of ... |
 06 November 2007 More safe, quality and affordable housing opens in SalisburySeniors in Salisbury will have access to more affordable housing with today''s official opening of an affordable housing project. The 13-unit project includes eight new affordable housing units. The project was funded under the Canada-New Brunswick Affordable Housing Agreement. From left: resident Debbie Garber; Salisbury Mayor Terry Keating; Human Resources ... |
 09 September 2007 $6-million investment for new nursing home in RextonThe construction of a new $6-million nursing home in Rexton was officially launched today by Premier Shawn Graham and Minister of State for Seniors Mary Schryer. From left: Nancy Cail, administrator of the Rexton Lions Nursing Home; Armand Richard, chair of the board of the nursing home; Minister Schryer; ... |
 11 April 2007 New affordable housing projects in FrederictonIndividuals, persons with disabilities and seniors in Fredericton will have access to more affordable housing with the construction of two new affordable housing projects, Tannery Court Fredericton and York Development Inc. |
 01 April 2007 Greater enforcement mechanisms to address substandard housing issuesNew Brunswick municipalities now have the tools they need to enhance compliance with, and strengthen enforcement of, their substandard-housing by-laws. Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Ed Doherty made the announcement today on behalf of Local Government Minister Victor Boudreau. |
 01 April 2007 Greater enforcement mechanisms to address substandard housing issuesNew Brunswick municipalities now have the tools they need to enhance compliance with, and strengthen enforcement of, their substandard-housing by-laws. Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Ed Doherty made the announcement today on behalf of Local Government Minister Victor Boudreau. |
 17 December 2006 Launch of new affordable housing in Grand Bay-WestfieldThe construction of a new housing project by the River Valley Lions Club will give seniors in Grand Bay-Westfield access to more affordable housing. Mary Schryer, minister of state for housing, and Greg Thompson, minister of veterans affairs and regional minister for New Brunswick, launched the project today. |
 02 October 2006 New MinisterMary Schryer signs the register to become Minister of State for Seniors and Minister of State for Housing, in the presence of Lt.-Gov. Herménégilde Chiasson, Premier Shawn Graham and Clerk of the Executive Council, Maurice Bernier. |
