MONTREAL --
A grassroots movement is hoping to stop the Fulford Residence, a private seniors' home for women that dates back to confederation, from closing.
As the month began, Fulford residents were told they would have to find somewhere else to live in six months, as the COVID-19 pandemic worsened the home's financial situation.
In addition, in 2020, about 20 nurses and orderlies found employment elsewhere owing to the uncompetitive salaries the home was able to offer.
Now, the community is pushing back putting pressure on the home's board of directors to reconsider the decision to close.
"We want to bring together the government, private funding, to see if maybe Fulford can be saved," said resident Sharon Hill's son Chris Holcroft.