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MONCTON, NB, April 9, 2021 /CNW/ - Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home.
Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the Queen s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Member of Parliament for Moncton Riverview Dieppe, the Honourable Bruce Fitch, Minister of Social Development, and the Honourable Daniel Allain, Minister of Local Government and Local Governance Reform, announced a $98.3 million investment in the Canada – New Brunswick Housing Benefit (CA-NB HB).
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Miramichi MLA says nursing homes should not be privatized, regardless of savings
After Auditor General Kim Adair-MacPherson recommended the province do a cost-benefit analysis of public-private partnerships versus the traditional funding route, one Miramichi MLA is adamant nursing home care should never be privatized.
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Just one new case of Covid-19 was reported in New Brunswick on Thursday. Public Health says the lone new case involves an individual in their thirties in the Edmundston region who is a close contact of previously confirmed case. The number of active cases in New Brunswick has now fallen to 49 – with two people remaining in hospital – including one patient in intensive care.
HOME INVASION
RCMP are seeking the public’s help with the investigation into a violent home invasion in Allardville, South east of Bathurst, earlier this week. Police say shortly after midnight on Monday morning at least two armed suspects wearing ski masks entered the home on Route 160, assaulted the lone occupant inside the home and fled. The victim was treated at the scene by paramedics. Anyone with information, or who noticed suspicious activity in the area – either late Sunday or early Monday – is asked to contact the Chaleur Region RCMP or Crime Stoppers.