New Brunswick Expands Senior Care with 60 Bed Addition

0:00It's April 27th. You're listening to Canada News today, AI-powered local news. I'm Corey with The Story. New Brunswick just broke ground on a big expansion for Shannick's long-term care facility in Quisbamsis. The project at Parkland in the Valley will add 60 new beds to help meet the growing needs of seniors in the area. Officials say it's all about boosting capacity right where it's needed most. This comes as part of a faster push, with the province committing to 240 new nursing home beds across Shannick sites over the next two years. They're calling it an urgent move to get seniors. They care they deserve without overloading hospitals. Leaders like seniors, minister Lyons Chantal Boudreau and premier Susan Holt are stressing how this supports dignity and comfort for older folks. It's a direct response to the pressures on the health care system, making sure people get proper long-term support. The new beds should be ready by late next year, fitting into a broader provincial strategy

1:00for 624 additional long-term care. Spots. That plans back by a $993 million pledge in the 2026-2027 budget. With these steps, New Brunswick is stepping up to handle the senior care crunch head-on, keeping families and communities stronger for the long haul.