This year marks the 50th anniversary of Meals on Wheels in Fredericton: that’s 50 years of volunteers delivering hot meals to seniors in their homes. At last count Meals on Wheels delivered more than 50,000 meals in 2016, an increase of 10,000 meals over the previous year, following a 25% increase in 2014. The need will only grow as the […]
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On Monday March 13, 2017, David Coon, MLA for Fredericton South and Leader of the Green Party of New Brunswick had the opportunity to tour the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design (NBCCD), an artist hive established in 1938 focusing entirely on fine crafts and applied design. The campus is located in Fredericton’s downtown core inside the historic Barracks […]
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From time to time seniors have asked me why there is an advocate for children and youth, but not for seniors. That is about to change. The Legislative Assembly passed a bill before the Christmas break to expand the responsibilities of our Child and Youth Advocate, Norm Bossé, to include seniors. The Child, Youth and Seniors Advocate is an officer […]
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Many in Fredericton are unhappy with their access to recycling services. That is apparent from the frequency that constituents raise at community meetings in Fredericton South. If you live in an apartment, you have no recycling. If you live in a house, you cannot put out kitchen waste or glass for recycling. This leaves most people with no choice but […]
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