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Jan. 21, 2019—Photo of Saint Vincent’s Nursing Home to go with future stories on senior care facilities. The group that represents non-profit nursing homes, which has grown to include some privately owned residences, hopes Stephen McNeil’s government will move quickly to hire more people and implement other recommendations in last week’s report from the expert panel on long-term care.
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Judy Brown of Southampton stands beside a large sign she erected in front of her home. She said it’s a way for her community to send their thoughts to the victims of the Portapique shooting and their families. Darrell Cole – Amherst News

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