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Summer time and the livin’ is easy! Or is it?

In New Brunswick, there is an election coming, but to date it has been a big yawn. No significant issues have emerged. Candidates are being chosen and some are starting to talk to their constituents. It’s time for them all to step up the

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Recently the media has reported with a flourish the discovery that the senior population in Canada is growing significantly and that this may bring catastrophic consequences, especially in health care and pensions, for the country. Doom and gloom! Let’s take another look at the situation. What is often overlooked is that seniors are taxed till their last breath. That’s right- OAS, C

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Sometimes it helps to be reminded of how things were. Five years ago, New
Brunswick residents who entered nursing homes were treated very unfairly.
Daily rates were different all over the province and ranged as high as $180
per day. Couples were required to use their joint incomes and assets to
cover these costs. It was different in our province from most other parts
of Canada. The policies at that time caused great hardship for many New
Brunswickers.
As more residents realized how unfair this w… Continue

New Brunswick's first CARP Chapter will be holding its inaugural gala this Sunday, October 18, from 2 till 6 pm at the Delta Hotel, Woodstock Road. CARP, A New Vision of Aging for Canada, is a strong national voice for Canadians. At the gala, you will hear speakers from CARP's national office, and local speakers on advocacy issues. There will be kiosks showcasing services for members and musical entertainment by the Celtic musical group Oran. Coffee and finger food will be available. Most import… Continue

We have exciting news for you! Moses Znaimer, president of CARP, will be bringing his New Vision of Aging for Canada to Moncton. Everyone is invited, so mark your calendars! On Monday, September 21, at 4:30 pm, present CARP members will meet to hear plans to form a Greater Moncton chapter. This will be a chance for members to meet Louise Gilbert, New Brunswick CARP rep, Wayne and Barb Harrigan, former NB CARP reps, Ross Mayot, CARP VP/Community, to ask questions and to learn the many benefits of… Continue