Long-term care spaces for seniors gets funding; not meeting immediate needs

By: Robert Washburn | December 23, 2017

Northumberland- Quinte West MPP Lou Rinaldi takes a break during the Christmas rush to talk about healthcare, Early Years, long-term care for seniors during Consider This Live, part of the Drive Time on Northumberland 89.7 FM.

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