On December 14, 2006, Minister Abbott announced the Province has surpassed 2,500 net-new residential care beds, assisted living units and supportive housing units. "The government made a commitment to our province's seniors and we are making great progress," said Abbott. Pictured left to right: Marc Pelletier, Fraser Health Vice-President; George Abbott, Minister of Health; Ted Sandvold, Belvedere resident; Harry Bloy, Burquitlam MLA; Bert Evertt, Belvedere Seniors Living CEO; Maxine Wilson, Coquitlam Mayor. [News release] |