Monday, September 14, 2009

More Updates Coming for Carleton Community Centre

Last week Saint John MP Rodney Weston announced a federal investment of $22,500 for the community centre's in the new gym floor, with the city contributing $40,000 which will finish the job.

The center which was built in 1863, has had a great year in terms of renovations and injections of funds. Earlier in the year the NB Dept of Health announced that the centre would be receiving $125,000 toward establishing a Wellness Centre in conjunction with St Joseph's Community Health Centre. A health practitioner provides disease management and specimen collection, and other services.

Apparently the West Side Food Bank will relocate to the community centre later in the year. This is very good news. The current location at the Maritime Opportunity Centre, is on a bus route that has sporadic service. And it's quite a walk if you're carrying a few bags of groceries.

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