ECDServices@novascotia.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cIf families can\u2019t find space, I want them to reach out to the Department,\u201d said Druhan. \u201cWe will help families find spaces.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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She confirmed that Fall River is getting more child care spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe YMCA is committed to open a significant number of new spaces in the community,\u201d she said. \u201cThis is good news.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The YMCA child care centre is said to be opening in the lower part of Fall River, near Joyful Sounds Music. No exact date for opening was available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MLA Brian Wong, who is also Minister of Advanced Education, also issued a statement on the situation, posting his on his Facebook page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI know there is a lot of questions and concerns regarding the closure of the Fall River Childcare Centre,\u201d said Wong. \u201cI have received so many messages and I have responded to all with as much information as possible but unfortunately do not have a direct answer to finish or follow up.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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He said its \u201cfrustrating and devastating \u201cto hear the closure of the Fall River Childcare Centre – not only as a source of child care, but a local business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMolly and Lindsay are both amazing people and they are wonderful pillars of our community,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wong said that he has been in contact with them numerous times over this difficult decision over the last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs many have mentioned, it\u2019s a widespread issue around the province.. and I do hear you,\u201d said Wong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said he has been in conversation with many, including Minister Druhan, to try and get answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI promise I\u2019m just as frustrated as you are as a member of the community, a former teacher and a father,\u201d said Wong. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOnce I know a definitive answer and solution, I will let you all know when I do. Your voices do not go unheard.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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