Extendicare closing in on property for new facility in Kapuskasing

Extendicare is getting closer to having a site for a new long-term care facility in Kapuskasing.

In an update, corporate officials told Moose FM news that they’ve been working alongside the municipality and the community and are now in the final stages of securing land. It is unknown where the new 128 bed facility would be built, but several locations have been studied.

Officials add that the company is now actively engaged in discussions with municipal and provincial governments on the next stages to move the project forward. 

Denis Puska
Denis Puska
Denis J. Puska marks his sixth year back in his hometown of Kapuskasing. He spent the past 18 years broadcasting hockey in the United States. Denis is also celebrating his fourth decade in broadcast journalism. He not only handles news duties at Moose FM but he is the morning show host from 6 to 10 am Monday through Friday.

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