Moncton Hospital fares poorly in hospital survey

A new survey of hospital patients in the province finds overall satisfaction with care has increased, but cleanliness is down.

The survey last year found 78.9% of patients were satisfied, up from 75.4% in 2013.  Only 51.7% said their room and bathroom were always clean, down from 53.2%.

Among the 20 acute care hospitals, the Moncton Hospital reported the lowest satisfaction rate at 39%. Saint John Regional Hospital topped the survey at 83%.

Child porn charge in Oromocto

A 61 year old man has been charged with one count of possessing images of child sexual abuse.

The RCMP’s Internet Child Exploitation Unit searched David Pugh’s home in Oromocto and arrested him. He’s been released on coinduitions and will be back in court March 20.