NEWS RELEASE Ontario Breaks Ground on New Long-Term Care Home in Huron County Southbridge Goderich will bring 160 much-needed beds to the province GODERICH — Construction is underway at Southbridge Goderich, a new long-term care home in Huron County. This is part of the government’s $6.4 billion commitment to build more than 30,000 new beds … Continue reading
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Ontario Doubles the Number of Long-Term Care Inspectors
News Release Ontario Doubles the Number of Long-Term Care Inspectors 156 new inspectors helping keep long-term care residents safe OSHAWA — The Ontario government has hired 193 new long-term care inspection staff, including 156 new inspectors. Supported by an investment of $72.3 million, these new hires double the number of inspectors in the field completing … Continue reading
Ontario Building New Not-For-Profit Long-Term Care Beds in Toronto
NEWS RELEASE Ontario Building New Not-For-Profit Long-Term Care Beds in Toronto Ongoing investments in new projects will bring much-needed beds to the province TORONTO — The Ontario government is adding 1,328 new and 641 upgraded long-term care beds across nine not-for-profit long-term care homes in Toronto, including one municipal home. This is part of the … Continue reading
Ontario Expanding Choices for Prospective Nursing Students
NEWS RELEASEOntario Expanding Choices for Prospective Nursing Students*Georgian College Launches Independent Degree OWEN SOUND — The Ontario government is providing a new pathway for nursing education with the launch of Georgian College’s new stand-alone four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at the Owen Sound and Barrie campuses. Details were shared today by Jill Dunlop, … Continue reading
First Round of COVID-19 Vaccinations Completed in All Ontario Long-Term Care Homes
News Release First Round of COVID-19 Vaccinations Completed in All Ontario Long-Term Care Homes Accelerated vaccination rollout continues despite supply delays TORONTO — The first round of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in every long-term care home across Ontario to eligible residents who wanted one. This goal was achieved despite repeated delays and reductions of … Continue reading
Ontario Accelerates COVID-19 Vaccinations for Long-Term Care Homes in Priority Regions
News Release Ontario Accelerates COVID-19 Vaccinations for Long-Term Care Homes in Priority Regions All residents and workers to be vaccinated by third week of January TORONTO — The Ontario government is continuing the rollout of Phase One of its vaccine implementation plan by ensuring that all residents, health care workers and essential caregivers at long-term … Continue reading
Federal government funds Canadian Red Cross Supporting up to 20 Additional Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes
News Release Federal government funds Canadian Red Cross Supporting up to 20 Additional Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes December 23, 2020 Ontario Welcomes Federal Assistance in Fighting COVID-19 Outbreaks TORONTO — Through funding provided by the federal government, Canadian Red Cross teams are providing short-term support to an additional 20 long-term care and retirement homes … Continue reading
Rapid testing expands to include vulnerable Albertans
News Release Rapid testing expands to include vulnerable Albertans Rapid testing will be expanded across the province to reach Albertans in homeless shelters, long-term care facilities and remote rural communities. Starting Dec. 18, rapid point-of-care testing will begin at long-term care and designated supportive living facilities in the Edmonton Zone using dedicated mobile testing centres. … Continue reading
Ontario Supports Management Agreements at Two Long-Term Care Homes
News Release Ontario Supports Management Agreements at Two Long-Term Care Homes Temporary Measures are Required to Help Contain COVID-19 Outbreaks TORONTO — The Ministry of Long-Term Care has approved new voluntary management agreements for two long-term care homes in Scarborough and Richmond Hill to help address the current spread of COVID-19 in the homes and … Continue reading
164 new cases identified last 24 hours; Starting Sept. 17, continuing care facilities and hospices will have more flexibility with isolation requirements, recreation, dining and volunteers
News Release Update 117: COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta (Sept. 4, 5:15 p.m.) In total, 12,799 Albertans have now recovered from COVID-19. There are 47 people in hospital, nine of whom are in intensive care. Latest updates 164 new cases have been identified in the last 24 hours, and there are now 1,433 active cases in … Continue reading
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