Tag: Long-term care
Canada Post strike: What workers are seeking, what Canadians are missing
With the notable exception of social security cheques, the only thing being collected in mailboxes across the country these days is dust. Until the dust settles on the strike of 55,000 Canada Post employees that began on Nov. 15, itâs a waiting game as the busiest time of year for letter and parcel traffic fast […]
Construction underway at expanded Port Stanley long-term care home
As seniors face wait times to access Ontarioâs long-term care homes, a Lake Erie beach town looks to put a dent in the queue as it breaks ground on a new 100-plus bed facility.
Milne gives closing address as Grey County warden
Grey County Warden Brian Milne closed out his second straight one-year term on Thursday by reflecting on the accomplishments of the past year, thanking council and staff for the work they have done and looking towards what lies ahead. Milne, who also occupied the warden’s chair in 2014, made his closing address to council in […]
Woodstock’s 2024 housing starts performance a mystery
After exceeding its annual province-set housing target for 2023, Woodstock is either on the cusp of reaching its 2024 goal, or well-short of the objective, depending on whoâs keeping track.
Owen Sound Junior Optimists sending out Kindness Cards
The Owen Sound and District Junior Optimists are teaming up with local legions to spread kindness to local seniors and those serving in the military. The youth are inviting the public to write to a member of the Canadian military in gratitude of their service or send a positive message to a local resident in […]
Retirement home closes three days after last resident moves out
Monday marked the official closing of an Oxford County retirement home at the centre of an alleged fraud investigation.
Healthcare Trojan Horse coming to Grey-Bruce this month
A 15-foot Trojan Horse meant to symbolize concerns about the direction of healthcare in the province will be hauled throughout Grey-Bruce later this month. The Ontario Council of Hospital Unions’ Trojan Horse has been touring the province to decry what they call the defunding and underfunding of local hospital services as a prelude to the […]
Everything you need to know about RSV virus, vaccine availability
Seasonal viruses are beginning to make the rounds in the London region, an annual wave of illness that puts pressure on hospitals. In addition to flu and COVID-19 shots, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines are available for the most vulnerable. Here’s what you need to know. What is RSV? RSV usually causes mild cold-like symptoms […]
What we know about retirement home that is suddenly closing
All we know and donât know about the abrupt closing of small Norwich retirement home amid a police fraud investigation.
What to know as free flu, COVID-19 vaccines are rolled out ahead of virus season
Ontario’s rollout of free flu and COVID-19 vaccines for the general population has begun.