The Ontario government is taking additional immediate action at high-risk long-term care homes, following the disturbing allegations outlined by the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). The Ministry of Long-Term Care has deployed long-term care inspection teams to conduct comprehensive, detailed inspections at high-risk long-term care homes over the next 21 days. At the same time, the Ministry of Long-Term Care has ...
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L’Ontario passe immédiatement à l’action dans les foyers de soins de longue durée à haut risque
Compte tenu des allégations préoccupantes formulées dans le récent rapport des Forces armées canadiennes (FAC), le gouvernement de l’Ontario prend des mesures supplémentaires et immédiates visant les foyers de soins de longue durée à haut risque. Le ministère des Soins de longue durée a envoyé des équipes d’inspectrices et inspecteurs des soins de longue durée pour procéder à l’évaluation complète ...
Read More »Centre Victoria pour femmes continues to offer virtual services
Following the announcement by the Ontario government regarding the reopening of select businesses and organizations, health and community service providers, including those in the violence against women sector, are permitted to reopen or provide in-person services as of Tuesday, May 19, 2020. For Centre Victoria pour femmes (CVF), the safety and health of employees and the women who access services ...
Read More »le Centre Victoria pour femmes poursuit son offre de services virtuels
À la suite de l’annonce des nouvelles consignes du gouvernement de l’Ontario, les organismes du secteur de la violence faite aux femmes peuvent rouvrir leurs portes et offrir des services en personne à partir du 19 mai. Pour le Centre Victoria pour femmes, la sécurité et la santé des employées et des usagères sont prioritaires. C’est pourquoi l’organisme continue d’offrir ...
Read More »Happenings at Wawa First United Church – May 27
Also called Whitsunday. Pentecost is the 50th day after Easter. It is observed in commemoration of the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples in the form of cloven tongues of fire. Peter was the preacher on that day and three thousand were baptized. Although we cannot meet for Worship together you may like to read the Scriptures for ...
Read More »Ontario Extending Emergency Orders During COVID-19 Outbreak
The Ontario government continues to protect the health and safety of the public during the COVID-19 outbreak by extending all emergency orders in force under s.7.0.2 (4) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. Current emergency orders include the closure of outdoor playgrounds, play structures and equipment, public swimming pools and outdoor water facilities, as well as bars and ...
Read More »L’Ontario prolonge les décrets d’urgence pour continuer à faire face à la pandémie de COVID-19
Le gouvernement de l’Ontario continue de protéger la santé et la sécurité publiques face à la pandémie de COVID-19 en prolongeant tous les décrets d’urgence émis en vertu de l’article 7.0.2 (4) de la Loi sur la protection civile et la gestion des situations d’urgence. Les décrets d’urgence existants prévoient la fermeture des terrains, structures et équipements de jeux extérieurs, des ...
Read More »Ontario Takes Immediate Action to Investigate Worst Hit Long-Term Care Homes
Since the outset of the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Ontario government has put the safety and security of our seniors as a top priority. The onset of COVID-19 has only exacerbated the already difficult situation in long-term care in the province. Today, the Ontario government outlined key findings from the Canadian Armed Forces report on the five long-term care homes ...
Read More »L’Ontario prend des mesures immédiates afin d’enquêter sur la situation dans les foyers de soins de longue durée les plus touchés
Depuis le début de la pandémie mondiale de COVID-19, la sécurité des aînés a été l’une des priorités absolues du gouvernement de l’Ontario. L’apparition de ce virus n’a fait qu’aggraver la précarité du système provincial de soins de longue durée. Aujourd’hui, le gouvernement provincial a présenté les principales conclusions du rapport des Forces armées canadiennes sur les cinq foyers de ...
Read More »AWIC – Second Survey for Employers in the Superior East Region
The Algoma Workforce Investment Corporation (AWIC) and community partners have designed a monthly survey to better understand the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 on local businesses and organizations during and beyond the COVID–19 crisis. Your feedback will help us communicate directly to municipal, provincial and federal governments your needs in a timely and coordinated manner, and help us as we plan ...
Read More »Hospitals Assume Management of Two Long-Term Care Homes
The Ministry of Long-Term Care has issued Mandatory Management Orders appointing local hospitals to temporarily manage two long-term care homes for 90 days. Southlake Regional Health Centre will temporarily manage River Glen Haven Nursing Home in Sutton and Humber River Hospital will temporarily manage Downsview Long Term Care in North York. The orders may be extended beyond the 90 days, ...
Read More »Des hôpitaux assurent la gestion de deux foyers de soins de longue durée
Le ministère des Soins de longue durée a émis des ordres de gestion obligatoire nommant des hôpitaux locaux pour gérer temporairement deux foyers de soins de longue durée pendant 90 jours. Le Centre régional de santé Southlake gérera temporairement le River Glen Haven Nursing Home à Sutton, et l’Hôpital Humber River gérera temporairement le Downsview Long Term Care Centre à ...
Read More »*NOWW to host LitFest online to announce and celebrate writing contest winners*
The Northwestern Ontario Writers Workshop believes all writers should be celebrated for their hard work and dedication to the craft and even though we cannot gather in the traditional sense, there’s still reasons to celebrate. Earlier this year, NOWW launched its 22nd Annual Writers and winners are normally announced during the LitFest Gala. However, due to COVID-19 restrictions, NOWW is ...
Read More »La collection d’une icône canadienne fait son entrée au Musée canadien de l’histoire
Le Musée canadien de l’histoire est heureux d’annoncer l’acquisition de la collection de la Tournée mondiale Rick Hansen. Les artéfacts de cette tournée historique font désormais partie de la collection nationale du Musée, où ils seront conservés et aideront à raconter l’histoire impressionnante de Rick Hansen et de son équipe. « Rick Hansen et sa tournée mondiale ont marqué notre histoire ...
Read More »Collection from a Canadian icon makes its way to the Canadian Museum of History
The Canadian Museum of History is delighted to announce the acquisition of Rick Hansen’s Man In Motion World Tour Collection. Artifacts from that epic tour have now become part of the Museum of History’s National Collection, where they will be preserved to help tell the awe-inspiring story of Rick Hansen and his team. “Rick Hansen and the Man In Motion ...
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