Tag: PPE
CGIFN may expand drone-delivery pilot project to include non-medical supplies
By: Mike Anderson
A drone-delivery pilot project, which provides contact-free delivery of personal protective equipment (PPE) and COVID-19 testing supplies to the Chippewas of Georgina...
Improve working conditions in long-term care homes, COVID-19 advisory group urges
Ontario should improve working conditions in long-term care homes in an effort to retain staff and prevent the spread of COVID-19 within the facilities,...
Jericho Youth Services receives Jumpstart Sport Relief grant
By: Michelle Poirier
Jericho Youth Services was selected as one of 668 sport and recreation programs across the country to receive a grant from the...
Ontario government didn’t replenish PPE stockpiles before COVID-19: LTC commission
Ontario faced a shortage of personal protective equipment at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in part because it did not replenish its stockpiles...
Outbreak worsens as public health reports more infections at Cedarvale Lodge
By: Mike Anderson
Four residents at Cedarvale Lodge have now tested positive for COVID-19, according to York Region Public Health.
This follows the first report of...
Public health reports second COVID-19 outbreak at Keswick’s Cedarvale Lodge
By: Mike Anderson
Cedarvale Lodge is in lockdown again after two residents tested positive for COVID-19, according to York Region Public Health.
“We can confirm an...
Public health declares COVID-19 outbreak at Cedarvale Lodge in Keswick
By: Mike Anderson
Cedarvale Lodge in Keswick is in lockdown after an outbreak was declared by York Region Public Health on October 8.
The outbreak, which...
Province extends Southlake’s takeover of River Glen Haven by 30 days
By Mike Anderson
With Southlake's 90-day takeover of River Glen Haven expiring on August 24, the Ministry of Long-Term Care stepped-in at the last minute...
Local Habitat for Humanity project needs volunteers
By: Michelle Poirier
The Dalton Road 6-home affordable housing development site, run by Habitat for Humanity GTA, is back up and running and looking for...
Family members protest return of River Glen Haven to owner ATK...
By: Mike Anderson
With Southlake's 90-day takeover of River Glen Haven set to end on August 24, family members took to the streets last Friday,...
