Manitoba Care Homes

• Manitoba auditor general says abuse in care homes occurred, investigations flawed

  Manitoba's auditor general says there have been cases of physical or sexual abuse in personal care homes that have been the subject of flawed investigations and wrong conclusions.

  Crime

  Jul 26, 2023
  
• Manitoba Liberals, victims’ families call for better protections in wake of care home abuse scandal

  Liberal leader Dougald Lamont said that the scandal -- in which 15 residents are alleged to have been abused by two staff members at the care home -- is completely unacceptable.

  Health

  Jul 12, 2022
  
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• New COVID guidelines make it easier to visit loved ones in Manitoba care homes, hospitals

  Shared Health says reduced levels of COVID-19 transmission mean visitation guidelines can finally be expanded.

  Health

  Jun 30, 2022
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• Nearly 80% of Winnipeg care homes dealing with COVID-19 outbreaks

  According to the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, there are active COVID-19 outbreaks at 31 of Winnipeg's 39 personal care homes.

  Health

  Jan 19, 2022
• Families can meet loved ones in Manitoba care homes if all parties are fully vaccinated

  Some Manitobans will be able to meet face-to-face for the first time in more than a year of COVID-19 safety measures, as the province makes big changes in long-term care settings.

  Health

  Jun 22, 2021
• Winnipeg woman isolating in hotel to be allowed to help ailing father at embattled care home

  A Winnipeg woman is taking it upon herself to help her ailing father at one of the city's long-term care homes that is most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Health

  Nov 4, 2020
• 17 new COVID-19 cases in Manitoba Tuesday, some linked to care homes

  Manitoba public health officials have identified 17 new cases of the novel coronavirus as of Tuesday morning, bringing the province's total cases to 1,466.

  Health

  Sep 15, 2020
• Province unveils outdoor visitation spaces at Manitoba care homes

  The province has awarded a contract to build outdoor visitation spaces at personal care homes across Manitoba, and they're expected to be operational by November.

  Health

  Sep 15, 2020
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• Manitoba sees net total of 12 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday

  According to Wednesday's data, four of the new cases are in the Winnipeg area, with one in the Southern Health region and eight in Prairie Mountain.

  Health

  Sep 2, 2020
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• Manitobans should remain vigilant around care homes during COVID-19: seniors’ advocate

  A Manitoba advocate for seniors warns the deadly coronavirus outbreaks in Ontario and Quebec care homes could still happen here if people fail to take precautions.

  Health

  May 21, 2020