Province adding 20 more beds across multiple long-term care homes
A letter to care staff this week noted “significant pressure” on the province's health-care system over the last several years, leading to 11 temporary “overcapacity” spaces being opened in February in several homes. More beds were needed, leading to the additional 20.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-long-term-care-spaces-9.7136743?cmp=rss

B.C. faces long-term care shortage, and decision to delay facilities is drawing fire
The decision, announced in the February budget, comes amid a shortfall of long-term care beds that is projected to soar over the next decade as the population ages.
#Canada #Health #Politics #BChealth
https://globalnews.ca/news/11737514/b-c-long-term-care-shortage/

B.C. faces long-term care shortage, and decision to delay facilities is drawing fire
The decision, announced in the February budget, comes amid a shortfall of long-term care beds that is projected to soar over the next decade as the population ages.
#Canada #Health #Politics #BChealth
https://globalnews.ca/news/11737514/b-c-long-term-care-shortage/

B.C. faces long-term care shortage, and decision to delay facilities is drawing fire
The decision, announced in the February budget, comes amid a shortfall of long-term care beds that is projected to soar over the next decade as the population ages.
#Canada #Health #Politics #BChealth
https://globalnews.ca/news/11737514/b-c-long-term-care-shortage/

B.C. faces long-term care shortage, and decision to delay facilities is drawing fire
The decision, announced in the February budget, comes amid a shortfall of long-term care beds that is projected to soar over the next decade as the population ages.
#Canada #Health #Politics #BChealth
https://globalnews.ca/news/11737514/b-c-long-term-care-shortage/

Long-term care minister makes direct appeal to nursing homes amid contract dispute
Nova Scotia’s seniors and long-term care minister is calling on administrators at nursing homes to make direct appeals to their employees amidst protracted contract talks with the union representing workers at more than 50 sites.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/long-term-care-nusing-homes-barbara-adams-cupe-tammy-martin-seniors-9.7133990?cmp=rss

Thunder Bay, Ont., long-term care home, staff member face criminal charges in resident's 2025 death
A city-operated long-term care facility in Thunder Bay, Ont., and a staff member face criminal charges following the death of an 86-year-old resident. Here's what we know about the investigation.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/pioneer-ridge-criminal-charges-9.7131987?cmp=rss

Thunder Bay, Ont., long-term care home, staff member face criminal charges in resident's 2025 death
A city-operated long-term care facility in Thunder Bay, Ont., and a staff member face criminal charges following the death of an 86-year-old resident. Here's what we know about the investigation.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/pioneer-ridge-criminal-charges-9.7131987?cmp=rss

Health minister reveals $100M long-term care investment, cancelled cataract appointments at town hall
At a town hall meeting on health care in Charlottetown Monday night, Health Minister Cory Deagle revealed that the province will be adding 200 new private long-term care beds that will cost about $100 million. He also confirmed the private cataract clinic in Charlottetown has cancelled all March ...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-health-care-town-hall-9.7131365?cmp=rss