In collaboration with Public Health, the Oak Home Area declared a Respiratory Outbreak. Currently, five (5) residents are experiencing symptoms of cough, congestion, and/or runny nose. Family members have been notified. We are currently waiting for test results from Public Health.

If you have any questions about these precautions during your visit, please speak with the nursing staff.

The following infection control measures are to be implemented and followed:

• Ensure the Public Health 4 moments of Hand Hygiene are followed
• No General Visitors to the Oak Home Area at this time
• Essential Caregivers two (2) at a time for visiting only
• Resident's Hand Hygiene before all meals and regularly throughout the day
• Ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used properly- including donning before entering and removing before exiting the isolated resident’s room
• Residents are to remain in the affected home area at this time to reduce the risk of spread
• Immediate isolation of any residents with new symptom onset
• Cohorting of residents and only small group activities in the home area for unaffected residents. Isolated residents to receive one-to-one activities.
• Twice daily high-touch surface cleaning- changing disinfecting product to a 1-minute contact time and containing sporicidal

Please reach out to Stephanie Albert, IPAC Lead, if you have any questions. stephanie.albert@muskoka.on.ca or ext. 4752

We are pleased to share that, in collaboration with Public Health, the Oak Home Area outbreak has officially been declared over.

Thank you to all family members and visitors for adhering to proper processes and procedures throughout the outbreak. We truly appreciate your partnership in maintaining strong IPAC practices within the home.

Please reach out to Stephanie Albert, IPAC Lead, if you have any questions. stephanie.albert@muskoka.on.ca or ext. 4752

In collaboration with Public Health, the Oak Home Areas remain in a Respiratory Outbreak with residents showing symptoms of cough, congestion, and/or runny nose. Family members have been notified. We are currently waiting for test results for multiple residents through Public Health.

If you have any questions about these precautions during your visit, please speak with the nursing staff.

The following infection control measures are to be implemented and followed:

• Ensure the Public Health 4 moments of Hand Hygiene are followed
• No General Visitors to the Oak Home Areas at this time
• Essential Caregivers two (2) at a time for visiting only
• Resident's Hand Hygiene before all meals and regularly throughout the day
• Ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used properly- including donning before entering and removing before exiting the isolated resident’s room
• Residents are to remain in the affected home area at this time to reduce the risk of spread
• Immediate isolation of any residents with new symptom onset
• Cohorting of residents and only small group activities in the home area for unaffected residents. Isolated residents to receive one-to-one activities.
• Twice daily high-touch surface cleaning- changing disinfecting product to a 1-minute contact time and containing sporicidal

Please reach out to Stephanie Albert, IPAC Lead, if you have any questions. stephanie.albert@muskoka.on.ca or ext. 4752

The 2026 Winter Olympics, officially known as Milano Cortina 2026, officially begin today, February 6, 2026, with the Opening Ceremony at the San Siro Stadium in Milan. The Games will run through February 22, 2026, featuring 116 medal events across 16 sport disciplines.

Live Action & Upcoming Schedule

Competitive action in curling, ice hockey, and figure skating began in the days leading up to the official opening.

Date SportEvent/HighlightTime (ET)

Feb 6 Figure Skating, Team Event: Women's & Pairs Short Program (Ongoing)Morning

Feb 6 Opening Ceremony, Official start of the XXV Olympic Winter Games2:00 p.m.

Feb 7 Speed Skating, Women's 3000m Final (First medals)10:00 a.m.

Feb 7 Ice Hockey, Canada vs. Switzerland (Women's Preliminaries)3:10 p.m.

Feb 8 Alpine Skiing, Men's Downhill (Lindsey Vonn scheduled training/race)5:30 a.m.

Live coverage and full schedules are available on the Official Milano Cortina 2026 Website and major broadcasters such as CBC in Canada.

We look forward to watching the events!

The Pines Winter Olympics will be happening at the same time......

Pines Winter Olympic Hockey Game - Monday, Feb 9^th, 10:15 am - 11:15 am in the Fran Coleman Room, each home area will represent a country to play. We will have children from Macaulay Public School here to help us play.

Pines Winter Olympic Luge (Obstacle Course race) - Tuesday, Feb 10^th, 10:15 am - 11:15 am, in the Family Room.

Pines Winter Olympic Curling and Snowball Toss - Wednesday, Feb 11th, 10:00 am - 11:15 am in the Family Room.

Pines Winter Olympic Closing Ceremony - Wednesday, Feb 11^th, 2:30 pm in the Family Room.

We encourage you to attend the fun with your loved one. We hope to see you there!

Here are some opportunities to engage in meaningful events with your loved one. We hope you can join us.

• Monday, February 9^th, Entertainment with Mary-Lou, Spencer, and the Band at 2 pm
• Saturday, February 14^th, Valentine's Day Tea at 10 am
• Sunday, February 15^th, Entertainment with Mary Lou and Spencer are in the family room at 10 am
• Tuesday, February 17^th, Monthly Birthday Party at 2 pm
• Wednesday, February 18^th, Entertainment with Meredith Warboyes at 10 am
• Friday, February 20^th, Salvation Army Bible Study at 1:30 pm
• Friday, February 20^th, Entertainment by The Patti & Mick Trio at 3 pm
• Wednesday, February 25^th, United Church Service at 10:30 am with the band joining

Volunteering at the Pines can be as formal or informal as you would like. We have programming that you can help support, or you can drop in for visits with your pet. There are so many volunteer opportunities that we are sure there is something that is the right fit for you or another family member.

Do you know a teenager who needs to complete community hours?

The Pines is a great opportunity for students to complete their community volunteer hours and give back to the residents.

Please connect with Christina Rochette at ext. 4824 or by email at christina.rochette@muskoka.on.ca

We look forward to hearing from you!

In collaboration with Public Health, the Oak Home Areas remain in a Respiratory Outbreak with residents showing symptoms of cough, congestion, and/or runny nose. Family members have been notified. We are currently waiting for test results for multiple residents through Public Health.

If you have any questions about these precautions during your visit, please speak with the nursing staff.

The following infection control measures are to be implemented and followed:

• Ensure the Public Health 4 moments of Hand Hygiene are followed
• No General Visitors to the Oak Home Areas at this time
• Essential Caregivers two (2) at a time for visiting only
• Resident's Hand Hygiene before all meals and regularly throughout the day
• Ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used properly- including donning before entering and removing before exiting the isolated resident’s room
• Residents are to remain in the affected home area at this time to reduce the risk of spread
• Immediate isolation of any residents with new symptom onset
• Cohorting of residents and only small group activities in the home area for unaffected residents. Isolated residents to receive one-to-one activities.
• Twice daily high-touch surface cleaning- changing disinfecting product to a 1-minute contact time and containing sporicidal

Please reach out to Stephanie Albert, IPAC Lead, if you have any questions. stephanie.albert@muskoka.on.ca or ext. 4752

In collaboration with Public Health, the Oak Home Areas remain in a Respiratory Outbreak with residents showing symptoms of cough, congestion, and/or runny nose. Family members have been notified. We are currently waiting for test results for multiple residents through Public Health.

If you have any questions about these precautions during your visit, please speak with the nursing staff.

The following infection control measures are to be implemented and followed:

• Ensure the Public Health 4 moments of Hand Hygiene are followed
• No General Visitors to the Oak Home Areas at this time
• Essential Caregivers two (2) at a time for visiting only
• Resident's Hand Hygiene before all meals and regularly throughout the day
• Ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used properly- including donning before entering and removing before exiting the isolated resident’s room
• Residents are to remain in the affected home area at this time to reduce the risk of spread
• Immediate isolation of any residents with new symptom onset
• Cohorting of residents and only small group activities in the home area for unaffected residents. Isolated residents to receive one-to-one activities.
• Twice daily high-touch surface cleaning- changing disinfecting product to a 1-minute contact time and containing sporicidal

Please reach out to Stephanie Albert, IPAC Lead, if you have any questions. stephanie.albert@muskoka.on.ca or ext. 4752

In collaboration with Public Health, the Oak Home Areas remain in a Respiratory Outbreak with residents showing symptoms of cough, congestion, and/or runny nose. Family members have been notified. We are currently waiting for test results for multiple residents through Public Health.

If you have any questions about these precautions during your visit, please speak with the nursing staff.

The following infection control measures are to be implemented and followed:

• Ensure the Public Health 4 moments of Hand Hygiene are followed
• No General Visitors to the Oak Home Areas at this time
• Essential Caregivers two (2) at a time for visiting only
• Resident's Hand Hygiene before all meals and regularly throughout the day
• Ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used properly- including donning before entering and removing before exiting the isolated resident’s room
• Residents are to remain in the affected home area at this time to reduce the risk of spread
• Immediate isolation of any residents with new symptom onset
• Cohorting of residents and only small group activities in the home area for unaffected residents. Isolated residents to receive one-to-one activities.
• Twice daily high-touch surface cleaning- changing disinfecting product to a 1-minute contact time and containing sporicidal

Please reach out to Stephanie Albert, IPAC Lead, if you have any questions. stephanie.albert@muskoka.on.ca or ext. 4752