Please note that Kerry McGuire, hairdresser, will be on vacation the week of July 7th. Please leave her a message at 4885, and she will connect when she returns.

With another warm week ahead, we need your support to ensure residents stay well-hydrated and are encouraged to remain indoors during peak heat hours.

To help our air conditioning systems work effectively, all doors and windows must remain closed. Even one open window can significantly impact the system’s performance.

Thank you for helping to keep the residents healthy and safe during the warmer weather.

As we celebrate Canada Day on July 1st, we reflect on the birth of our nation. This day marks the anniversary of Confederation in 1867, when Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Province of Canada (later Ontario and Quebec) united to form the Dominion of Canada. Originally known as Dominion Day, it was renamed Canada Day in 1982.

Today, it’s a time to celebrate our shared identity, values, and the rich cultural diversity that makes Canada so special.

The page offers tools and resources to help those working, visiting, and volunteering in long-term care (LTC) gain the skills and knowledge needed to protect themselves, their colleagues, residents, family members, and community members. The Ontario CLRI at the RIA has created infection prevention and control (IPAC) eLearning courses for team members and essential care partners. These courses combine education on IPAC core concepts with practical applications in LTC-specific situations and tasks. If you have a resource to suggest for this page, please contact us at info@clri-ltc.ca.

You can visit the page by clicking on the link below:

CLRI- IPAC Education Resource for Family Members

If you have any questions, please reach out to Stephanie Albert at stephanie.albert@muskoka.on.ca

In Ontario, the Residents' Bill of Rights in long-term care (LTC) homes, mandated by the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021, ensures residents are treated with respect, dignity and are actively involved in decisions about their care. These rights cover various aspects of living in an LTC facility, including receiving quality care, having privacy, and the freedom to pursue interests and make choices.

You can click on the link below to access to full list:

Residents' Bill of Rights

Today, June 23, 2025- The Pines Flag flies at half mast related to the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism.

“Forty years ago, innocent civilians, including 268 Canadians, were killed in the bombing of Air India Flight 182. This terrorist attack remains the deadliest attack in our country’s history – one we must never forget.

“As we mark the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, we remember the victims of the Air India bombing and all others who have lost their lives to terrorism.

“Canada will continue to work with our allies and partners, at home and around the world, to better detect, prevent, and respond to the threat of terrorism and violent extremism.

“Canada’s new government unequivocally stands against terrorism, and we will deliver on our mandate of change to keep communities safe.”

Thank you to everyone who attended the June Family Council Meeting. We had a great discussion, and a special thank you to Andrea for her informative presentation on Stepping In: What you may need to know.

If you’d like to review the meeting, you can watch the recording using the link below:

June Family Council Recording

Passcode: gga*W7gZ

Please let us know if you have any questions or feedback!

June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada, a day to celebrate the rich diversity, history, resilience, and culture of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. It's also a time to learn about Indigenous history, cultural traditions, and to commit to Reconciliation. The day coincides with the summer solstice, a date of cultural and spiritual significance for many Indigenous communities.

Get ready for Jersey Day and an exciting Hockey Tournament! It’s all happening on June 25th in the afternoon at the Fran Coleman Room—don’t miss it!