The Pines Resident & Family Portal
Welcome to our information and sharing portal for The Pines Residents, their Family members, persons of importance, and Caregivers!
Please use the "Stay Informed" tool to get regular updates and to stay informed on important family news.
VISITOR STATUS BY HOME AREA
Oak – Outbreak declared over Nov. 27th, 2025. No Visitor Restrictions at this time. General Visitors are welcome to the Home Area.
Cedar – No Visitor Restrictions at this time. General Visitors are welcome to the Home Area.
Birch – No Visitor Restrictions at this time. General Visitors are welcome to the Home Area.
Maple – No Visitor Restrictions at this time. General Visitors are welcome to the Home Area.
Spruce – No Visitor Restrictions at this time. General Visitors are welcome to the Home Area.
Welcome to our information and sharing portal for The Pines Residents, their Family members, persons of importance, and Caregivers!
Please use the "Stay Informed" tool to get regular updates and to stay informed on important family news.
VISITOR STATUS BY HOME AREA
Oak – Outbreak declared over Nov. 27th, 2025. No Visitor Restrictions at this time. General Visitors are welcome to the Home Area.
Cedar – No Visitor Restrictions at this time. General Visitors are welcome to the Home Area.
Birch – No Visitor Restrictions at this time. General Visitors are welcome to the Home Area.
Maple – No Visitor Restrictions at this time. General Visitors are welcome to the Home Area.
Spruce – No Visitor Restrictions at this time. General Visitors are welcome to the Home Area.
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Spruce Outbreak Update February 18, 2024
Share Spruce Outbreak Update February 18, 2024 on Facebook Share Spruce Outbreak Update February 18, 2024 on Twitter Share Spruce Outbreak Update February 18, 2024 on Linkedin Email Spruce Outbreak Update February 18, 2024 linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.Spruce Home Area remains in an outbreak related to COVID at this time. Currently, there is one (1) residents isolated with a total of twenty (20) residents that have been infected. Family members of those affected have been notified.
The following infection control measures are to be implemented or continued at this time:
- N95 Masks and eye protection are to be worn in the Spruce home area at all times.
- Residents are to remain in the unit at this time to reduce the risk of spread
- *If residents insist on leaving the unit, please assist them with masking or a visor and encourage outdoor visiting.
- Twice daily respiratory symptom screening on Spruce
- Immediate isolation of any residents with new symptom onset
- Cohorting of staff, when possible.
- Cohorting of residents and only small group activities on the unit for unaffected residents. Isolated residents to receive one-to-one activities.
- Twice daily high-touch surface cleaning
- Increased hand hygiene and PPE audits on unit.
- Limit of two (2) essential caregivers at a time
- No General Visiting to Spruce home area
We will continue to provide updates as we move through the outbreak.
If you have any questions please contact John Iskander, IPAC Lead at ext. 4752
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Security Screen Installation in Oak Dining Room February 22, 2024
Share Security Screen Installation in Oak Dining Room February 22, 2024 on Facebook Share Security Screen Installation in Oak Dining Room February 22, 2024 on Twitter Share Security Screen Installation in Oak Dining Room February 22, 2024 on Linkedin Email Security Screen Installation in Oak Dining Room February 22, 2024 linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.To improve safety for residents in the Oak home area. A security screen will be installed on the servery on February 22, 2024. The work will start between breakfast and lunch and finish between lunch and dinner to prevent disruption to the resident's meals.
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New Dishwasher Installation Starting February 22, 2024
Share New Dishwasher Installation Starting February 22, 2024 on Facebook Share New Dishwasher Installation Starting February 22, 2024 on Twitter Share New Dishwasher Installation Starting February 22, 2024 on Linkedin Email New Dishwasher Installation Starting February 22, 2024 linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.We are happy to report that a new dishwasher will be installed in the kitchen on February 22nd and 23rd, 2024. During this time frame, we will utilize disposable plates and cutlery for resident meals.
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New Bedroom Furniture Arriving February 27th, 2024
Share New Bedroom Furniture Arriving February 27th, 2024 on Facebook Share New Bedroom Furniture Arriving February 27th, 2024 on Twitter Share New Bedroom Furniture Arriving February 27th, 2024 on Linkedin Email New Bedroom Furniture Arriving February 27th, 2024 linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.Our residents’ rooms will be outfitted with new bedroom furniture. Due to outbreak status and coordination of this large project. The project will take place starting February 27th, 2024! Our team will work diligently to swap the old furniture with the new one with the lowest impact on our residents.
If you have any questions related to the project or process. Please contact Steve Files, Environmental Manager at ext. 4804
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Spruce Outbreak Update February 16, 2024
Share Spruce Outbreak Update February 16, 2024 on Facebook Share Spruce Outbreak Update February 16, 2024 on Twitter Share Spruce Outbreak Update February 16, 2024 on Linkedin Email Spruce Outbreak Update February 16, 2024 linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.Spruce Home Area remains in an outbreak related to COVID at this time. Currently, there are three (3) residents isolated with a total of twenty (20) residents that have been infected. Family members of those affected have been notified.
The following infection control measures are to be implemented or continued at this time:
- N95 Masks and eye protection are to be worn in the Spruce home area at all times.
- Residents are to remain in the unit at this time to reduce the risk of spread
- *If residents insist on leaving the unit, please assist them with masking or a visor and encourage outdoor visiting.
- Twice daily respiratory symptom screening on Spruce
- Immediate isolation of any residents with new symptom onset
- Cohorting of staff, when possible.
- Cohorting of residents and only small group activities on the unit for unaffected residents. Isolated residents to receive one-to-one activities.
- Twice daily high-touch surface cleaning
- Increased hand hygiene and PPE audits on unit.
- Limit of two (2) essential caregivers at a time
- No General Visiting to Spruce home area
We will continue to provide updates as we move through the outbreak.
If you have any questions please contact John Iskander, IPAC Lead at ext. 4752
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Spruce Outbreak Update February 15, 2024
Share Spruce Outbreak Update February 15, 2024 on Facebook Share Spruce Outbreak Update February 15, 2024 on Twitter Share Spruce Outbreak Update February 15, 2024 on Linkedin Email Spruce Outbreak Update February 15, 2024 linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.Spruce Home Area remains in an outbreak related to COVID at this time. Currently, there are five (5) residents isolated with a total of twenty (20) residents that have been infected. Family members of those affected have been notified.
The following infection control measures are to be implemented or continued at this time:
- N95 Masks and eye protection are to be worn in the Spruce home area at all times.
- Residents are to remain in the unit at this time to reduce the risk of spread
- *If residents insist on going off the unit, please assist them with masking or a visor and encourage outdoor visiting.
- twice daily respiratory symptom screening on Spruce
- Immediate isolation of any residents with new symptom onset
- Cohorting of staff, when possible.
- Cohorting of residents and only small group activities on the unit for unaffected residents. Isolated residents to receive one-to-one activities.
- Twice daily high-touch surface cleaning
- Increased hand hygiene and PPE audits on unit.
- Limit of 2 essential caregivers at a time
- No General Visiting to Spruce home area
We will continue to provide updates as we move through the outbreak.
If you have any questions please contact John Iskander, IPAC Lead at ext. 4752
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Spruce Outbreak Update February 14, 2024
Share Spruce Outbreak Update February 14, 2024 on Facebook Share Spruce Outbreak Update February 14, 2024 on Twitter Share Spruce Outbreak Update February 14, 2024 on Linkedin Email Spruce Outbreak Update February 14, 2024 linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.Spruce Home Area remains in an outbreak related to COVID at this time. Currently, there are seven (7) residents isolated with a total of twenty (20) residents that have been infected. Family members of those affected have been notified.
The following infection control measures are to be implemented or continued at this time:
- N95 Masks and eye protection are to be worn in the Spruce home area at all times.
- Residents are to remain in the unit at this time to reduce the risk of spread
- *If residents insist on going off the unit, please assist them with masking or a visor and encourage outdoor visiting.
- twice daily respiratory symptom screening on Spruce
- Immediate isolation of any residents with new symptom onset
- Cohorting of staff, when possible.
- Cohorting of residents and only small group activities on the unit for unaffected residents. Isolated residents to receive one-to-one activities.
- Twice daily high-touch surface cleaning
- Increased hand hygiene and PPE audits on unit.
- Limit of 2 essential caregivers at a time
- No General Visiting to Spruce home area
We will continue to provide updates as we move through the outbreak.
If you have any questions please contact John Iskander, IPAC Lead at ext. 4752
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Spruce Outbreak Update February 13, 2024
Share Spruce Outbreak Update February 13, 2024 on Facebook Share Spruce Outbreak Update February 13, 2024 on Twitter Share Spruce Outbreak Update February 13, 2024 on Linkedin Email Spruce Outbreak Update February 13, 2024 linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.Spruce Home Area remains in an outbreak related to COVID at this time. Currently, there are eight (8) residents isolated with a total of twenty (20) residents that have been infected. Family members of those affected have been notified.
The following infection control measures are to be implemented or continued at this time:
- N95 Masks and eye protection are to be worn in the Spruce home area at all times.
- Residents are to remain in the unit at this time to reduce the risk of spread
- *If residents insist on going off the unit, please assist them with masking or a visor and encourage outdoor visiting.
- twice daily respiratory symptom screening on Spruce
- Immediate isolation of any residents with new symptom onset
- Cohorting of staff, when possible.
- Cohorting of residents and only small group activities on the unit for unaffected residents. Isolated residents to receive one-to-one activities.
- Twice daily high-touch surface cleaning
- Increased hand hygiene and PPE audits on unit.
- Limit of 2 essential caregivers at a time
- No General Visiting to Spruce home area
We will continue to provide updates as we move through the outbreak.
If you have any questions please contact John Iskander, IPAC Lead at ext. 4752
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Spruce Outbreak Update February 12, 2024
Share Spruce Outbreak Update February 12, 2024 on Facebook Share Spruce Outbreak Update February 12, 2024 on Twitter Share Spruce Outbreak Update February 12, 2024 on Linkedin Email Spruce Outbreak Update February 12, 2024 linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.Spruce Home Area remains in an outbreak related to COVID at this time. Currently, there are eleven (11) residents isolated with a total of nineteen (19) residents that have been infected. Family members of those affected have been notified.
The following infection control measures are to be implemented or continued at this time:
- N95 Masks and eye protection are to be worn in the Spruce home area at all times.
- Residents are to remain in the unit at this time to reduce the risk of spread
- *If residents insist on going off the unit, please assist them with masking or a visor and encourage outdoor visiting.
- twice daily respiratory symptom screening on Spruce
- Immediate isolation of any residents with new symptom onset
- Cohorting of staff, when possible.
- Cohorting of residents and only small group activities on the unit for unaffected residents. Isolated residents to receive one-to-one activities.
- Twice daily high-touch surface cleaning
- Increased hand hygiene and PPE audits on unit.
- Limit of 2 essential caregivers at a time
- No General Visiting to Spruce home area
We will continue to provide updates as we move through the outbreak.
If you have any questions please contact John Iskander, IPAC Lead at ext. 4752
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Spruce Outbreak Update February 10, 2024
Share Spruce Outbreak Update February 10, 2024 on Facebook Share Spruce Outbreak Update February 10, 2024 on Twitter Share Spruce Outbreak Update February 10, 2024 on Linkedin Email Spruce Outbreak Update February 10, 2024 linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.Spruce Home Area remains in an outbreak related to COVID at this time. Currently, there are sixteen (16) residents isolated with a total of nineteen (19) residents that have been infected. Family members of those affected have been notified.
The following infection control measures are to be implemented or continued at this time:
- N95 Masks and eye protection are to be worn in the Spruce home area at all times.
- Residents are to remain in the unit at this time to reduce the risk of spread
- *If residents insist on going off the unit, please assist them with masking or a visor and encourage outdoor visiting.
- twice daily respiratory symptom screening on Spruce
- Immediate isolation of any residents with new symptom onset
- Cohorting of staff, when possible.
- Cohorting of residents and only small group activities on the unit for unaffected residents. Isolated residents to receive one-to-one activities.
- Twice daily high-touch surface cleaning
- Increased hand hygiene and PPE audits on unit.
- Limit of 2 essential caregivers at a time
- No General Visiting to Spruce home area
We will continue to provide updates as we move through the outbreak.
If you have any questions please contact John Iskander, IPAC Lead at ext. 4752
2025 Resident and Family Engagement Survey
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Family Council
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2025
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Family Council Agenda October 15 2025.pdf (123 KB) (pdf)
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Family Council Agenda September 2025.pdf (128 KB) (pdf)
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Family Council Agenda June 18 2025.pdf (132 KB) (pdf)
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Family Council TERMS OF REFERENCE Final Copy April 2025.pdf (157 KB) (pdf)
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Family Council Agenda April 16 2025.pdf (44.3 KB) (pdf)
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Family Council Agenda March 19 2025.pdf (184 KB) (pdf)
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Family Council Agenda February 19_ 2025.pdf (186 KB) (pdf)
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Family Council Agenda January 15_ 2025.pdf (124 KB) (pdf)
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2024
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2023
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December 2023- Family Council Agenda and Minutes.pdf (1.6 MB) (pdf)
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2023 11 15 FC Agenda (248 KB) (pdf)
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October 2023- Family Council Meeting Agenda and Minutes.pdf (3.4 MB) (pdf)
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September 2023- Family Council Agenda and Minutes.pdf (10.9 MB) (pdf)
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June 2023- Family Council Meeting Agenda and Minutes.pdf (2.11 MB) (pdf)
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May 2023- Family Council Agenda and Minutes.pdf (2.24 MB) (pdf)
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April 2023- Family Council Agenda and Minutes.pdf (2.68 MB) (pdf)
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March 2023- Family Council Agenda and Minutes.pdf (1.3 MB) (pdf)
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February 2023- Family Council Agenda and Minutes.pdf (3.59 MB) (pdf)
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January 2023- Family Council Minutes.pdf (2.16 MB) (pdf)
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Upcoming Family Events
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January 02 2026
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December 14 2025
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December 16 2025
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December 18 2025
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December 19 2025
Key Staff Contacts
Menus and Activities Monthly Calendar
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Dietary Menus
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November 2025 Birch Activity Calendar.pdf (38.3 KB) (pdf)
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November 2025 Cedar Activity Calendar.pdf (33.6 KB) (pdf)
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November 2025 Maple Activity Calendar.pdf (31.5 KB) (pdf)
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November 2025 Oak Activity Calendar.pdf (33.2 KB) (pdf)
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November 2025 Spruce Activity Calendar.pdf (31.4 KB) (pdf)
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Maple December Calendar 2025.pdf (41.1 KB) (pdf)
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Birch Calendar December 2025.pdf (42.2 KB) (pdf)
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Oak December Calendar 2025.pdf (45.1 KB) (pdf)
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Cedar December Calendar 2025.pdf (44.2 KB) (pdf)
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Spruce December Calendarn2025.pdf (41 KB) (pdf)
Essential Caregiver Request Form & Information Package
Helpful Documents
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Resident Admission Handbook (16.2 MB) (pdf)
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Long-Term Care Action Line (18.3 KB) (pdf)
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Now What? Managing the Emotional Journey of Long-Term Care (137 KB) (pdf)
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Resources for Patients Family Members and Caregivers.png (411 KB) (png)
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9 Helpful Resources for Caregivers from CCSMH (2.85 MB) (pdf)
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Fact Sheet from Public Health related to RSV and Vaccination- 2024 (149 KB) (pdf)
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Family Councils of Ontario LTC Navigation Guide (5.28 MB) (pdf)
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Visiting Tips for Persons of Importance (112 KB) (pdf)
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Stepping In- What you May need to know- Helpful tool for SDM-POA (229 KB) (pdf)
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Risk factors for dementia — 2024 update - Lancet Study.jpg (514 KB) (jpg)
Infection Control Resources
Continuous Quality Improvement
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2022-2025-The Pines Strategic Plan.docx (2.4 MB) (docx)
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Home Specific Outbreak Plan 2025.pdf (326 KB) (pdf)
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The Pines- CQI and QIP Report 2024-2025 (2.65 MB) (pdf)
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The Pines Equity Diversity Inclusion Cultural Competency Plan 2025 (249 KB) (pdf)
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2024 Resident and Family Engagement Survey Results (355 KB) (pdf)
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Engagement Survey Action Plan 2024 (164 KB) (pdf)
Who's Listening
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