Health | Jul 21
BRACEBRIDGE - A new challenge could be the way to keep fit this summer. The Bracebridge Sportsplex has launched the Ultimate Challenge as a way to encourage fitness through friendly competition.
Health | Jul 14
BRACEBRIDGE - How the District of Muskoka will fund an $8-million wellness centre in Bracebridge won’t be known until after the municipal election in October.
The project is proposed for a portion of district-owned land located adjacent to the $14.8-million senior’s affordable housing...
Health | Jul 08
Attention has turned to making the nursing home a desirable option for the frail elderly, instead of a dreaded “institution of last resort,” as the Canadian Health Care Association put it in a 2009 report on how to refocus long-term care.
Health | Jul 02
Part three of Metroland’s four-part series Situation Critical explores seniors’ concerns about the care they receive in long-term care homes, and a representative example of those who experience exemplary care.
Health | Jun 23
As front-line workers in the overburdened long-term care system, PSWs are the first to see its problems. Given the chaos they experience every day, they want better training standards and other professional improvements that the province, so far, is rejecting.
Health | Jun 23
BRACEBRIDGE — Muskoka Stretchers fitness class founder Bobby Douglas knows the benefits of an active lifestyle.
Before starting the group in Bracebridge in 1999, Douglas was diagnosed with osteoporosis, which weakens bone density.
“I had very severe osteoporosis and I was told...
Health | Jun 16
Ontario’s long-term care system is paralyzed, and failing its most vulnerable residents. More than 600 government-funded homes are supposed to provide high-quality, round-the-clock care to the frail elderly. But Metroland’s special report shows seniors stuck on record wait lists, entangled in...
Health | Jun 16
MacTIER - A boil water advisory was issued for MacTier on June 14, according to district officials.
The advisory comes after a sewage pump, being installed at the MacTier railway station, was connected to the water line rather than the sewage line, said Tony White, commissioner of...
Health | Jun 09
MUSKOKA - This year’s Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life was a huge success
Health | May 20
MUSKOKA — “This could go on forever.”
That was the reaction of Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare board member Evelyn Brown upon hearing the news that the hospital organization’s combined debt load could climb as high as $10 million by 2011.
Staff announced at a board meeting...
Health | May 19
SOUTH MUSKOKA - Organizers of last Friday’s Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer golf tournament, held at Muskoka Highlands golf links, surpassed their fundraising goal, bringing in $3,500 for area cancer patients.
“I’ve lost a few people to cancer, so I think this is a great cause...
Health | Apr 21
MUSKOKA — The 7th annual Muskoka Relay for Life is a chance to honour cancer survivors, remember loved ones and help find a cure for cancer.
Teams and volunteers are now registering for the all-night relay at the Bracebridge fairgrounds on June 4 and 5. The event runs from 7 p.m. to 7...
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