May 9, 2013
Minister Mario Sergio speaking at the Together We Care Convention
Minister Mario Sergio spoke at the Together We Care Convention April 8, 2013.
Partnership to create first data program aimed at supporting growth in Ontario’s retirement community sector
Partnership to create first data program aimed at supporting growth in Ontario’s retirement community sector View the press release in PDF form. April 9, 2013 – Oakville, ON – A partnership between the Ontario Retirement...
A “play with a purpose” program shows The Waverley Mansion to the world
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qf0k8sACrTU When recreation coordinator Sarah Urquhart came up with the idea of having residents of The Waverley Mansion dance and lip-synch to Call Me Maybe, the pop song by Carly Rae Jepsen, she had no...
Editorial highlights the role of the RHRA
The Toronto Star published a letter from The Honourable Linda Jeffrey, Minister Responsible for Seniors, in response to an earlier editorial about the RHRA and provincial retirement home regulations. Read it here.
Lest we forget
Oakville, Ontario — They’ve served for our country in the past. They serve for our country today. The men and women of Canada’s Armed Forces deserve our acknowledgement for the sacrifices they have made, and...
ORCA prepares the sector for the next phase of RHA regulations
Oakville, Ontario – The Ontario Retirement Communities Association, joined by the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority and College of Nurses of Ontario, is hosting a series of Road Shows throughout Ontario in November to support the...
Flu season is near: protect those most vulnerable
Oakville, Ontario – The arrival of Fall not only brings bright colours to neighbourhood trees, it also often heralds the arrival of the annual flu season. It’s important for everyone to do their part to...
Committed to enhancing fire safety
Oakville, Ontario – The Ontario Retirement Communities Association (ORCA) and its member homes consider fire safety, including the retrofitting of sprinklers in retirement homes, to be one of the most important priorities facing the sector...