Local Personal Protective Equipment Supply Status

The declared outbreaks in two Regional long-term care homes this weekend has resulted in a greater need for Personal Protective Equipment (“PPE”), including masks, gloves, face shields and gowns. PPE supplies are increasingly difficult to acquire and as such, the Region has submitted a request to the Ministry for emergency supplies, particularly masks, in accordance with the process established by the Province. Read more...

COVID-19 Financial Support Programs: UPDATE

Welcome back Friends!  I do hope you and your people are staying safe and sane! This seems to be my motto for getting through my first-ever pandemic – safety and sanity. Once we know that we’re on solid ground with our health (safety) and our mental health (sanity), we need to check in with our financial safety and sanity. Read more...

Parents take a Mindful Self-Compassion Break

As wonderful and magical being a parent can be … dealing with a hungry, screaming newborn; or a biting two-and-a-half-year-old; or a barrage of four-letter words from your sixteen-year-old; or even an irritable, worried adult child is tough at the best of times. Read more...

Oakville’s businesses need quicker support to survive COVID-19

It's been a tough month for Oakville’s business community. They’re struggling to navigate the economic implications of COVID-19 and many are concerned about the future of their business. Read more...

First Oakville Long-Term Care Home declared Covid-19 Outbreak

On April 3, Dr. Meghani notified Regional Council that Public Health had declared an outbreak at Post Inn Village in Oakville after we were advised that an employee tested positive for COVID-19. On April 5, Dr. Meghani notified Regional Council that Public Health had declared an outbreak at Allendale Long-Term Care Home in Milton after an employee also tested positive for COVID-19. Read more...