Dundas Manor resident is happy to stick to her knitting
WINCHESTER — Alice Roach has always been a knitter. Her hands just naturally know what to do when the needles and yarn are within her reach. And now she has a special place in her…
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First doses of Pfizer vaccine administered at Dundas Manor in Winchester
“It felt just like a mosquito bite” WINCHESTER — A special delivery at Dundas Manor has everyone smiling. Residents, staff, physicians, and essential caregivers received the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine Friday, with a total of 312…
So far, no further positive tests at Dundas Manor in Winchester
WINCHESTER — So far, follow-up testing of Dundas Manor residents and staff members has found no further evidence of the virus that causes COVID-19. Blanket testing of everyone at the Clarence Street nursing home took…
Additional test results imminent for Dundas Manor after staff member tests positive for COVID-19
WINCHESTER — Results of additional COVID-19 tests carried out at Dundas Manor are expected imminently after an individual staff member turned up positive late last week. The symptom-free employee at the Winchester-based nursing home —…
County Council puts finishing touches on $4-million contribution to Dundas Manor project
CORNWALL — Dundas Manor’s capital funding contribution from the upper-municipal government was finalized by the Council of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SDG) yesterday. The upper-tier municipality is putting $4-million toward the…
WDMH and Dundas Manor ask for donations of masks and other specified personal protective equipment
WINCHESTER — Winchester District Memorial Hospital and Dundas Manor are appealing to the public for donations of personal protective equipment (PPE) “to help ensure we have adequate supplies over the coming weeks.” Both community institutions…
Dundas Manor $32-million revamp and expansion gets provincial go-ahead, funding commitment
Above, Minister Fullerton, Dundas Manor resident Joan Dunlop and Dundas Manor Administrator Susan Poirier. Zandbergen photo, Nation Valley News WINCHESTER — Dundas Manor’s long-awaited overhaul and expansion is a ‘go.’ Shovels are expected to break…
Dundas Manor makes funding pitch to municipalities; $11-million to be raised locally
Nelson Zandbergen Nation Valley News DUNDAS COUNTY — The operators of Dundas County’s only nursing home believe they are only several weeks away from the provincial government’s OK — and expected two-thirds funding of $21-million…
Dundas Manor celebrates its volunteers
WINCHESTER — Muriel Milne doesn’t like to sit still. After running a successful fabric store for 20 years, she turned to volunteering as a way to give back to her community. She does it all…
Expect provincial OK for Dundas Manor overhaul in “one to two months,” says MPP McDonell
WINCHESTER — Dundas Manor remains on track for a $25-million rebuild and expansion, according to local MPP Jim McDonell who anticipates a positive announcement on the proposed project in one or two months. The Manor…
Dundas Manor strikes eager, optimistic tone despite being passed over for long-term care beds
“We are ready!” WINCHESTER — No pressure on local MPP Jim McDonell and the still-fresh Doug Ford government — but the Dundas Manor Board of Directors wants everyone to know just how ready they are…
Ursula Lamoureux welcomed as Dundas Manor’s new Director of Care
WINCHESTER — A chance meeting with two Dundas Manor staff members led to a new role for Ursula Lamoureux. She has recently joined the Dundas Manor team as the new Director of Care. “I met…
Specially trained PSW’s boost knowledge about dementia care at Dundas Manor
WINCHESTER — Many questions arise when caring for people with dementia,: What do they understand? What causes them to become upset? What makes life more enjoyable? Personal Support Workers (PSW) Jeannie Barkley and Heather Cronin…
Susan Poirier named Dundas Manor administrator
WINCHESTER — Susan Poirier will be Dundas Manor’s new Administrator as of January 1, 2018. Susan has been the Director of Care at Dundas Manor for the past 11 years and brings a wealth of…
Sunny smiles as bicycle built for three now rolling at Dundas Manor
Sunshine Club excursions planned WINCHESTER — Talk about inspiring joy and happiness. Dundas Manor’s new bicycle built for three is doing just that — all over town! Just ask Penny Barr. Her husband David is…
