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Gwen Found: One centenarian's journey of adventure, achievement, and joyful longevity

April 05, 2024

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The Order-of-Canada-winning humanitarian, centenarian and explorer who made a global impact

April 05, 2024

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From Ontario’s Rugby Hall of Fame to a new life at Island View

December 29, 2023

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Bill Reid: A life of artistry and passion

September 22, 2023

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Vivian Klinck: An Artist's Journey to Kensington Court

Jun 08, 2023
Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan in the early 1940s, Vivian Klinck’s journey to becoming a respected artist wasn’t straightforward. Her relationship with her craft started from a young age and she graduated from Michigan State University with a minor in art ...
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After an exceptional, award-filled life and career Gary Gullickson is happy to relax with his wife at Aspira Hunter Village

Feb 24, 2023
Gary Gullickson has lived, and continues to live, a very full life. He is a doer, someone who is constantly busy it seems, and whose life is dotted with incredible awards.
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Ron Fox: How a career salesman became a retired “Duck Daddy” who stopped to smell – and tend to - the roses at Aspira Quinte Gardens

Sep 14, 2022
These days 85-year-old Ron Fox loves nothing more than gardening in the sun at his retirement home. I guess the popular Belleville community is called Aspira Quinte Gardens for a reason.
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Awarded for a kind heart

Sep 28, 2020
“I feel like I’ve just won the Oscar!” said Pat, winner of the 2020 BC Seniors Living Association’s L.E.A.P. Award.
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Silverthorn Care Community Nurse Recognized for Nursing Leadership

Sep 20, 2019
Learn how Orpha Macasa’s focus on quality, coupled with her incredible leadership skills, transformed the culture of care for her community.
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Executive Director’s passion for dementia care recognized by OLTCA

Sep 20, 2019
Janet leads the way in transformational leadership, for her team and for the sector.
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Granite Ridge PSW Honoured with OLTCA Leadership Award

Sep 20, 2019
Learn about the passion and commitment to excellence Isma brings to her role as a PSW every day.
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St. George RN recognized for Nursing Leadership

Sep 20, 2019
We’re proud to share the career journey of Ermias Abraham, RN, winner of the Nursing Leadership Award from the OLTCA!
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“That’s our priority – to help residents live fully every day.”

Feb 25, 2019
Read about the winner of the 2018 OLTCA award for Nursing Leadership.
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