Since 2003, Vimy Ridge Day has been observed on April 9 in Canada to honor and commemorate the Battle of Vimy Ridge, which took place during the First World War at Vimy Ridge, France, in 1917. The Canadian flag on Parliament Hill’s Peace Tower in Ottawa is required to be lowered to Half-mast by law.…
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It has been wonderful to welcome more of you in to our Care Homes, with the changes to visiting in long term care homes announced by the Ministry of Health a couple weeks ago. We appreciate your patience as we have implemented these changes. We have received additional information and clarification from the Ministry, and…
Thank you to our community for taking part in Broadmead Care’s Worth a Shot 50/50 Lottery this past month! Your participation has ensured that important equipment can be purchased for our Care Homes. Items such as soft call bells, fall mats and universal slings are used every day to help improve the lives of the…
Today we have an update about visitation at our Care Homes, further to Dr. Bonnie Henry’s announcement last week. What you need to know Effective Friday, March 18, we are able to welcome back all vaccinated visitors to our Care Homes. For some visitors, the process will be different than you previously experienced. It’s a…
I am writing further to the COVID-19 update today by Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Minister Adrian Dix. What you need to know I am delighted to let you know that visitation for long term care homes will be opened to all visitors, effective March 18, 2022. We are working on plans for…
On Monday, March 7, 2022, the passenger elevators at Veterans Memorial Lodge will be shut down from 7:00 — 9:00 pm for maintenance. Thank you for your patience as our elevators undergo a facelift and modernization.
We are writing to you today with the happy news that the outbreaks at Veterans Memorial Lodge (Lodge B2) and Rest Haven Lodge (second floor) have now officially been declared over by Island Health. We appreciate all the ways you have supported us during these past few weeks. We are thankful for the resilience of…
We are pleased to announce that Broadmead Care’s Worth a Shot 50/50 is once again running now through March 20, 2022! Click the button below to purchase tickets online, easier than ever! Your tickets will be emailed to you instantly. Broadmead Care’s Worth a Shot Lottery raises funds to support vital equipment needs at Broadmead…
Lois is back! On February 14, she brought 225 Valentine’s Day Cards and heart-shaped home-baked cookies to Veterans Memorial Lodge – made by herself with love! Lois is a student at St. Margaret’s School in Saanich. She organized students in grades 4 through 8 to create Valentine’s Day cards for the people who live at…
Are you interested in starting a conversation with your financial advisor about leaving a gift in your Will to help protect the future for Canada’s veterans, seniors, and adults with disabilities? Not sure how to start? We have a tool that can help! In case you missed the announcement, Broadmead Care has partnered with Will…
Since the last week of February 2020, Broadmead Care has worked swiftly and diligently to implement measures to protect the people who live and work with us, under the direction of the Ministry of Health, Provincial Health Officer, and Island Health. The health and wellbeing of your loved one has always been at the centre…
What you need to know The outbreaks declared on January 15, 2022, for lodges A2 and B3 at Veterans Memorial Lodge are now over. Thank you for your support as we worked diligently to keep everyone as safe as possible on these two lodges. Island Health declared an outbreak at Veterans Memorial Lodge on February…
