Manitoba Care Home Under Fire | Winnipeg News

Winnipieg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 10, 2026 · 1m

Manitoba’s government has slapped serious restrictions on Extendicare Heritage Lodge in Winnipeg after a damning inspection revealed safety failures—especially for seniors with complex needs. The province now mandates approval from the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority for every new resident, signaling a major intervention. Health Minister insists these steps are necessary and not taken lightly, targeting how incidents are reported and handled. Families echo concerns: understaffing, poor cleanliness, and agonizing waits for basic care—though they defend the staff as overworked. Extendicare…