Durham Regional Police have launched an investigation after mounting allegations against members of the White Cliffe Terrace Retirement Home Residence in Courtice.
According to a press statement released on Monday, an investigation began on Friday after allegations that staff members removed door handles to some residential units.
"The DRPS Criminal Investigations Bureau at East Division is looking into the matter and we will be reaching out to our community partners and oversight bodies to properly address these concerns," the statement says.
Additionally, complaints have also been received of threats being made against staff at the retirement home.
President and CEO of Diversicare Canada David Bird called the allegations against staff deeply disturbing, telling Global News: "As soon as we became aware of the incident, all residents’ door handles were immediately reinstalled. The general manager was immediately placed on leave as soon as we learned of the incident.... We are thankful no residents were harmed due to these actions and I am thankful that this serious incident was brought to our attention."
"As part of our investigation, we are trying to establish how long the doors were without handles. There is absolutely no excuse to remove door handles – ever. We never lock-in or prevent the free movement of our residents."
Anyone with information or video of the incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Hilliard of the East Division Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1657.
Join and support independent free thinkers!
We’re independent and can’t be cancelled. The establishment media is increasingly dedicated to divisive cancel culture, corporate wokeism, and political correctness, all while covering up corruption from the corridors of power. The need for fact-based journalism and thoughtful analysis has never been greater. When you support The Post Millennial, you support freedom of the press at a time when it's under direct attack. Join the ranks of independent, free thinkers by supporting us today for as little as $1.
Remind me next month
To find out what personal data we collect and how we use it, please visit our Privacy Policy
