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Pioneer Ridge Long Term Care Home in Thunder Bay, Ontario, and a staff member face criminal charges over an elderly residents death. The home is accused of criminal negligence and obstruction, while the staffer faces a negligence charge. The resident died after undocumented, unreported injuries. Police allege the home failed to protect residents and hindered their investigation. The home had previous issues flagged by inspectors, leading to compliance orders. Recent inspections found lapses in wound care and devices, resulting in new orders for audits and care plan updates. Police seek tips on incidents from March 2024 to March 2025. This incident underscores ongoing challenges in Ontarios long-term care system.

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