New computer system for Ontario Works in Durham DURHAM -- A new computer system for Ontario Works is being installed and recipients may experience some service delays during the installation. The Ministry of Community and Social Services is putting in the new social assistance management system, which will manage clients’ case information and records more effi-
ciently, providing better support for clients. The new system will be installed in Durham Region from Nov. 6 to 10, with a scheduled ‘go-live’ date of Nov. 11. In addition, effective immediately, the online application for social assistance won’t be available until Nov. 11 (when the installation of SAMS is complete). Applications for Ontario Works can still be done over the phone or in person. Anyone wishing to apply for Ontario Works can call 905-428-8982 (or toll-free at 1-877-678-6333). Current clients will continue to receive their social assistance payments on time. For more information on the new computer system, visit www.mcss.gov.on.ca. Current Ontario Works client with questions about the new system can contact their caseworker.
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the devastating event. Earlier in the day, he met with the firefighters who were on the scene Monday, and said he credits the first responders and staff for getting the residents out safely. “Yes, there was a loss of property but no loss of life,” said Mr. Trudeau. Fairview resident Elmer Stewart was also thankful for the quick response. He said the only thing he lost was the meal he was sitting down to eat when the fire broke out. “They were really efficient about what to do,” he said. “They didn’t overlook anything.” FIRE from page 1 Fellow Fairview resident Viola Thompson “You’re surrounded by wonderful people was cleaning her glasses when all of a sudden the residents were being taken out of the here,” he told one of the seniors he met. Around 200 residents were forced to evac- building. “You’re in a daze,” she recalled. “You don’t uate when a massive fire broke out at the Whitby long-term care facility on Monday. know what you’re doing or what you can do Staff was able to get everyone out of the build- yourself.” The Rouge Valley Health ing safely, and residents are System Foundation has staying at various locations been doing everything it can until the new facility is comWATCH the video story to get important items to the pleted. Sixteen are currently @ durhamregion.com residents, many of whom at the Ajax-Pickering hoslost some of their most pital and another 11 are at prized possessions. Five currently staying at Rouge Valley Centenary in Scarborough. Regional Chairman Roger Anderson, the hospital have no family. “We’re trying to bring an element of norwho also visited the seniors at the hospital, assured the residents they will get into their malcy back to their lives,” said Mary Slavik, new home as soon as possible. A new Fair- director of planned giving at the hospital view Lodge, on the same site as the current foundation. Although it’s difficult to replace memorable lodge, is under construction, and should be items such as photographs and jewelry, staff ready for residents early in 2015. “It’s a means of a strong community, has been collecting board games, clothing, how everyone helps each other out,” Mr. personal hygiene items and more, thanks to Trudeau said of the hard work following generous donors including Shoppers Drug
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