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CTV News
a day ago
- Health
- CTV News
Homicide team takes over ‘suspicious' death investigation at B.C. care home
B.C.'s homicide squad has taken over the investigation into a 'suspicious' death at a government-funded Christian care home in the Fraser Valley. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team said the Menno Home resident's cause of death has not been determined as of Tuesday, nearly three weeks after the fact. While authorities still consider the circumstances suspicious, they have not categorized the case as a homicide, despite IHIT's involvement. 'IHIT's mandate includes taking deaths of suspicious circumstances and at this time we are working closely with the B.C. Coroners Service to determine the cause,' Cpl. Sukhi Dhesi told CTV News, in an email. Two residents were transferred from Menno Home to Abbotsford Regional Hospital on July 6 after both experienced medical emergencies. Police have not shared any further details on the nature of those emergencies, except that the circumstances raised suspicions. One of the patients died days later, on July 10. IHIT said it is working with the Abbotsford Police Department to 'understand the circumstances' that led to both patients' hospitalizations. Menno Home CEO Sujata Connors addressed families in a video statement Tuesday, offering assurances that their loved ones living at the facility are not in danger. 'The safety of every resident on our campus is our highest priority,' Connors said. 'Abbotsford police have stated that there is no public safety concern for residents living at Menno Place.' The care home, which is operated by the Mennonite Benevolent Society, previously said that 'additional safety measures' had been implemented at the facility, but did not respond to a CTV News request for further details. The regional health authority has also launched a licensing investigation into what happened, with Menno Home's co-operation. Fraser Health funds 196 beds at the property. 'We have high expectations about the safety of individuals in the care of our contracted service providers,' a spokesperson told CTV News last week. According to the facility's website, Menno Home welcomes residents of 'all ethnic and faith backgrounds.' 'As a Christian campus of care, we welcome your prayers for all who live, work and serve at Menno Place,' Connors said.
CTV News
6 days ago
- Health
- CTV News
After ‘suspicious' death, B.C.-funded private care home boosts safety measures
Menno Home is a privately-operated Christian care facility in Abbotsford, B.C., that receives government funding. A privately-operated Christian care home in B.C.'s Fraser Valley has increased safety measures as police investigate the 'suspicious' death of a resident. Authorities said two people were transferred from Menno Home to Abbotsford Regional Hospital on July 6 after both experienced medical emergencies. One of them died days later, on July 10. Few other details have been shared with the public, but the Abbotsford Police Department said the medical emergencies 'raised concerns due to their suspicious nature.' 'Detectives are currently in the early stages of this complex case and are working closely with Menno Home and other relevant stakeholders to uncover the circumstances surrounding these medical events,' the department said Wednesday, in a news release. The Abbotsford care home, operated by the Mennonite Benevolent Society, has since posted a statement on its website providing assurances to residents' families. 'Upon becoming aware of the situation, we immediately implemented additional safety measures to keep your loved one safe,' wrote CEO Sujata Connors, on behalf of the facility's board and executive team. 'As a long-standing part of the Abbotsford community, we remain dedicated to maintaining the trust that families have placed in us for generations.' CTV News has reached out to Menno Home for more information on those safety measures. The region's health authority said it has launched a licensing investigation into the incident as well, with Menno Home's co-operation. Fraser Health's Community Care Facilities Licensing 'follows up on reportable incidents as per regulatory requirements,' a spokesperson said in an email. Fraser Health funds 196 beds at the care home. 'We share people's concern about this situation,' the spokesperson said. 'We have high expectations about the safety of individuals in the care of our contracted service providers.' Menno Home welcomes residents of 'all ethnic and faith backgrounds,' according to its website.
CBC
6 days ago
- Health
- CBC
Police investigate 'suspicious' death of care-home patient in Abbotsford, B.C.
Police say they are investigating the "suspicious" death of a patient who had been living in a care home in Abbotsford, B.C. The Abbotsford Police Department says the local hospital called police about two patients who had been transferred from Menno Home while experiencing "medical emergencies that raised concerns due to their suspicious nature." A statement from police says they were called on July 6 and one of the patients died on July 10. It says the Abbotsford major crime unit then took conduct of the investigation. Police say detectives are in the early stages of a "complex case" and they are working closely with Menno Home to "uncover the circumstances surrounding these medical events." They say the care home immediately implemented additional safeguards to protect its residents, but police would not release further details due to the "sensitive" nature of the ongoing investigation. The Menno Place website says Menno Home is one of two residential care homes on the grounds. It says the home is governed by the Mennonite Benevolent Society. The home receives its primary funding through the Fraser Health Authority, it says.
Vancouver Sun
24-07-2025
- Health
- Vancouver Sun
"Suspicious" injuries at Christian care home in Abbotsford result in fatality
Police are investigating after two residents at a Christian care home in Abbotsford were brought to hospital after experiencing suspicious medical injuries, leaving one of them dead. On Sunday, July 6, Abbotsford Regional Hospital alerted police after two patients who had been transferred from Menno Home, suffering medical emergencies that 'raised concerns due to their suspicious nature,' according to an RCMP release. One of them died four days later in hospital. Abbotsford Police's major crime unit has taken over the investigation, and the 'complex case' is in its early stages, said police. Detectives are working with Menno Home and others to uncover the circumstances surrounding the injuries. Menno Home has implemented additional safeguards to protect the well-being of its residents. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. No further details will be released, said police. Menno Home is part of the Menno Place complex, an 11-acre campus that is owned and operated by the Mennonite Benevolent Society, though admission to Menno Home is routed through the Fraser Health Authority, which comprises its primary funding.
CTV News
24-07-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Police investigate ‘suspicious' death of care home patient in Abbotsford, B.C.
Police tape is shown in Toronto, Tuesday, May 2, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy ABBOTSFORD — Police say they are investigating the 'suspicious' death of a patient who had been living in a care home in Abbotsford, B.C. The Abbotsford Police Department says the local hospital called police about two patients who had been transferred from Menno Home while experiencing 'medical emergencies that raised concerns due to their suspicious nature.' A statement from police says they were called on July 6 and one of the patients died on July 10. It says the Abbotsford major crime unit then took conduct of the investigation. Police say detectives are in the early stages of a 'complex case' and they are working closely with Menno Home to 'uncover the circumstances surrounding these medical events.' They say the care home immediately implemented additional safeguards to protect its residents, but police would not release further details due to the 'sensitive' nature of the ongoing investigation. The Menno Place website says Menno Home is one of two residential care homes on the grounds. It says the home is governed by the Mennonite Benevolent Society. The home receives its primary funding through the Fraser Health Authority, it says. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 23, 2025.
