They were found abandoned in the facility. The conditions were described as “akin to a concentration camp.” Within two weeks, over thirty of them would be dead. The story of the Résidence Herron in Dorval, Quebec is a national shame — and a preview of the carnage still to come. COMMONS: Pandemic is currently focusing on how COVID-19 is affecting long-term care in Canada. Featured in this episode: Aaron Derfel (Montreal Gazette) To learn more: Public health, police find bodies, feces at Dorval seniors’ residence: sources in the Montreal Gazette by Aaron Derfel Records reveal chaos in the days before staff abandoned the Herron in the Montreal Gazette by Aaron Derfel Alleged neglect of seniors at residence in Dorval in CityNews Montreal by Alyssia Rubertucci   This show was brought to you by our patrons. Please consider becoming a monthly supporter.  This episode is sponsored by Wealthbar Additional music: “Clean Soul” by Kevin Macleod and “Seeker” by Kai Engel, adapted. “SUNBIRDS” by BOCrew (c) copyright 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: THEDEEPR / THECORNER / feat : FORENSIC /