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Plus: Doug Ford expected to be in Owen Sound today; MP Ruff's security bill advances in the House of Commons
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The Ontario Health Coalition (OHC) is holding public hearings across the province to get the public’s input into recommendations for the future of our small, rural and northern community hospitals.
A hearing will be held in Chesley on Tuesday, June 18.
Read on to learn how to participate either by speaking at or attending the event, or submitting your input in writing.
Community Invited to Provide Input at Public Hearing in Chesley on Rural Hospitals
In response to more than 1,200 closures of emergency departments and other local hospital services over the last year, the Ontario Health Coalition (OHC) is holding public hearings across Ontario to develop recommendations for the future of our local hospitals, including small, rural and northern community hospitals.…
Full subscribers, there’s a lot more for you below, including…
A warning from Grey Bruce Public Health about a white/pink fentanyl powder after a series of non-fatal overdoses
South Bruce OPP shared an update after a fatal car accident involving a vehicle that entered Lake Huron
Doug Ford is coming to town today for a healthcare-related ribbon cutting, and protestors are expected at the event
Keep reading for these stories and more, plus lots of local events coming up this weekend!
~ Miranda
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