02-09-2019, 12:59 AM
Given the big fight to save St. Mary's 20 years ago, the last time the provincial government was on an amalgamation kick, I expect that it will be safe for a while yet. Both Grand River - KW and St. Mary's have been extensively renovated and they also specialize in different fields.
I was also told that in the post-1995 era, some local MPPs with clout in the governing party and with an eye on their own political careers were able to step in an protect St. Mary's. Just a rumour, but tantalizing none-the-less. And yes, if the provincial government so chose, they could close all of the regional hospitals (Grand River X 2, St. Mary's and Cambridge Memorial) and build a huge one at Highway 8 and the 401, just because.
I was also told that in the post-1995 era, some local MPPs with clout in the governing party and with an eye on their own political careers were able to step in an protect St. Mary's. Just a rumour, but tantalizing none-the-less. And yes, if the provincial government so chose, they could close all of the regional hospitals (Grand River X 2, St. Mary's and Cambridge Memorial) and build a huge one at Highway 8 and the 401, just because.