During a recent visit to Bruce–Grey–Owen Sound, Mike Schreiner and municipal councillor Joel Loughead highlighted the urgent health care challenges facing rural Ontario. Their discussions with local health advocates revealed the dire impact of staffing shortages, exemplified by the closure of the Chesley Hospital ER. The Ontario Greens are advocating for increased provincial funding and a stronger workforce to ensure access to essential health services in these communities. Schreiner criticized the provincial government’s focus on urban projects while rural hospitals struggle to survive, emphasizing the need for local champions to address these pressing issues.
