Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, announced earlier this month, that the government is investing $175 million this year to address critical upgrades, repairs and maintenance in 129 hospitals across the province, including $50 million for COVID-19 related and other urgent projects.

As part of this investment, hospitals in Simcoe North are part of that stream and will receive the following: 

• Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital - $2,699,353 
• Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care - $355,585 
• Georgian Bay General Hospital - $1,799,888 

Through the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund (HIRF), this funding will help hospitals maintain their infrastructure and ensure a safe and comfortable environment for patients to receive care.