Decision requires focus
When Chatham-Kent Council considers the future of emergency medical services next Monday, it will need to bring a heightened sense of focus to the...
Provincial probe a massive job
The provincial health ministry’s examination into the governance of the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance has the potential to not only resolve the issues of the...
Ending violence common theme
It was 20 years ago this month that Vince was a victim in a murder-suicide by her work supervisor who had been sexually harassing...
Leadership vacuum at CKHA
If front-line employees at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance acted in the same manner as its board and senior administration, heads would roll and possibly...
A textbook case
Years from now, the Wynne government’s “handling” of its new vision for energy use in Ontario may be taught as a case study on...
Answers, please
With the news that the Erie St. Clair Local Health Integration Network and former CEO Gary Switzer have gone their separate ways, comes the...
All smiles
It was a good week to be Randy Hope.
The often-embattled but always-elected mayor was finally cleared when the Ontario Provincial Police found no basis...
More questions
Last week’s media conference to place a medical stamp of approval on Colin Patey’s plan to close the Sydenham District Hospital emergency department raised...
Open or closed?
Is health care a subject for open debate or it is an issue for the privileged few?
That, as much as anything, is behind the...
Thanks for the kind words
One of the best things about being part of a local, small business is the sense of community we share with our readers and...
