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Local conditions, underscore problems in Ontarlo hos Pitals By MikeKowalidk A campaigni to alleviate con- cerna about Ontario's health care sytmshould not be miscon- studby Durham 'Region resi- dents, a local hospitàl officiai warns. Jim Armstrong, director cf the Hospital Council of Durham Region, says hospitals ini growing areas such as Durham cannot be put into the same category as those found in, other parts of th e province. Although ail hospitals are hav- ing to do "ýmore with less,» as Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) presi dent Dennis TImbrel observed last week ini announc- ing details cf a public awareness campaign, Armstrong says the situationh i Durhamn and other hi o-wth areas warrant spe- For instance, per capita ~oenent funding iDurha is 40 pery cent less than the provincial average and 60 Per cent less than Metro Toronto. "What's true for the province as a whole, is net true for certain areas,» said Armstrong. «Some hospitals have (budget) surpluses, but in high-growth areas like Durham, Peel and H.G. Roughley Limited Insurance York there are problems,' he said. "Ajax-Pickerng is closing beds and Whitby and Oshawa have deficits. SEE PAGE 30 H.G. Roughley Limited is p=asdtoanounce that Beth Paie a oined their staff of Insurance Professionals. Beth has over 20 years experience in both Personal and Commercial Lines of Insurance. H.G. Roughley Limited is celebrating their 5Oth Anniversary in business during 1995 serving the Durham Region with quality insurance products for business and personal requirements. I 1000 Slmcoe St. N. Oshawa 576-mno Elizabeth "Beth" Parise - Broker Toronto 686-5857 Whtby Fros Pms Wednosdi.Ayly 24, 1995,* Pq 9 Dr. David S. Bookmnan OPTOMETRIST O.D, B.Sc. is Pleased to announce the opening of his practice for the purpose Of EYE EXAMINATIONS at 376 Brook Street South, Downtown Whitby, Big V Plaiza. ,He is now accepting new patients. For appointmeflts please cal! 666-5280. BefoLevel locwation lfounae s daUTfVT, o yun 8hve99 a CERTIFICATE to VOTE but you expect tobe away or unable to vote on Election Day, you can take advantage of any Advance Pollinmypur Eectoral DiÛMdc. A Chance To Learni At.. one of Canada's leading independent sehools forgil.. in one of Whitby's oldest and most distinguished landmarks TRALGAR CASTLE SCHOOL A Day and Residential School for Girls Since 1874 Grades 7 to O. A. C. 401 Reynolds Street, Whitby, Ont.,LiN 3W9 ~L~II .A ... ... .1 .. .. .. ACCREDITED BY THE CANADIAN EDUCATiONAL STANDlARDS INSITUTE ® Ecins Ontarjos w(90) 686-2524 hatos iselm 2200Broc nRoaIBrck N rth laaPikein ,X Pickering Recetion Compelex, 186On VaflceyinFaor Rd, cerDingic In the Electoral District of 'DURHAM EST ®Elections Ontario (905) 986-5744r1806291 Mt.AnchesrCommunity Centre, 46RosetrR., otjPrr * Brking'cU initdCrch x, 1 7ass eyîsRd, rokl in krn Inh the Electoral District of DURHAM ESTR 0Elections Ontario (905) 665-069 -0 06291 Mnrhvete Community Centre, 150oBeatiSt. E, o hawa Bïoki Whitby MuniciplBlg, 75 RsslandRd. , Whkitby Be Sitseng8lican ud 8 p300. MndySt.o.Sahtuy Ballo ts cast at the Advance PoilIs will be countcd at the close of the Regular PoilIs on Election Day. I. If you have fiends or relatives who have diffculty meailing, please make them aware of the information ln this notice. PUBLISHEDON BEHALF 0F THE RETURNING OFFICERS FOR THE ABOVE ELECTORAL DISTRICTS BY Warren R. Baille, CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER A non-partisan Agency of the Legislative Assembly KEEPING YOU INFORMED AP3/36 have been, chosen- wherever possible for case of access. L-