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Oliver `hopeful' funds will come Continued from pg. 1 means the ministry is still looking at the project. and expand the aging Georgetown Hospital He said they don't yet have approval, but and to add a CT Scanner. The Town of Hal- he's "fairly confident it will come." ton Hills has agreed to provide "I'm hopeful we'll see some $2.6 million through a levy on funding from the ministry for taxpayers. this project," said Oliver. "In an effort to maintain a When asked if the project fair and transparent capital would go ahead without funding funding process, consideration from the ministry, Oliver said, for hospital capital funding by "until we know the outcome of the Government of Ontario is that I don't think anything can based on many factors, includbe gained by speculating." ing availability of funding and Oliver said the hospital is provincial-level assessment of hoping to go to tender for conneed (assessment and prioritistruction this spring with comJOHN zation of health capital needs pletion targeted for about a year OLIVER across the province.)," said Matlater. thews in the letter. "They're (the ministry) look"In light of the above, hospitals may wish ing at it, but time is running out for the to consider other options to manage current Sept. 7 deadline," said Bonnette referring to needs, such as pursuing a capital project as the fact once the writ is dropped (that day) an own funds request, or implement interim marking the official start of the provincial operational changes." election campaign, the government's term John Oliver, president and CEO of Hal- is over so it won't be handing out any more ton Healthcare, said the minister's response money. HCG Weight Loss Burn Fat Into Calories & Reset Your Metabolism 24/7 Support by our Health Care Professionals Customized Nutritional Package 25% OFF 1 Month Program OR 50% OFF 2 Month Program Expires August 30, 2011 3 Independent & Free Press, Tuesday, August 23, 2011 Lose up to 1 lb. per day Avita Integrative Health & Restoration Clinic 5A Conestoga Drive, Ste 300, Brampton 905-455-0488 www.avitaintegrativehealth.ca kelly@avitaintegrativehealth.ca WATER FILL STATION AUGUST SPECIAL GEORGETOWN STORE ONLY 348 Guelph Street $ ANY SIZE 1 Serving you in Halton Hills Meet your Member of Provincial Parliament, Ted Arnott. Thursday, August 25th 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 Georgetown Market Place 280 Guelph Street TED ARNOTT, MPP WELLINGTON-HALTON HILLS Come have your children be a part of our "Karate Geared to Kids" program! See what a difference karate can make in your child's life by building confidence, dexterity, perseverance, physical strength, self-esteem & discipline! 905-873-9489 348 Guelph St., #11 Georgetown, Ontario borelands.ca