THURSDAY MAY 5, 2022 HOSTING AN EVENT? POST IT. PROMOTE IT. DURHAMREGION.COM /EVENTS Every candidate running in the provincial election in Durham should work to understand the region's health-care challenges, says Regional Chair John Henry. Henry said massive growth in the area, with the population expected to double by 2051, means that health-care services must continue to grow. "When you double your population, you need to think about the infrastructure that is needed to meet that increase in population and that's health care, long-term care, there's a number of moving pieces that have to be addressed." CANDIDATES SHOULD PUSH FOR HEALTH CARE: REGIONAL CHAIR See 'I'M', page 5 REKA SZEKELY rszekely@durhamregion.com The ribbon-cutting ceremony to open Lakeridge Gardens in Ajax was held on Friday, March 25. From left are Lakeridge Health president and CEO Cynthia Davis, Whitby Mayor Don Mitchell, Pickering-Uxbridge MPP and provincial Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy, Durham Region Chair John Henry, Ajax Ward 2 regional councillor Sterling Lee and Sharon Cochran, chair of the board of trustees at Lakeridge Health. The long-term care home has 320 beds. Keith Gilligan/Metroland Family owned & operated since 1955 #1 VOTEDAPPLIANCE STORE INDURHAM! 2212 TaunTon Road, HampTon 905-263-8369 • 1-800-798-5502 • www.PaddysMarket.ca Pa ddy 's MarketThe Appliance Specialist See Sales Associate for details and a list of qualifying models APRIL 28-MAY 25, 2022 BUY MORE, SAVE MORE ON QUALIFYING KITCHEN APPLIANCES*