Brantford urges province to prioritize new hospital [Video]

The City of Brantford is urging the province to earmark funds for a new hospital.

The city has launched a “New Hospital Now” campaign to ask Premier Doug Ford and the Ministry of Health to prioritize funding in the 2025 Ontario Budget for a new hospital in Brantford.

In a release, the city said the catchment area for the Brantford General Hospital has grown by nearly 11 per cent in five years.

Community members are encouraged to pick up a free “New Hospital Now” lawn signs to join the call.

Signs can be picked up at the following locations:

• Brantford City Hall, 58 Dalhousie St. Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 N Park St. Monday – Sunday from 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• Woodman Community Centre, 491 Grey St. Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• T.B. Costain Community Centre, 16 Morrell St. from Monday – Friday from 9:00 …