Wednesday April 1st, 2015 – 10am
Posted Apr 1, 2015 11:38:06 AM.
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10:00 – Centre in the Square
Bruce Gordon, Board Chair, Centre in the Square
We’re continuing the conversation today…as we heard from Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic and Councillor Paul Singh yesterday about the new direction for Centre in the Square. Back in August, the city asked staff to review the centre’s mandate after the facility posted a $1.5 Million dollar deficit. They came back with two options. Councillors voted in favour of the mandate which put more emphasis on community development, with the facility hosting a wide range of non-profit activities and maximizing its involvement in local arts and culture. The other option was to focus on more commercial acts with priority given to rentals and partnerships with commercial presenters. Bruce Gordon is the Chair of the Board and joins us now to discuss.
10:30 – Grand River Hospital lay-offs
Malcolm Maxwell, President and CEO Grand River Hospital
Grand River Hospital is preparing for their 2015/2016 budget. Malcolm Maxwell, GRH’s president and CEO says they faced an additional $7.5 million in staff and program costs and need to address the higher costs to sustain care. He says this includes costs for staffing, benefit costs and higher prices for supplies and drugs. 45 lay-off notices will be given, which includes nurses, registered practical nurses and clerical staff.
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