Two local hospitals are getting a much-needed cash infusion from the province.

With an announcement at Georgian Bay General Hospital Thursday, Simcoe North MPP Jill Dunlop unveiled the province will provide GBGH with a 2.8% funding increase for the current fiscal year as part of her government’s commitment to ending “hallway healthcare.”

“Every day, Georgian Bay General goes above and beyond to provide excellent care,” said Dunlop, who also expressed gratitude for those who have continued to work on the front-lines during the pandemic. […]