Title: St Paul's hospital to close
Post by: Gay Boy Roberto on April 13, 2015, 12:20:48 PM
Post by: Gay Boy Roberto on April 13, 2015, 12:20:48 PM
The announcement was made at a news conference at the Health Authority Monday morning.
The century-old facility in downtown Vancouver is badly in need of seismic upgrading and there has long been speculation it could be demolished and replaced.
The province has said it`s committed to revitalizing the hospital and Premier Christy Clark pledged half a billion dollars to improve it three years ago.
Critics have opposed moving the hospital to False Creek saying it will remove a vital health care resource from the city's West End.
Title: Re: St Paul's hospital to close
Post by: RW on April 14, 2015, 01:01:19 AM
Post by: RW on April 14, 2015, 01:01:19 AM
Title: Re: St Paul's hospital to close
Post by: Romero on April 14, 2015, 01:13:05 AM
Post by: Romero on April 14, 2015, 01:13:05 AM
But it would cost at least half a billion dollars. It's an earthquake disaster just waiting to happen.
Main and Terminal is a good location, provided that downtowners can get there fast enough. It's not a bad location for Downtown Eastside. Hopefully there will be some medical something in its place. At least a little something more than just more @#$%ing condos.
Title: Re: St Paul's hospital to close
Post by: Romero on April 14, 2015, 01:22:41 AM
Post by: Romero on April 14, 2015, 01:22:41 AM
Title: Re: St Paul's hospital to close
Post by: RW on April 14, 2015, 01:28:51 AM
Post by: RW on April 14, 2015, 01:28:51 AM
St. Paul's holds a special place in my heart as my kids were born there.
Title: Re: St Paul's hospital to close
Post by: Romero on April 14, 2015, 01:38:14 AM
Post by: Romero on April 14, 2015, 01:38:14 AM
Title: Re: St Paul's hospital to close
Post by: RW on April 14, 2015, 01:49:18 AM
Post by: RW on April 14, 2015, 01:49:18 AM