An article about the ugly suburban site chosen for an outpatient hospital facility on the outskirts of Halifax:
http://halifaxbloggers.ca/noticedinnovascotia/2017/05/why-do-they-hate-us/
The press release looked like this, ugly in its own way. You can always score points in rural NS (maybe all of the Maritimes or Atlantic Canada) by establishing an us vs. them narrative with the city:
Not every service needs to be offered in downtown Halifax,” said Premier McNeil. “We often hear Nova Scotians say traffic and parking are major concerns when travelling to the VG site of the QEII Health Sciences Centre. “
This news is important for patients travelling from rural areas and those who live off the Halifax peninsula, who will be able to go to appointments without having to worry about traffic or parking. It’s a huge part of how your Liberal government is meeting the needs of patients and making care easier to access in a convenient, less intimidating, community setting.
The site, clear-cut barren rocks next to big box stores:
(This area often has horrible traffic congestion too.)
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