Its hospitals strained by nearly two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ontario could take years to whip waiting lists for surgeries and other services that have grown since the virus struck. London hospitals have performed thousands fewer procedures than they normally would. Reporters Jennifer Bieman, Jonathan Juha and Norman De Bono examine the local fallout in five key areas. Read More
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