As one of the largest daycare providers in Northumberland County, the YMCA offers a unique perspective on the pressures operators face. As we heard last week, the transition to providing $10/day spaces has left many providers wondering if they can stay open.
Eunice Kirkpatrick, CEO of the YMCA Northumberland, gives a candid assessment of the situation from the frontlines. Operating 22 programs in the county, it is the largest non-profit supplier of daycare, as well as before and after school programs for kids. You will want to hear what she says in the first segment if you are a parent, grandparent, or caregiver.
Then, you will hear about the trials and tribulations of running a small hospital in rural Ontario. Campbellford Memorial Hospital CEO Jeff Hohenkerk (HO-en Kirk) will respond to a recent report released by the Rural Ontario Municipal Association detailing the immense challenges rural hospitals face.
