Hsopital Deal Reached

The Ontario Hospital Association has reached a tentative deal with hospital employees represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees.

The province-wide deal impacts workers at 54 hospitals, including those at Riverside Health Care Facilities' hospital in Rainy River.

The four-year agreement includes wage increases and the forming of a committee to examine the issue of sick leave.

Both parties have agreed to ratification no later than October 30.