Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Regional Cyclotron in Budget


Kenora MP Greg Rickford says the region's two NDP MP's may be about to put a kibosh on $4 million for a cyclotron for the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.

The Conservative MP says the money is included in the federal budget, but approval rests with the NDP.

"Are they prepared for to vote against probably one of the most significant medical advancements in medical research for Thunder Bay and northwestern Ontario in a long time?," asks Rickford.

Rickford says the money would be in jeopardy if an election is called.