Unironic Wealthy Place Post shoutout to all staff at Mississauga Trillium Hospital

In a move that raised eyebrows among its irony-seasoned readership, the Wealthy Place Post published what it insists is a completely earnest thank-you to the doctors, nurses, cleaners, technicians, and administrators at Mississauga’s Trillium Hospital.

“Without clever quips, without sideways digs—just gratitude,” read the editorial note, a line that seemed almost suspicious in its plainness. The Post, better known for lampooning suburban absurdities and the grand trivialities of daily life, devoted an entire column to commending hospital staff for their endurance during long shifts, their calm in moments of crisis, and their ability to keep the wheels turning in a system that often feels perilously close to the edge.

One longtime reader wrote in disbelief: “I kept waiting for the punchline. But there wasn’t one. Just thanks.”

Whether the paper returns to satire tomorrow or not, the staff at Trillium will likely take the rare unironic moment as it was meant: a standing ovation in print.

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G Papa Tango, 5 reasons nurses and doctors should stay in Ontario, 5 reasons they shouldn't.

5 reasons nurses and doctors might stay in Ontario

• Community roots – Families, friends, and professional networks are hard to replicate elsewhere.

• Diverse patient population – Daily work is rarely boring; exposure to wide-ranging conditions and cultures enriches practice.

• World-class hospitals – Teaching institutions like UHN, SickKids, Sunnybrook, and Trillium provide strong reputations and training grounds.

• Union protections and advocacy – Nursing and physician groups wield real influence, helping push for better conditions.

• Ontario lifestyle perks – Access to big-city arts and food scenes, cottage country escapes, and public health insurance stability.

5 reasons nurses and doctors might leave Ontario

• Burnout levels – Chronic staff shortages mean relentless overtime, often without relief.

• Compensation gaps – Other provinces (and the U.S.) sometimes offer higher pay or signing bonuses.

• Red tape – Layers of bureaucracy slow down innovation, frustrate clinicians, and sap energy.

• Housing affordability – Toronto and its surrounds are among the most expensive in Canada, making home ownership difficult.

• Work-life balance elsewhere – Smaller provinces or countries may promise lighter caseloads, shorter commutes, and more personal time.

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