A group of local developers is disappointed but not surprised. Last night Sarnia City Council turned down a request to reimburse over $48,000 in costs incurred by five businessmen behind the Sarnia General Hospital Health Campus proposal. One of them, Ken Poore, says it isn't really about the money. [audio mp3="http://blackburnnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ken-poore-1.mp3"][/audio] Sarnia council decided last month to put the sale and redevelopment of the former Mitton St. hospital on hold. Council is still awaiting a final legal ruling on ownership of the building and the responsibilities that go with ownership.
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