Some cancer patients in northwestern Ontario will see a new charge if they need a ride to the Cancer Centrer while in Thunder Bay.The Canadian Cancer Society say any patient signing up to access its transportation service after October 1st will be billed a one-time 100-dollar registration fee.
Regional director Barbara Spencer cites rising costs and increased demand.
The fee does not apply to patients using public transportation or those who qualify for coverage under the Northern Health Travel Grant.
