CanadaInside SickKids: As the Operating Room Sits Quiet, Staff Worry About Growing BacklogSavePrintAn empty operating theatre is seen in Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children on Nov. 30, 2022. The Canadian Press/Chris YoungThe Canadian Press12/14/2022|Updated: 12/14/20220:00X 1Three large television screens in the nerve centre of the operating room at Canada’s largest pediatric hospital display a list of its surgical spaces, showing which ones have children undergoing procedures at the moment.There are a lot of blank spots.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Canadian PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesMustangs to Hold Benefit Game for Hockey Players Who Died in Alberta Highway CrashFeb 08, 2026Ontario Liberals Announce Date to Select New Leader, Kicking Off RaceFeb 07, 2026Ottawa Gives Canada Post a $1.01-Billion Loan Amid Ongoing Financial StrugglesFeb 07, 2026Balmy in BC and Alberta as Jet Stream’s Dip South Brings Deep Freeze to OntarioFeb 07, 2026Related Topicschildren's hospitalsick kidspediatric