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 ArticlesQuebec Chemical Firm Hit With $1.4-Million Fine Over Substance Discharged in RiverJan 09, 2026MDA Space Signs Deal With US Missile Defense Agency for SHIELD ProgramJan 08, 2026Victims’ Families Mark Six-Year Anniversary of Flight PS752 Downing in IranJan 08, 2026Rogers Puts $50M to Address Excessive Screen Time Among Teens and TweensJan 08, 2026Related Topicschildren's hospitalsick kidspediatric