Laurentians Clinic Funded but Can't Find Staff
Residents of Wentworth North raised funds for a new health clinic, but the facility sits empty due to a critical staffing shortage. Discover the community's struggle and the broader healthcare crisis.
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Family Doctor's Prescription for Quebec's Ailing Health System
Montreal family physician Dr. Michael Kalin calls for a radical shift away from failed centralized reforms, urging support for local clinics and doctors to fix Quebec's healthcare crisis. Read his plan.
Quebec family leaves ER after 5-hour wait with sick child
A Montreal mother's ordeal reveals a broken healthcare system: a 5-hour ER wait, no family doctor, and a $250 private clinic bill. Quebecers deserve better. Read her story.
N.S. Family Doctor Shortage Deepens in Latest Health Data
New data from Nova Scotia Health shows an increase in residents without a family practice. Discover the latest numbers and what it means for healthcare access in the province.
New Doctors Ease Service Gaps in Watrous, Saskatchewan
Watrous residents see positive change as new physicians address emergency room closures that plagued the community. Read about the town's healthcare turnaround.
OMA Warns of Critical Family Doctor Shortage in Ontario
The Ontario Medical Association issues a stark warning about a growing family physician shortage, threatening access to primary care across the province. Learn the details and potential impacts.
Montreal Clinics Stay Open After Quebec Bill 2 Delay
Several Montreal-area medical clinics have postponed closure plans after Quebec delayed Bill 2 reforms. However, doctors warn the future remains uncertain as negotiations over payment models continue.
Lethbridge adds doctors but still faces physician shortage
Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge is recruiting more physicians, yet Alberta's healthcare system continues to grapple with a severe doctor shortage. Learn about the ongoing challenges.
Virtual Doctors Keep Saskatchewan Rural ERs Open
Saskatchewan is using virtual physician technology to maintain emergency services in rural communities facing critical doctor shortages. Learn how this controversial solution is working.
Lactose-Free Milk Shortage in Maritime Grocery Stores
Several grocery stores in Canada's Maritime provinces report a shortage of lactose-free milk as of January 2026. Learn about the impact and what it means for consumers with dietary needs.
Deaths in ER Waiting Rooms Highlight Canada's Healthcare Crisis
The deaths of Adam Burgoyne and Prashant Sreekumar after long ER waits reveal a systemic failure. A former healthcare worker argues administrators must return to patient care to save lives.
West Coast General Hospital ICU remains closed
The intensive care unit at Port Alberni's West Coast General Hospital is still closed as officials work to resolve a staffing issue. Learn about the impact on local healthcare.
Tens of thousands in Quebec lose power in freezing rain storm
A severe freezing rain storm has left tens of thousands of Quebecers without Hydro-Québec power, with the Laurentians hardest hit. Montreal is under weather warnings as treacherous conditions grip the province.
Overnight ER Closures at 2 B.C. Lower Mainland Hospitals
Mission Memorial and Ridge Meadows Hospitals announce temporary overnight ER closures and maternity diversions due to acute staffing shortages. Learn the details and impacts.
Mission Hospital ER Closing Overnight Dec. 29-Jan. 6
Mission Memorial Hospital's emergency department will operate reduced hours from Dec. 29 to Jan. 6 due to a physician shortage. Learn the details and where to seek urgent care.
Milk River ER forced to close temporarily due to staff shortage
The Milk River Emergency Room in southern Alberta is temporarily closed due to a critical staff shortage. It is scheduled to reopen Friday night after a new doctor was recruited for the community.
Maritime Farmers Short on Hay After Drought
Farmers across the Maritimes are grappling with critical shortages of hay and animal feed following a severe summer drought, threatening livestock health and farm viability.
Gatineau residents skeptical of new Quebec doctor deal
Despite a new provincial agreement with physicians, Gatineau families like Edward Blanco-Steger's, whose doctor is leaving, fear healthcare access won't improve. Read about the local concerns.
Rural Manitoba ERs Face Holiday Staffing Shortages
Doctors Manitoba warns of severe doctor shortages in rural emergency rooms during the holidays, urging residents to plan ahead. Learn which communities are affected.
Chronic pain patients face medication shortages in Canada
Canadians with chronic pain describe the daily struggle of navigating nationwide shortages of essential pain control medications. Learn about the personal impact and ongoing supply issues.
Fatal Crash Renews Calls for Safety on Quebec's Highway 50
A deadly crash on Highway 50 in the Laurentians intensifies pressure on Quebec to accelerate critical safety upgrades on the notorious route. Learn about the demands for change.
Salvation Army Christmas donations down nearly 50%
The Salvation Army's iconic Christmas kettle campaign in London, Ontario, has seen donations plummet by nearly half due to a critical shortage of volunteers. Learn how this impacts community services.
Surrey to Open Two Municipal Clinics for Doctor Shortage
Surrey, B.C., announces two new city-run health clinics opening in 2025 to address the critical family physician shortage. Mayor Brenda Locke leads the initiative to improve local healthcare access.
Nearly 200 Quebec Doctors Get Licences to Work in Ontario
A significant number of Quebec physicians are obtaining licences to practise in Ontario, highlighting interprovincial mobility challenges in Canada's healthcare system. Learn about the implications.
Quebec reports first measles case since April
Quebec health authorities report a new measles case in the Laurentians, the first since April, and warn of a potential outbreak. The infected person visited a pediatric clinic in St-Eustache.
Sask. NDP bill requires notification for rural ER doctor shortages
Saskatchewan's NDP introduces legislation mandating public alerts when rural emergency rooms lack physician coverage. Learn about the proposed bill and its implications for healthcare transparency.
Cochrane eyes Australian paramedics for staffing gaps
Northern Ontario's Cochrane district is turning to Australia to fill critical paramedic vacancies. The local service board has approved a plan to hire up to eight internationally trained professionals.
UBC study calls doctor shortage a 'myth', suggests boomer tax
A provocative UBC study disputes B.C.'s doctor shortage narrative and suggests taxing wealthy baby boomers to fund healthcare. Explore the findings and potential policy shifts.
Montreal maternity ward closing 3 months due to staff shortage
A Montreal-area hospital announces a three-month closure of its maternity ward starting December 2025 due to severe staffing shortages, impacting prenatal and delivery services.
Ontario falling short on healthcare: Auditor General
Ontario's Auditor General reveals critical failures in connecting patients with doctors, expanding medical education, and tackling overbilling. Key audits highlight systemic issues.
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