Ontario Hospitals Warn of Service Cuts Amid $1B Deficit
The Ontario Hospital Association warns of 'difficult decisions' ahead, including program consolidations and closures, as a structural deficit grows. Read more on the funding crisis.
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Fatality Inquiry Ordered into Edmonton Man's Tragic ER Death
The Alberta government has ordered a judge-led public inquiry into the death of Prashant Sreekumar, 44, who died after an eight-hour wait in a Grey Nuns Hospital ER. The inquiry seeks answers and systemic change.
Alberta to give update on hospital capacity crush
Alberta's health officials and hospitals minister will provide a critical update on the province's overwhelmed healthcare system. Get the latest details on the capacity crisis.
Code Silver declared at three P.E.I. health sites
A Code Silver emergency was declared, placing three Prince Edward Island healthcare facilities into lockdown. Get the latest details on the incident and response.
Ontario Hospitals Seek Support in Pre-Budget Hearings
Hospital executives from Eastern Ontario request provincial backing to expand facilities and adopt new tech, citing severe overcapacity and a $1B funding gap. Read their urgent appeal.
AMA Urges Government Action on Alberta ER Crisis
The Alberta Medical Association issues a stark plea for government intervention to address critical pressures in the province's emergency departments and hospitals.
Alberta Flu Wave Peaks, Hospital Crisis Continues
Alberta's influenza A wave has peaked, but doctors declare a 'medical disaster' as hospitals remain overwhelmed. Edmonton physicians urge the province to declare a state of emergency.
St. Paul's Hospital staff warn of growing violence, weapons
Frontline staff at Saskatoon's St. Paul's Hospital describe an unsafe workplace plagued by violence and weapons, prompting calls for urgent action to protect healthcare workers.
Alberta Health Ministry Criticized for Inaction on Hospital Crisis
Edmonton doctors sound alarm over emergency room chaos, but the Ministry's response lacks concrete action. Plus, concerns over unplowed parking lots and infrastructure strain from density.
Landmark MAID lawsuit against Catholic hospital opens in B.C.
A constitutional challenge over a Catholic hospital's right to deny medical assistance in dying began in Vancouver. The case centres on a patient's forced transfer and could reshape healthcare access in Canada.
Lengthy Wait Times at Ottawa's Queensway Carleton Hospital
Patients at Ottawa's Queensway Carleton Hospital are facing extended wait times as of January 2026. Learn about the current situation and its impact on healthcare access in the region.
Timmins Hospital Auxiliary Donates $105K for Equipment
The Timmins and District Hospital Auxiliary has made a generous $105,000 donation to fund critical medical equipment. Learn how this impacts patient care in Northern Ontario.
Timmins Hospital Auxiliary donates record $1.5M
The Timmins and District Hospital Auxiliary celebrates a monumental $1.5 million donation, marking its largest-ever contribution to healthcare in Northern Ontario. Discover how this volunteer group is transforming local medical services.
Man Dies After Altercation with Saskatoon Hospital Security
A Saskatoon family has identified their loved one who died following an incident with security at Royal University Hospital. Police and coroner are investigating.
Saskatoon police, coroner probe fatal hospital clash
Saskatoon police and the coroner are investigating a deadly altercation involving security guards at Royal University Hospital. Get the latest details on this developing story.
Alberta ER Pilot Projects Not Reducing Wait Times: Doctors
Doctors at Edmonton's Royal Alexandra Hospital say UCP pilot projects have not cured emergency room overcrowding. Read the latest on Alberta's healthcare challenges.
Patient dies after altercation with hospital security in Saskatoon
Saskatoon police are investigating after a patient died following a physical altercation with Protective Services Officers at Royal University Hospital. The SHA has declared a critical incident.
Windsor ER wait times surge, tracking clock offline
Emergency department wait times in Windsor have surged, while the public online tracking clock remains offline. Get the latest on the local healthcare strain.
Ex-Hospital President Eyes Ontario Liberal Leadership
The former president of St. Mary's General Hospital is weighing a run for the leadership of the Ontario Liberal Party. Get the latest on this potential political move.
Alberta Doctors: Leadership Lacking in Hospital Overcrowding Crisis
Edmonton physicians are sounding the alarm on a critical lack of leadership as Alberta hospitals face severe overcrowding. Read about the crisis and the call for action.
Patient dies after clash with guards at Saskatoon hospital
A patient has died following an incident with security personnel at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon. The case is now under investigation by provincial authorities.
Busy flu season could lead to hospital wait times over 10 hours
A severe flu season is overwhelming hospitals, potentially causing emergency room waits exceeding 10 hours. The Ontario Medical Association warns of a concurrent family doctor shortage.
Quebec hospitals spend millions on enhanced security measures
Quebec hospitals are investing millions to bolster security, including metal detectors at Notre-Dame Hospital in Montreal. Learn about the new measures and the push for safer healthcare environments.
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.
Nurses in makeshift N.B. hospital unit face challenges
The New Brunswick Nurses Union reports staff are managing in a temporary unit at Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital amid ongoing construction. Read about the conditions and union concerns.
Windsor ER Wait Time Clock Offline After Launch
Windsor Regional Hospital's new online Emergency Department wait time clock is offline. Get the latest details on this tool intended to increase transparency for patients.
Alberta Medical Association calls for crisis declaration
The Alberta Medical Association details severe hospital over-capacity, labeling it a 'medical disaster' and calls on the provincial government to formally declare a healthcare crisis.
Leamington hospital slashes ER wait times with new funding
Erie Shores HealthCare in Leamington has dramatically reduced emergency room wait times using an innovative admission and discharge unit, now backed by $2.33M in permanent provincial funding. Discover how this model could transform Ontario healthcare.
$6.5M Therapeutic Pool for Glenrose Hospital by 2028
Alberta's government and the Glenrose Hospital Foundation are investing $6.5 million to build a new therapeutic pool at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, set to open in 2028 after the old pool's closure.
Art Pilot Project Reimagines HSC Children's Hospital Patient Rooms
A WinnipegArt pilot project unveils a pop-up replica of a renovated patient room at HSC Children's Hospital, aiming to enhance healing through art. See the transformation.
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