A specially equipped van from the Old Brewery Mission provides critical healthcare, food, and housing support directly to Montreal's unhoused population, serving as a vital bridge to services.
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie is launching a weekend respiratory clinic to handle a surge in flu cases. Get details on hours and the regional health context.
British Columbia's publicly funded IVF program has exhausted its first-year budget, creating long waiting lists and uncertainty for patients. Learn about the funding shortfall and patient struggles.
Ontario's PC government allocates $125 million to private clinics for hip and knee replacements, aiming to cut wait times. Analysis argues for broader two-tier health care reform.
Severe flooding has forced the indefinite closure of the Manitoulin Central Family Health Team clinic in Mindemoya, disrupting essential healthcare services for island residents.
Millions of Canadians lack a family doctor as wait times hit 28.6 weeks. Fraser Institute analyst Mackenzie Moir argues for structural reform, pointing to better-performing universal systems abroad. Read more.
New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt states 2025 set the groundwork for health system improvements. The coming year, 2026, will be focused on delivering tangible results for residents.
South Huron families will see the return of before and after school childcare programs next year, a critical service for working parents. Learn about the reinstatement and its impact on the community.
Canadian Blood Services issues a critical call for donors in Calgary this holiday season. Your donation can save lives. Book an appointment today.
A Montreal pediatric palliative care home, Le Phare, creates festive moments for children and families during the holidays. Discover how compassion lights up the season.
The South Huron Medical Centre's weekend walk-in clinic in Exeter, Ont. will shut down on Dec. 29, 2025. This closure marks the end of accessible after-hours care in the region, raising concerns for residents.
New Brunswick has announced an increase to the income threshold for accessing government-funded home care services, allowing more seniors and individuals to qualify for support. Learn about the changes and who benefits.
Nova Scotia announces a new digital home care platform set for 2027, aiming to modernize and streamline access to vital healthcare services for residents.
Senate Democrats are reluctant to force another government shutdown in January, believing they've won the political messaging war on health care despite failing to extend ACA subsidies. Internal party divides persist as the midterms approach.
Dozens of East Coast musicians have come together to create a collaborative holiday single, the 902 Christmas Unity Project. Discover the story behind this festive musical collaboration.
Prince Edward Island announces a new community legal clinic to improve access to justice for residents. Learn about the initiative and its goals for 2025.
Rep. Jim McGovern detailed years of unfulfilled pledges by Donald Trump to replace the Affordable Care Act. The House passed a GOP bill without extending key subsidies.
Four House Republicans defy Speaker Mike Johnson, signing a Democratic petition to force a vote on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire this month. Will the Senate act?
The Windsor/Essex County Humane Society launches 'Helping Paws,' a free mobile veterinary clinic serving low-income households to prevent deadly parvovirus outbreaks. Read how this initiative brings critical care to doorsteps.
Saskatchewan's auditor finds infrequent and inadequate inspections of care homes, raising serious concerns about resident safety and oversight. Read the full report.
Families in the Greater Toronto Area are scrambling to secure before and after school care as more professionals return to the office, creating a critical shortage. Learn about the impacts and challenges.
Final arguments are being heard in a Montreal court challenge against Quebec's law requiring protesters to stay 50 metres from abortion clinics. The case tests the balance between access and protest rights.
Analysis reveals U.S. health care costs have surged 155% as a share of GDP since 1970. Columnist Star Parker argues for free-market solutions like Health Savings Accounts to cure a 'sick' system.
Advocates warn Ottawa's strained child-care system cannot meet the surge in demand if federal public servants are mandated back to the office full-time, with waitlists already in the thousands.
The City of Ottawa has extended its child-care funding agreement, yet families continue to wait for affordable $10-a-day spots and more spaces. Learn about the ongoing challenges and what it means for parents.
Columnist Randall Denley argues Auditor General Shelley Spence's 2025 report gives an unfairly negative view, ignoring real improvements like connecting 700,000 Ontarians to primary care.
A Toronto dentist faces serious charges after allegedly sexually assaulting two patients at his North York clinic. Police are urging potential victims to come forward.
Family-medicine directors across Quebec say they won't enforce major provisions of Bill 2, warning it will overwhelm clinics. Learn about the growing resistance.
A major review of B.C.'s health authorities will eliminate over 1,100 positions and redirect $60 million to front-line services. Learn how this restructuring aims to improve patient care.
Manitoba's official opposition calls for a mandatory standard of care for children with type-1 diabetes in schools. Parents in Winnipeg are advocating for provincial support for younger students.