B.C. Amends Mental Health Act to Protect Workers
B.C. government proposes amendments to the Mental Health Act to provide stronger legal protections for health workers delivering involuntary patient care. Learn about the changes.
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WECHU approves slight 2026 budget spending increase
Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has approved a modest spending increase for its 2026 budget. Learn how this affects local public health services in our community.
Alberta nurses strike ends with tentative deal
Alberta's 16,000 licensed practical nurses and health-care aides reach tentative agreement, ending strike that lasted less than an hour. Deal awaits ratification.
AUPE nursing care workers reach tentative deal
Nursing care workers with AUPE have reached a tentative agreement, ending their strike. The deal was announced on November 22, 2025. Read the latest details.
Alberta Health-Care Union Strike Locations Announced
Health-care workers across Alberta commence strike action as union reveals picket locations. Get the latest updates on the labor dispute affecting provincial health services.
Alberta health workers strike set for Saturday
Approximately 3,500 Alberta LPNs and health-care aides are set to strike Saturday, potentially delaying elective surgeries. Learn the key details and impacts.
Alberta's health reform sparks debate on fixing system
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith introduces hybrid healthcare model, sparking debate about reforming Canada's struggling system. Critics voice concerns while supporters point to Quebec's success with private clinics.
Alberta's Vaccination Rates Hit Record Low
Alberta's Covid and flu vaccination rates are the lowest in years. Experts blame poor communication and a $100 fee for the concerning decline in immunization.
Alberta Proposes Three-Tier Doctor Practice Model
Alberta's UCP government plans hybrid health care allowing doctors to work in public and private systems simultaneously. Learn how this could change Canadian medicine.
Alberta Premier distances from DynaLife lab testing debacle
Alberta Premier distances herself from $109M DynaLife lab testing crisis as union warns of potential job action. Capacity expansion plans announced amid ongoing negotiations.
AHS and AUPE resume talks, strike still possible
Critical negotiations resume between Alberta Health Services and AUPE as 58,000 healthcare workers consider strike action. Get the latest updates on the tense labor dispute.
Alberta Nursing Staff Struggle with Food Insecurity
New research reveals 8.3% of unionized nursing-care workers in Alberta used food banks in the past year as strike notice looms over failed negotiations with AHS.
Medicine Hat Radio Host Fights Brain Tumor, Needs Help
Longtime Medicine Hat broadcaster Kim Johnston faces debilitating health crisis as community rallies. Rural Albertans speak out about healthcare challenges. Support grows for local radio personality.
Alberta healthcare workers need more drug crisis support
New Parkland Institute report reveals Alberta's drug poisoning crisis severely impacts healthcare workers, with 69% reporting work changes and 50% facing emotional abuse. Frontline staff need better support.
Alberta health-care workers strike set for Saturday
16,000 Alberta LPNs and health-care aides begin strike Saturday after failed negotiations. Critical services impacted as union demands fair wages and staffing. Follow for updates.
Alberta health-care workers serve strike notice
AUPE members in Alberta have served strike notice, potentially disrupting health services across the province. Learn about the implications and next steps.
Health Worker Flu Vaccination Rates Plummet in Ontario
As Ontario anticipates a severe flu season, vaccination rates among hospital and long-term care staff have sharply declined since the pandemic, raising serious patient safety concerns.
B.C. health workers reach tentative agreement for 67,500
67,500 B.C. health workers secure tentative labor agreement with wage increases and improved working conditions. Learn about the four-year deal's key provisions.
Vancouver health workers reach 4-year tentative deal
Health care workers in Vancouver have secured a tentative four-year agreement with employers, bringing stability to British Columbia's healthcare system. Learn about the breakthrough deal.
New Calgary Youth Mental Health Facility Opening 2027
Calgary's new CASA Mental Health facility will provide specialized care for 81 youth with complex mental health challenges, addressing growing needs in Alberta communities.
HSAA members voting on mediator agreement this week
Over 35,000 Alberta healthcare workers represented by HSAA are voting this week on a mediator-recommended agreement that could resolve ongoing labor negotiations.
Alberta unions launch worker agenda campaign against government
Alberta Federation of Labour launches comprehensive worker agenda campaign targeting provincial government policies. Union leaders demand protection for workers' rights amid government reforms.
Tuberculosis Outbreak in Edmonton Inner City
Alberta health officials declare a tuberculosis outbreak in Edmonton's inner city, with a dozen cases linked to the homeless population. Learn about the risks and response.
Discover Alberta's Vanishing Ghost Towns
Join photographer Andrew Penner on a journey through Alberta's abandoned places like Farrow and Rowley. Discover these historic sites before they disappear forever from the Canadian landscape.
Coaldale Labour Dispute Ends With Union Agreement
Town of Coaldale public sector workers end strike after ratifying new collective agreement on November 12, 2025. Two-dozen employees return to work following successful negotiations.
Deal at John McGivney Centre Prevents Service Disruption
A tentative agreement has been reached at Windsor's John McGivney Centre, preventing potential service disruptions for vulnerable clients. Details on the breakthrough.
Health Sciences Union, AHS Return to Bargaining Table
Health care workers' union and Alberta Health Services resume contract negotiations after October rallies. Latest updates on Edmonton health care bargaining.
Montreal STM service resumes after union halts strike
Montreal commuters breathe a sigh of relief as STM bus and métro service resumes after maintenance workers' union suspends strike. Full restoration is not immediate.
Trump's H-1B Visa Remarks Anger MAGA Base
Donald Trump faces conservative backlash after defending H-1B visa program, claiming America lacks sufficient talent. MAGA supporters call it a betrayal of America First principles.
STM strike ends, service resumes Wednesday
Montreal STM maintenance workers halt strike action, ensuring full public transit service restoration by Wednesday morning. Commuters can resume normal travel plans.
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