Alberta Health Reform: Small Step, Limited Impact
Alberta's new health legislation allows private payment but maintains central control. Will this reduce wait times or just create more bureaucracy? Read our analysis.
Alberta's new health legislation allows private payment but maintains central control. Will this reduce wait times or just create more bureaucracy? Read our analysis.
A Halifax life sciences company announces groundbreaking cancer treatment study results. Learn about this medical breakthrough and its potential impact on cancer care in Canada.
Northern Ontario's inaugural private mental health walk-in clinic has launched in Sudbury, offering immediate support services. Discover how this healthcare innovation addresses critical gaps in mental health care access.
Labrador faces a tuberculosis outbreak weeks after Inuit groups warned about health funding cuts. Learn about the crisis and its impact on Indigenous communities.
Toronto Police seek a blue Volkswagen Passat driver after a child was offered a ride in Weston. Separate charges laid in Mississauga child luring, Hamilton sex assault, and hate-motivated attack.
Hamilton police have laid charges against two men following what authorities describe as a vicious assault against a transgender person. Learn about the case details and community response.
A new report shows Alberta's health care spending is growing faster than the economy, reaching $9,597 per person in 2025. Discover the key factors driving this increase.
Two women with Parkinson's disease, 31 years apart in age, become roommates and find liberation in sharing their condition. Discover their inspiring Hamilton story.
A Hamilton man faces sexual assault and choking charges for a 2015 incident in Calgary. The victim came forward in 2025, leading to charges. Calgary police encourage survivors to report.
HSAA members in Alberta approve four-year collective agreement with 12% wage hike, ending 20-month contract dispute. Paramedics, therapists get additional increases.
Hamilton police are investigating an alleged hate-motivated assault against a transgender person in Hess Village. Two suspects remain at large following the October 25 incident.
Ontario prosecutors challenge judge's decision to stay murder charges against Hamilton man due to Maplehurst inmate abuse. Legal battle continues in controversial correctional complex case.
A Hamilton man faces murder charges after a woman's body was discovered in a burning vehicle in Delta. Police continue investigation into the tragic incident.
A Hamilton man faces charges after Niagara OPP found him driving unlicensed with three children unsecured in the back seat in Welland. Read the full details.
A Hamilton man faces criminal charges after allegedly stealing a wallet and using the credit cards. The incident follows a W5 investigation into similar activities.
Hamilton police confirm drunk driving and excessive speed caused fatal August collision on Upper Centennial Parkway. Learn the investigation details and community impact.
Bryan Hayward faces additional charges following W5 investigation into alleged criminal activities. Hamilton police continue their probe into the case.
John Duncan, 63, faces charges for historical sexual offences spanning 30 years in Hamilton. Police believe there may be more victims and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
John Duncan, 63, faces charges for alleged sexual offences dating back three decades. Hamilton police continue investigating historical cases.
As Alberta's health-care spending hits 39% of the provincial budget, the UCP proposes private service options. Could this blended model solve the system's crisis?
Alberta's UCP government introduces fundamental health care legislation allowing private-public shifts, changing payment structures, and requiring health card reapplication.
Members of the Paris Port Dover Pipe Band performed alongside music legend Sir Paul McCartney during his Hamilton concert on November 21, 2025. Read about this unforgettable musical collaboration.
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.
The Intercounty Baseball League transforms into Canadian Baseball League, marking a significant evolution for professional baseball across Canada. Discover what this means for teams and fans.
Federal government announces $35 million investment for 30 oral health training programs to strengthen Canada's dental care workforce and improve access to care.
Ghussan Iqbal and his 2-year-old daughter Nousaybah vanished in Panama six months ago. Their Hamilton family remains without answers about their disappearance.
Ghussan Iqbal and his two children vanished in Panama on May 21. His son's body was found days later, but the search continues for the others. Family desperate for answers.
Paul McCartney performed at TD Coliseum in Hamilton, delivering Beatles classics for the arena's grand opening. Read about the historic concert experience.
Paul McCartney performed a marathon 36-song concert to officially reopen Hamilton's newly renovated TD Coliseum. The legendary musician delivered nearly three hours of Beatles and Wings classics.
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.