Kidney disease deaths surge 30% in Canada over decades
Deaths from chronic kidney disease have surged dramatically in Canada over the past three decades, prompting urgent calls for a national framework to address the growing health crisis.
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Kidney Disease Deaths Spike in Canada, Framework Urged
Chronic kidney disease deaths have surged 71% in Canada over three decades, prompting calls for a national framework. Learn about the crisis affecting 1 in 10 Canadians.
TB Outbreak Hits Labrador After Inuit Funding Loss
Labrador faces a tuberculosis outbreak weeks after Inuit groups warned about health funding cuts. Learn about the crisis and its impact on Indigenous communities.
Regina seniors face 96% rent hikes as subsidies end
Regina seniors face rent increases up to 96% in 2026 as housing subsidies expire. Seniors on fixed incomes demand rent control while government rejects legislation.
Study: 1 in 6 Canadian Seniors Struggle Post-Surgery
A new Canadian study reveals one in six seniors develops a new disability after major surgery, with many regretting the procedure. Learn about the risks and recovery challenges.
Canadian Seniors Struggle with Surgery Recovery
A new study reveals troubling numbers of Canadian seniors face difficult recoveries after surgery. Learn about the risks and patient experiences.
Alberta health spending $9,597 per person in 2025
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.
Lawsuit: Social Media Hid Teen Mental Health Research
Major school districts and attorneys general sue Meta, TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat, alleging they concealed research showing harm to youth mental health. Learn the details.
Study: Many Canadian seniors struggle after surgery
New research reveals alarming post-operative recovery challenges for Canadian seniors. Learn about the risks and what families need to know about surgical outcomes for elderly patients.
Sunshine Coast long-term care wait times crisis
Sunshine Coast families demand provincial action as seniors face dangerously long wait times for long-term care beds. Learn about the growing healthcare crisis.
Health Canada's drug crisis response lacks urgency: advocate
Jeremy Kalicum, co-founder of DULF, expresses shock at Health Canada's slow response to the overdose crisis. Read about the fight for a safe drug supply in Vancouver.
Quebec senior care crisis worsens as needs skyrocket
Quebec faces a growing senior care crisis with support needs set to surge dramatically. Learn about the current challenges and what's needed to address this urgent situation.
Seniors' English Theatre Group Thrives in Deux-Montagnes
Discover how the Forever Young Theatre in Deux-Montagnes brings English-speaking seniors together through performing arts. Join the laughter and creativity today!
Alberta UCP enacts major health care system reforms
Alberta's UCP government introduces fundamental health care legislation allowing private-public shifts, changing payment structures, and requiring health card reapplication.
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.
Timmins opens peer-led mutual aid health site
Timmins' DIY Community Health mutual aid center officially opens, offering peer-led support and crisis outreach through volunteers and donations. Learn how this initiative helps the community.
Winnipeg senior rediscovers love of painting at 80
Chris Greaves, an 80-year-old Winnipeg resident, has revived his childhood hobby of painting with remarkable enthusiasm. Discover his inspiring artistic journey.
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.
Dye & Durham faces default over delayed financial filings
Dye & Durham Ltd. has less than a month to file its audited Q1 financial statements or face default under its senior credit agreement. Learn about the company's ongoing turmoil.
15-month hospital wait for nursing home bed in N.B.
Harold 'Malcolm' Jones has been living at Saint John Regional Hospital since summer 2024 awaiting a nursing home placement. Discover the healthcare crisis affecting seniors across New Brunswick.
Disabled Sudbury senior homeless in broken tent
A 60-year-old disabled woman in Sudbury faces extreme hardship living in a collapsed tent after eviction. Her story highlights Ontario's growing housing crisis.
Son speaks out on dementia antipsychotic use
A Saskatoon man shares his father's experience with inappropriate antipsychotic medication in long-term care, highlighting a systemic issue affecting dementia patients across Canada.
Edmonton senior builds landmarks with matchsticks
An Edmonton-area senior is recreating international landmarks using matchsticks, with the Alberta legislature as his next ambitious project. Discover his incredible craftsmanship.
New Glasgow Long-Term Care Home Construction Starts
Nova Scotia begins construction on new long-term care facility in New Glasgow, addressing senior care needs in Pictou County. Project represents significant healthcare investment.
New Brunswick adds site to Nursing Homes Without Walls
New Brunswick expands innovative Nursing Homes Without Walls program with new site, providing essential care services to seniors in their own homes across the province.
Non-911 Crisis Response Serves 4,000 Ottawa Calls
Ottawa's innovative non-911 crisis response team successfully managed over 4,000 mental health calls in its inaugural year, providing specialized care and reducing police involvement.
New Program Pairs Seniors with Foster Pets in Ontario
The Upper Credit Humane Society initiates a groundbreaking program to connect local seniors with foster pets, promoting companionship and mutual well-being for both.
Weekly Canada News: Factory, Fatal Crash & Scam
This week's top Canadian stories include a new chocolate factory, fatal Grey County crash affecting teens, and a Waterloo senior avoiding a $6K skincare scam. Stay informed.
Senior injured in Longueuil home invasion robbery
A man in his 60s was injured during a violent home invasion and robbery in Longueuil, Quebec. Longueuil police are investigating the incident that left the victim with undisclosed injuries.
Senior dies after vehicle collision in Sault Ste. Marie
An 84-year-old senior has died after being hit by a vehicle in Sault Ste. Marie. Police continue to investigate the tragic incident that occurred on November 16, 2025.
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