Political Appointees Risk Canada's Health Care System
Experienced health leaders are being replaced by political appointees across Canada, risking universal healthcare. Learn how this shift from expertise to ideology puts patient care in jeopardy.
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Alberta announces dual-practice model for surgeons
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith unveils a Dual Practice Surgery Model to reduce wait times for elective surgeries, allowing surgeons to work in both public and private systems while committing to public service.
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.
Pictou Nursing Home Workers Vote for Strike Action
Long-term care workers at a Pictou, Nova Scotia nursing home have voted to authorize strike action. Learn about the implications for senior care in the region and what happens next.
Free End-of-Life Workshop in Sudbury November 25
Maison McCulloch Hospice hosts free end-of-life planning workshop in Sudbury on November 25, 2025. Learn advance care planning from palliative care coaches.
B.C. Child Care: Most Expensive in Canada
B.C.'s child-care program now has Canada's highest fees despite NDP promises. Only 10% of spaces are $10/day while families pay up to $95 daily. Learn about the economic impact.
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.
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.
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.
Winnipeg Home Care Collapsing Under Neglect: Union
Winnipeg's home care system faces collapse due to years of neglect, nurses union reports. Critical services for vulnerable patients at risk. Learn about the crisis and its impact.
Alberta government reveals health-care support enhancements
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and ministers detail new health-care improvements. Watch the live announcement and learn about the province's healthcare support initiatives.
New Child-Care Spaces Coming to Inverness and Canso
Nova Scotia government expands child-care access with new spaces in Inverness and Canso. Learn how this initiative supports families and early childhood development.
Winnipeg Lawyers Review Elston Bostock Cases
Defence lawyers in Winnipeg are reviewing cases connected with Elston Bostock. Learn about this legal development and its implications for Manitoba's justice system.
Ontario launches bundled home care to relieve hospitals
Ontario introduces High-Intensity Bundled Home Care program to reduce hospital overcrowding by providing comprehensive medical services directly to patients' homes. Learn how this initiative aims to transform healthcare delivery.
Ottawa's 'Right-Sizing' Budget: Will It Actually Work?
Analysis of Canada's 2025 federal budget questions whether Ottawa's 'right-sizing' initiative will truly eliminate ineffective programs or repeat past inefficiencies. Read more about the fiscal plan.
Montreal restaurants hit with Google review extortion
Montreal restaurants face extortion attempts following fake Google reviews. Police investigate as local business owners speak out about the damaging scam targeting the hospitality industry.
Treatment team recommends more freedom for Calgary killer
Matthew de Grood, who killed 5 people at a Calgary house party in 2014, may receive increased freedoms following treatment team recommendation. Latest developments in mental health case.
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.
76 new child-care spaces for Middle Musquodoboit
Middle Musquodoboit welcomes 76 new licensed child-care spaces to address growing demand. The expansion promises enhanced early childhood education opportunities for Nova Scotia families.
Del Toro's Frankenstein: Identity-Obsessed Reimagining
Guillermo del Toro's Netflix adaptation of Frankenstein transforms Shelley's classic into a modern identity parable, drawing mixed reviews for its plot changes and thematic shifts.
Federal prisons ill-equipped for mental health: watchdog
Canada's prison watchdog reveals federal institutions lack proper long-term mental health care capabilities. Learn about the systemic gaps affecting inmate rehabilitation.
Ontario extends $19/day child-care program for one year
Ontario and federal government agree to extend $19/day child-care program for one year. Parents and providers welcome relief but say long-term solution needed for affordable child care in Canada.
OCDSB Education Director Pino Buffone Departs Immediately
Pino Buffone has departed as director of education at Ottawa's largest school board while under provincial supervision. Learn about the controversial elementary program review he spearheaded.
Ontario child-care fees to remain at $19/day in 2025
Ontario and federal government agree to one-year extension of $19/day average child-care fees. Deal ensures affordability for families through 2025.
Independent officer decides fate of Saskatoon cop fired
An independent officer will determine the future of a Saskatoon police officer terminated for maintaining friendship with gang associates. Learn about this crucial police accountability case.
Poilievre's leadership faces crucial test in Calgary
Pierre Poilievre confronts his leadership review in Calgary as Conservative delegates gather. Recent CPC leaders haven't survived election losses. Will Poilievre break the pattern?
Calgary Council Starts 2026 Budget Review
Calgary's newly elected council convenes for the first time to tackle the 2026 budget, setting priorities for residents. Learn about the key financial decisions ahead.
Why Canadians Keep Buying Naturium Body Wash
Discover why this transformative glycolic acid body wash from Naturium has become a staple in Canadian skincare routines, offering exfoliation and hydration in one powerful formula.
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