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.
Alberta's UCP government introduces fundamental health care legislation allowing private-public shifts, changing payment structures, and requiring health card reapplication.
Vancouver introduces temporary bylaws for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, limiting street vendors and performers while allowing more noise. Fines of up to $1,000 will be enforced.
Federal government announces $35 million investment for 30 oral health training programs to strengthen Canada's dental care workforce and improve access to care.
Family members express growing anxiety as the strike at a GTA care home persists, raising concerns about resident care and facility operations during labor disputes.
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.
Montreal's Centre médical pour enfants LaSalle will close due to Quebec healthcare compensation changes, affecting pediatric services. Learn about the impacts.
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 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.
Calgary Downtown Association's innovative Ladybug clean team is working to revitalize downtown alleys, making them safer and more welcoming for everyone.
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.
Fraser Institute analysts argue reducing federal health transfers would force provinces to innovate and improve Canada's costly, underperforming healthcare system.
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Medical specialists in Montreal express grave concerns that the privatization of Canada's health care could lead to increased patient mortality rates. Learn more about the risks.
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.
The GMF Hudson Medical Centre warns that Quebec's Bill 2 could force its closure, threatening local healthcare access. Learn about the potential community impact.
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.
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.
AUPE members in Alberta have served strike notice, potentially disrupting health services across the province. Learn about the implications and next steps.
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.
A LaSalle pediatric clinic is closing due to Quebec's Bill 2, leaving 5,000 young patients without care. Doctors warn the new compensation model makes pediatric practices financially impossible.
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.'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.
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.
Sara Michaels shares how Quebec's Bill 2 is demoralizing dedicated physicians like her father, threatening the human connection at the heart of medicine. Read her powerful personal account.
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 expands innovative Nursing Homes Without Walls program with new site, providing essential care services to seniors in their own homes across the province.
Two members leave Regina's Downtown Street Team as oversight shifts from RDBID to new city-chosen organization, creating community concerns about service continuity.
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.
Nova Scotia government expands child-care access with new spaces in Inverness and Canso. Learn how this initiative supports families and early childhood development.
Essex County families gain dedicated pediatric respiratory care as Windsor's ESHC launches specialized clinic for the 2025 flu season. Learn about services and timing.