BC spousal cap reform leaves disabled facing barriers
BC's recent change to the spousal cap rule for disability support falls short of promised reform, leaving thousands of disabled individuals trapped in poverty and difficult relationships.
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Saskatchewan signs first nurse practitioner contracts
Saskatchewan takes historic step by signing first contracts with nurse practitioners to expand primary care access across the province. Learn how this initiative will transform healthcare delivery.
Family turned away from hotel over guide dog
An Ottawa family was refused service at a Saint-Jérôme Comfort Inn due to a service dog. The incident highlights ongoing accessibility challenges in Canada. Learn more about your rights.
Community protests ER closures at Mission Memorial Hospital
Community members gathered outside Mission Memorial Hospital to protest emergency room closures. Learn about the growing concerns over healthcare access in British Columbia.
Disability Rights Activist Alice Wong Dies at 51
Alice Wong, a pioneering disability rights activist and author, has passed away at age 51. Her legacy of advocacy and the Disability Visibility Project continues to inspire.
Quebec judge denies medical students' Bill 2 challenge
Superior Court rejects medical students' request to suspend parts of Quebec's new doctors' law, citing public's right to medical care over free speech concerns.
Quebec Bill 2 Healthcare Reform Faces Doctor Shortage
Quebec's Bill 2 aims to provide healthcare access but lacks investment in new doctors and staff. As physicians protest and burnout rates soar, 1.5 million Quebecers remain without family doctors.
Tsuut'ina Rejects G7 Scroll Over Water Issues
Tsuut'ina Nation refuses symbolic G7 gift, citing Canada's failure to resolve long-standing drinking water advisories on reserves. Read the full story.
Skating program helps Cape Breton students with disabilities
Lily's Dream skating initiative transforms lives for Cape Breton students living with disabilities. Discover how this innovative program promotes inclusion and physical activity.
Ontario Braces for Severe Flu Season: Health Alert
Health experts warn Ontario could face a challenging flu season. Learn about vaccine access concerns and preventive measures to protect your family this winter.
Calgary Mom Faces Flu Vaccine Access Challenges
A Calgary mother's difficulty accessing flu shots reflects broader concerns as experts warn of a severe flu season ahead. Learn about vaccination challenges in Alberta.
New Website Connects Canadians with Cancer Clinical Trials
A new online platform helps Canadian cancer patients discover available clinical trials. Learn how this resource could transform cancer care access across the country.
Outaouais doctors protest new Quebec health legislation
Medical professionals in the Outaouais region are raising concerns about provincial legislation they say will worsen healthcare access. Learn how this affects patients.
STM weekend strike threatens food bank access
Labour tribunal considers conditions for STM weekend strike as food bank director warns shutdown would endanger vulnerable Montrealers needing essential services.
Quebec Doctors Warn Bill 2 Threatens Children's Healthcare
Medical professionals across Quebec are sounding alarms that proposed legislation could severely restrict children's access to essential medical care and create dangerous bureaucratic barriers.
Nova Scotia's Digital Healthcare Transformation
Nova Scotia embraces digital healthcare solutions, breaking down barriers and bringing medical services directly to patients through innovative online platforms and virtual care tools.
Service Dog Transforms Life of Woman With Rare Condition
A West Island woman living with POTS finds freedom and independence through her life-changing service dog, Rowan. Discover how this remarkable partnership is rewriting the rules of living with invisible disabilities.
NB Hospital to Pay $5K for French Language Rights Violation
A New Brunswick hospital must compensate a patient $5,000 after staff failed to provide services in French, highlighting ongoing official language rights enforcement in Canada's only bilingual province.
New Brunswick unveils 5-year accessibility plan
New Brunswick launches comprehensive strategy to create barrier-free province by addressing physical, digital, and social accessibility challenges through multi-year action plan.
Rural Saskatchewan Faces Cybersecurity & Internet Challenges
Saskatchewan's rural municipalities confront dual challenges of cybersecurity vulnerabilities and inadequate internet connectivity during pivotal SARM midterm convention discussions.
Manitoba Approves Life-Saving Drug for Dying Boy
A Steinbach family celebrates as the Manitoba government approves coverage for a costly medication that could save their son's life after months of uncertainty and desperate appeals.
Quebec's Bill 2: A Blow to Aging Population
Quebec's newly proposed Bill 2 threatens to dismantle financial protections for the elderly, creating barriers to healthcare access and potentially devastating retirement plans across the province.
BC Libraries Struggle with Soaring eBook Demand
British Columbia libraries are facing a digital crisis as exploding demand for eBooks and digital materials outpaces available funding, creating growing wait times and access barriers for patrons across the province.
Halifax freshman leads university sports inclusion charge
A first-year student at Saint Mary's University is transforming athletic participation barriers into opportunities for inclusion, creating waves across Canadian university sports programs.
Bolton's infamous parking lot fence finally removed
After nearly a decade of community frustration, the controversial fence that split two Bolton plazas has been removed, restoring pedestrian access and ending what locals called a 'parking lot nightmare.'
Thieves steal $3,500 gear from disabled hockey team
A specially-adapted hockey team for players with disabilities in Colwood, BC faces devastating equipment theft just before their season, leaving athletes heartbroken and the community rallying to help.
Foreign Courts Can Access Canadian Data: Government Warning
A startling government document reveals that data stored in Canada isn't safe from foreign court orders. Learn how international laws could compromise your digital privacy.
1.2M Ontarians travel 30+ km for family doctor
Shocking new study reveals millions of Ontarians face lengthy commutes for basic medical care, highlighting the province's growing healthcare accessibility crisis.
Calgary Cerebral Palsy Expo Unites Families With Resources
Discover how Calgary's Neuromotor Resource Expo is transforming lives by connecting cerebral palsy families with cutting-edge therapies, support networks, and community resources in one powerful event.
Ontario Launches HART Hubs in Barrie & Simcoe County
Ontario's groundbreaking HART program brings essential healthcare and addiction services directly to vulnerable populations in Barrie and Simcoe County through new community hubs.
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