Manitoba ER wait leads to emergency surgery with 19 staples
Lori Stetina endured a 19-hour wait in a Manitoba emergency room before undergoing unexpected surgery. Her story highlights Canada's healthcare crisis. Read her full experience.
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400 Quebec doctors apply to leave after health bill
Nearly 400 Quebec physicians have applied to practice elsewhere in Canada following the controversial Bill 2, marking a significant departure from historical trends. Read more about the healthcare exodus.
Quebec drops doctor surveillance from Bill 2
Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé confirms controversial physician monitoring provision in Bill 2 will not be enforced. Get the latest on healthcare policy changes.
Quebec suspends health law surveillance on doctors
Quebec's government pledges not to enforce controversial surveillance clauses in its new health law, marking a third concession to appease angry doctors and restart negotiations.
Patient complaints rising in Ontario healthcare system
Ontario's ombudsman reports significant increase in patient complaints about healthcare services. Learn about the concerns and what it means for healthcare access.
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.
Quebec surgeon questions future after Bill 2 shakes healthcare
A Montreal surgeon shares how Quebec's Bill 2 has shaken his faith in the healthcare system and made him question whether he can continue practicing in the province he loves.
Most Quebecers oppose doctor pay reform: poll
Nearly half of Quebecers oppose Legault's doctor payment reform, with 73% fearing physicians will leave the province. Read about the growing controversy.
Quebec cuts doctor paperwork, frees 310,000 appointments
Quebec's health minister announces reduced physician paperwork, freeing 310,000 medical appointments. Major healthcare efficiency improvement for patients across the province.
Ottawa Hospital ER Wait Times Exposed
New data reveals emergency room wait times at Ottawa hospitals. Learn what patients face and how the healthcare system is responding to increasing demands.
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.
$30M Endoscopy Suite Coming to Moncton Hospital
The New Brunswick government is making a major healthcare investment with a new $30 million endoscopy suite at Moncton Hospital, promising reduced wait times and enhanced diagnostic capabilities for patients across the region.
Durham Hospital Expands Services, Reduces Patient Travel
Durham's hospital is undergoing a significant transformation with new specialized services that will keep local patients closer to home, reducing travel burdens for families across Ontario.
Nova Scotia family doctor shortage affects 158,902 residents
New data reveals Nova Scotia's healthcare crisis deepens as waitlist for family practices hits record high. Discover what this means for residents and the government's response.
Quebec Doctors Challenge Bill 2 in Court
The FMSQ launches court challenge to suspend key provisions of Quebec's Bill 2, warning of catastrophic consequences for patient care and medical staffing across the province.
Expelled CAQ MNA slams Quebec doctor payment bill
Former CAQ member Youri Chassin launches blistering attack on Quebec's Bill 15, warning it will worsen healthcare access and create bureaucratic chaos across the province.
Bill 2: Strike 3 for Quebec Health Care?
Quebec's health care system faces a potential triple threat under Bill 2, with experts warning of devastating consequences for patient care and medical privacy rights across the province.
Saskatoon Family's Hospital Hallway Healthcare Horror
A Saskatchewan family shares their traumatic experience with hallway healthcare at RUH, calling for systemic reforms after their loved one spent days receiving treatment in public corridors.
Cancer patient spends 6 days in hospital hallway
A Saskatchewan cancer patient's heartbreaking ordeal reveals healthcare system cracks as she spends nearly a week receiving treatment in a busy hospital hallway.
Nova Scotia ER Patients Wait 70+ Hours for Beds
Shocking new data reveals Nova Scotia emergency room patients are waiting more than three days for hospital admission, exposing a deepening healthcare crisis in Atlantic Canada.
Orillia Fights Doctor Shortage with New Training Hub
Orillia launches groundbreaking medical training facility in partnership with local hospitals and universities, creating a sustainable pipeline of family physicians for Simcoe Muskoka and beyond.
Wakefield doctor alleges termination over health system criticism
A Wakefield physician alleges she was dismissed from her government role after raising critical issues about Quebec's healthcare system and pandemic response.
Quebec CAQ expels doctor-MNA after health committee clash
Exclusive: Dr. Alain Sioui becomes first CAQ member expelled from caucus following explosive health committee testimony criticizing government's healthcare management.
German Nurse Gets Life for Murdering 10 Patients
A former German nurse has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 10 patients in a disturbing case that has shaken Germany's healthcare system. Discover the chilling details of how he manipulated medical records and administered lethal drug ove
Quebec MNA Expels Doctors From Health Committee Meeting
A controversial confrontation between Quebec MNA France-Élaine Dubeau and doctors leads to expulsion from legislative meeting, exposing deep tensions in provincial health care reform.
Quebec MNA expelled after doctor law criticism
A Quebec politician has been ousted from the CAQ caucus after launching scathing accusations against the government's special law affecting physicians. The dramatic expulsion reveals deep divisions within the ruling party.
Tillsonburg Considers Municipal Clinic for Doctor Shortage
The Ontario town of Tillsonburg is considering an innovative approach to healthcare by exploring a municipally-operated medical clinic to address critical physician shortages affecting thousands of residents.
Missing 79-year-old Windsor woman found safe by police
LaSalle Police successfully locate missing elderly woman with dementia after community-wide search effort. The senior has been reunited with family.
Southlake's Therapeutic Patio Revolutionizes Mental Health Care
Newmarket's Southlake Regional Health Centre is transforming patient care with a state-of-the-art therapeutic patio designed specifically for mental health patients, featuring enhanced safety and comfort elements.
CAQ MNA may quit party over health bill tactics
A Coalition Avenir Québec member is reconsidering party allegiance after the government invoked closure to pass sweeping health care reforms, raising concerns about democratic process.
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