Private Medical Tests: Step Toward US Healthcare
Alberta's new policy allowing private payments for medical tests threatens to undermine Canada's public healthcare system and could lead to U.S.-style two-tier medicine, warn healthcare experts.
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Fort Macleod ER Closed Due to Staffing Crisis
Alberta's Fort Macleod emergency department faces temporary closure due to critical staff shortages, leaving residents without urgent care access. Learn about alternative options and the growing healthcare crisis in rural communities.
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.
Alberta Nurses Vote Overwhelmingly for Strike Action
Alberta's nursing professionals have delivered a powerful mandate for strike action, with 95% voting in favor amid critical staffing shortages and workplace safety concerns.
Staffing shortages deny sexual assault kits to survivors
A devastating healthcare shortage in Northern Ontario is forcing sexual assault survivors to be turned away from hospitals without receiving crucial forensic evidence collection kits, raising alarm among advocates and medical professionals.
Ontario College Staff End 5-Week Strike With New Contract
After 37 days on picket lines, 20,000 Ontario college support workers ratify transformative new contract featuring unprecedented wage increases and job security protections.
St. Clair College Support Staff Strike Ends After Ratification
Windsor's St. Clair College support staff have ratified a new agreement, ending a five-day strike that disrupted campus operations. The breakthrough comes after intense negotiations and a lengthy ratification vote.
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.
Quebec Medical Students Challenge Forced Service Law in Court
A group of Quebec medical students has launched a constitutional challenge against Bill 20, legislation that mandates family doctors maintain specific patient quotas or face financial penalties.
Montreal STM Strike Paralyzes Food Bank Operations
Montreal's ongoing STM transit strike is creating a humanitarian crisis, halting food distribution to vulnerable populations and leaving tons of essential supplies stranded.
SAQ Office Workers Launch 7-Day Strike in Quebec
Nearly 800 SAQ office employees begin unprecedented week-long strike, demanding better wages and working conditions at Quebec's liquor corporation headquarters.
Alberta Auditor General Investigates AHS Operations
Alberta's Auditor General Doug Wylie initiates sweeping investigation into AHS operations amid growing concerns about healthcare delivery and financial management.
Quebec Revives Doctor Payment Reform Talks
The Quebec government is reopening negotiations with physicians over controversial payment reforms, aiming to transform how doctors are compensated while addressing healthcare system challenges.
Fleming College Research Tackles Nurse Resilience Crisis
Groundbreaking study at Fleming College examines what makes nurses resilient amid healthcare crises, aiming to develop support strategies that strengthen Canada's healthcare backbone.
Windsor's John McGivney Centre Faces Labour Disruption
Essential services for children with special needs in Windsor are at risk as unionized workers at the John McGivney Children's Centre prepare for potential job action following failed negotiations.
Quebec Med Students Challenge Bill 2 in Court
Medical students in Quebec are challenging the provincial government in court over Bill 2, arguing the new law creates unfair barriers to medical training and exacerbates the healthcare crisis.
Humber River Health Opens Advanced Medical Simulation Centre
Toronto's Humber River Health unveils groundbreaking simulation centre to transform healthcare education and address Ontario's medical workforce challenges through cutting-edge technology.
Quebec's Bill 2: Healthcare Trust in Crisis
Quebec's proposed health system reforms threaten the foundation of patient trust and medical professional autonomy. Learn why Bill 2 could destabilize healthcare.
Montreal Transit Strike Tests New Quebec Labour Law
A potential transit strike in Montreal could become the first major challenge for Quebec's controversial new labour legislation, threatening commuter chaos across the city.
Ottawa's Solution to Doctor Shortage Crisis
Discover how Ottawa is implementing innovative solutions to tackle the critical physician shortage, from international recruitment to streamlined licensing processes that could become a national model.
Toronto Readers Sound Off on Healthcare, Housing & Hockey
Toronto residents voice strong opinions on pressing local issues including healthcare wait times, affordable housing solutions, and the Maple Leafs' performance in this week's compelling letters to the editor.
Quebec doctors fleeing to Ontario over health bill
Medical professionals are leaving Quebec's Outaouais region in droves following Bill 15 implementation, creating a healthcare crisis that's pushing doctors across the river to Ontario for better working conditions.
Kingston's Multi-Million Dollar Doctor Recruitment Success
How Kingston, Ontario is successfully reversing its physician shortage with an ambitious $4.5 million investment that's bringing dozens of new doctors to the community.
Montreal STM Strike: Union Seeks Mayor's Intervention
As Montreal's public transit strike disrupts thousands of commuters, the STM union is directly appealing to Mayor Valérie Plante to step in and help resolve the contract dispute that's paralyzing the city's transportation network.
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.
STM Strike: Montreal Commute Chaos Begins
Montreal's transit nightmare begins as STM workers launch 4-week strike, forcing commuters into hours-long delays and traffic gridlock on the first Monday of the unprecedented disruption.
Kimberly-Clark Buys Tylenol Maker in $48.7B Deal
In a landmark move reshaping the consumer healthcare landscape, Kimberly-Clark announces its acquisition of Kenvue, the company behind Tylenol and other household brands, in a staggering US$48.7 billion transaction that creates a new industry powerhouse.
Saskatoon Hospital ER Closing Early Sunday Due to Doctor Shortage
Saskatoon residents face reduced emergency care access as physician shortages force early closure of City Hospital's emergency department this Sunday. Learn how this affects healthcare services.
Doctors Embrace AI to Transform Patient Care and Diagnosis
Medical professionals are increasingly integrating AI tools into patient care, revolutionizing how diagnoses are made and treatment plans are developed. Discover how this technology is enhancing healthcare delivery.
Doctor Urges Repeal of Quebec's Dangerous Bill 2
A Montreal physician warns that Quebec's Bill 2 creates dangerous barriers to healthcare, compromising patient confidentiality and putting vulnerable populations at risk. Learn why medical professionals are demanding repeal.
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