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.
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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.
Manitoba extends detention for highly intoxicated people
Manitoba passes groundbreaking legislation allowing authorities to detain highly intoxicated individuals for extended periods, addressing public safety concerns and healthcare gaps.
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.
Manitoba Braces for Spring Snowstorm: 10-15 cm Expected
Manitoba's spring tease is over as meteorologist Colleen Bready forecasts a substantial winter wallop with 10-15 cm of snow expected across southern regions, creating hazardous travel conditions.
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.
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.
Manitoba Tourism Shatters Records in 2024
Manitoba's tourism sector celebrates unprecedented success with record-breaking visitor spending in 2024, signaling strong economic recovery and growing global appeal.
Teen charged in death of 15-year-old girl in Manitoba
A 17-year-old faces serious charges following the death of a teenage girl in Pimicikamak Cree Nation, as RCMP continue their investigation into the tragic incident that has shaken the remote northern community.
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.
Fatal Manitoba Highway Crash Kills One, Injures Another
A devastating crash between a passenger vehicle and semi-truck on Manitoba's Highway 1 has left one person dead and another with serious injuries. RCMP continue to investigate the circumstances of the fatal collision.
Measles Exposure at Manitoba School - Health Alert
A confirmed measles case has prompted health alerts at a southern Manitoba school. Learn about exposure dates, symptoms to watch for, and immediate steps to protect your family.
Manitoba police officers shot at during car chase
Two Manitoba First Nations police officers narrowly escaped injury after their vehicle was shot at multiple times during a dangerous high-speed pursuit near a remote northern community.
Manitoba EV Owner Finally Gets Rebate After Months of Denial
After months of denials and bureaucratic hurdles, a Manitoba man finally receives his electric vehicle rebate in a victory for Canadian EV owners facing similar challenges.
Federal Budget 2024: Manitoba's Key Takeaways
Breaking down how Ottawa's latest budget impacts Manitobans - from housing and healthcare to carbon tax tensions and economic investments.
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.
Third ex-minister fined in Manitoba ethics breach
Another former Manitoba cabinet minister has been fined for breaking the province's conflict of interest law, marking the third such penalty in recent months. Discover the details of the ethics breach and growing accountability concerns.
Manitoba Braces for Arctic Blast: Temperature Plunge Coming
Winnipeg faces a dramatic temperature plunge as a powerful cold front sweeps through Manitoba, bringing winter-like conditions and potential frost risks.
Selkirk Removed from Manitoba Capital Planning Region
The Manitoba government has removed Selkirk from the Capital Planning Region in a significant municipal restructuring move that reshapes regional governance in the Interlake.
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.
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.
Manitoba may extend session for 72-hour detention bill
Manitoba's NDP government considers extending legislative session to pass Bill 20, allowing 72-hour detainment of youth in dangerous situations despite opposition concerns about civil liberties.
New RCMP Detachment Opens in Niverville, Manitoba
Niverville welcomes a modern RCMP detachment with 20 officers, marking a new era of enhanced policing services and community safety in the growing Manitoba town.
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