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NB Hospital Death Lawsuit Settled by Family

The family of a New Brunswick man who died in a hospital emergency room has reached a settlement in their lawsuit. The case highlights ongoing concerns about emergency healthcare in Canada.

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.

Windsor Healthcare Hiring Blitz Amid US Competition

Henry Ford Health launches major Windsor recruitment drive as Canadian healthcare workers face tempting offers from US hospitals. Learn how the border healthcare war is impacting local medical services.

Gas Leak Forces Evacuations in Kirkland Lake

A dangerous natural gas leak triggered emergency evacuations in downtown Kirkland Lake, Ontario. Multiple streets closed as emergency crews work to contain the hazardous situation.

Gas Leak Emergency: Kirkland Lake Evacuations

A major natural gas leak triggered emergency evacuations in downtown Kirkland Lake, Ontario. Emergency crews responded to the hazardous situation, closing streets and establishing safety perimeters.

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.

Ottawa rejects Barrhaven urban boundary expansion

In a landmark decision, Ottawa's Planning Committee has rejected the proposed urban boundary expansion into Barrhaven's agricultural lands, prioritizing smart growth and environmental protection over sprawl.

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.

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.

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