Budget cuts target veterans' cannabis program savings
Federal budget reveals 10% of Carney's cuts come from reducing marijuana funding for veterans. Veterans Affairs to save $4.23B by reforming cannabis program that supplies 30 tonnes annually.
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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.
Private-pay medical testing won't fix wait times: doctors
Emergency physicians warn Alberta's private-pay diagnostic testing legislation will worsen wait times and healthcare equity. Learn why this approach threatens public healthcare.
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.
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.
5 new medical professionals join Edmundston healthcare team
Four nurse practitioners and one doctor are joining Edmundston's collaborative care team, significantly enhancing healthcare access in northwestern New Brunswick. Learn how this expansion will benefit patients.
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.
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.
100K Canadians Get Free Genomic Testing in US Partnership
A transformative medical partnership between Canadian and US hospitals will provide free genomic testing to 100,000 Canadians, revolutionizing personalized healthcare and disease prevention.
Brain Glow Detects Cancer: Canadian Research Breakthrough
Groundbreaking Canadian research reveals how the brain's natural glow can help surgeons identify and remove cancerous tissue with unprecedented precision during operations.
Science Battles Immunity's Dark Side: Disease of 1000 Faces
Canadian researchers are making groundbreaking discoveries about autoimmune diseases, particularly lupus, revealing how our immune system turns against us and what new treatments could revolutionize patient care.
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.
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.
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.
HALO Air Ambulance Resumes Flying After Safety Review
Alberta's critical care air ambulance service returns to full operations following comprehensive review and implementation of new safety protocols after temporary suspension.
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.
Trump's MRI Cognitive Test Claim Stuns Doctors
Former President Donald Trump's assertion about passing a cognitive test during an MRI scan has medical professionals questioning the validity and raising concerns about public understanding of medical procedures.
Quebec Health Database Faces Class Action Over Medical Records
A groundbreaking class action lawsuit alleges Quebec's health database Carnet Santé was systematically accessed without patient consent. Thousands of Quebecers may have had their sensitive medical data compromised.
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.
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.
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.'
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