Political Appointees Risk Canada's Health Care System
Experienced health leaders are being replaced by political appointees across Canada, risking universal healthcare. Learn how this shift from expertise to ideology puts patient care in jeopardy.
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EU Backs Two New Avian Influenza Vaccines
Boehringer Ingelheim receives positive EU opinions for two innovative avian influenza vaccines, VAXXITEK® and VAXXINACT®, marking a major step in poultry disease control and outbreak preparedness.
Maternal Sepsis Deaths Lead to Hospital Reform Demands
A grieving widower demands action as Group A sepsis infections claim mothers' lives after childbirth. Learn about the growing crisis and calls for healthcare reform across Canada.
Quebec's Bill 2 threatens family medicine, doctor warns
A Montreal physician with 45 years of experience argues Quebec's Bill 2 prioritizes patient volume over care quality, threatening the future of family medicine. Learn why he calls for its suspension.
Alberta announces dual-practice model for surgeons
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith unveils a Dual Practice Surgery Model to reduce wait times for elective surgeries, allowing surgeons to work in both public and private systems while committing to public service.
Researchers Study Breathing Problems in Flat-Faced Dogs
Ontario Veterinary College researchers are using FitBark technology to monitor respiratory issues in brachycephalic dog breeds like English Bulldogs. Learn about this important animal health study.
Alberta health-care workers strike set for Saturday
16,000 Alberta LPNs and health-care aides begin strike Saturday after failed negotiations. Critical services impacted as union demands fair wages and staffing. Follow for updates.
Alberta health-care workers serve strike notice
AUPE members in Alberta have served strike notice, potentially disrupting health services across the province. Learn about the implications and next steps.
Pictou Nursing Home Workers Vote for Strike Action
Long-term care workers at a Pictou, Nova Scotia nursing home have voted to authorize strike action. Learn about the implications for senior care in the region and what happens next.
Vancouver emergency veterinary assistance hits crisis levels
The Vancouver Humane Society faces unprecedented demand for emergency veterinary assistance as pet owners struggle with rising costs. Learn how this crisis affects local animals.
Free End-of-Life Workshop in Sudbury November 25
Maison McCulloch Hospice hosts free end-of-life planning workshop in Sudbury on November 25, 2025. Learn advance care planning from palliative care coaches.
B.C. Child Care: Most Expensive in Canada
B.C.'s child-care program now has Canada's highest fees despite NDP promises. Only 10% of spaces are $10/day while families pay up to $95 daily. Learn about the economic impact.
15-month hospital wait for nursing home bed in N.B.
Harold 'Malcolm' Jones has been living at Saint John Regional Hospital since summer 2024 awaiting a nursing home placement. Discover the healthcare crisis affecting seniors across New Brunswick.
Son speaks out on dementia antipsychotic use
A Saskatoon man shares his father's experience with inappropriate antipsychotic medication in long-term care, highlighting a systemic issue affecting dementia patients across Canada.
New Glasgow Long-Term Care Home Construction Starts
Nova Scotia begins construction on new long-term care facility in New Glasgow, addressing senior care needs in Pictou County. Project represents significant healthcare investment.
New Brunswick adds site to Nursing Homes Without Walls
New Brunswick expands innovative Nursing Homes Without Walls program with new site, providing essential care services to seniors in their own homes across the province.
Gaza's Schools Destroyed, Children Cannot Return to Class
The ongoing conflict has devastated Gaza's education system, with most schools destroyed and hundreds of thousands of children unable to resume their studies. Learn about the humanitarian impact.
Non-911 Crisis Response Serves 4,000 Ottawa Calls
Ottawa's innovative non-911 crisis response team successfully managed over 4,000 mental health calls in its inaugural year, providing specialized care and reducing police involvement.
Winnipeg Home Care Collapsing Under Neglect: Union
Winnipeg's home care system faces collapse due to years of neglect, nurses union reports. Critical services for vulnerable patients at risk. Learn about the crisis and its impact.
New Child-Care Spaces Coming to Inverness and Canso
Nova Scotia government expands child-care access with new spaces in Inverness and Canso. Learn how this initiative supports families and early childhood development.
Ontario launches bundled home care to relieve hospitals
Ontario introduces High-Intensity Bundled Home Care program to reduce hospital overcrowding by providing comprehensive medical services directly to patients' homes. Learn how this initiative aims to transform healthcare delivery.
Veterinarian Speaks on High Levels of Burnout
A Canadian veterinarian discusses the extraordinary levels of burnout and compassion fatigue affecting veterinary professionals, highlighting the personal cost of caregiving. Learn more about her new book on this critical issue.
76 new child-care spaces for Middle Musquodoboit
Middle Musquodoboit welcomes 76 new licensed child-care spaces to address growing demand. The expansion promises enhanced early childhood education opportunities for Nova Scotia families.
Ontario extends $19/day child-care program for one year
Ontario and federal government agree to extend $19/day child-care program for one year. Parents and providers welcome relief but say long-term solution needed for affordable child care in Canada.
UN: Sudan relief operations near collapse
The UN migration agency warns Sudan's humanitarian operations are collapsing amid escalating violence. Millions face starvation as aid delivery becomes impossible.
Manitoba Municipalities Push for Mental Health Law Reform
Manitoba municipalities are urging the provincial government to review mental health legislation to reduce police involvement in crisis response. Learn about the renewed calls for change.
Ontario child-care fees to remain at $19/day in 2025
Ontario and federal government agree to one-year extension of $19/day average child-care fees. Deal ensures affordability for families through 2025.
Barrie Mayor Seeks National Alliance on Homelessness
Barrie's mayor travels to Vancouver to build cross-country coalition demanding urgent federal action on Canada's escalating homelessness crisis. Exclusive details inside.
Ontario short thousands of long-term care beds
New data from Ontario's fiscal update shows the province remains thousands of beds short of its long-term care commitment, raising concerns about healthcare capacity and senior care quality.
Alberta Drug Crisis Pushes Healthcare Workers to Brink
A new report exposes the devastating toll Alberta's escalating drug crisis is taking on frontline healthcare workers, with rising violence and burnout threatening to collapse the system.
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