Years-long waits for kids' disability supports in Calgary
A Calgary father highlights a 'silent crisis' as families face multi-year waits for provincial disability programming for children. Advocates demand urgent government action.
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Hour-long waits for B.C. income, disability calls flagged
B.C.'s Ombudsperson Jay Chalke reveals critical delays in answering calls for income and disability assistance, highlighting systemic access issues. Learn about the findings and the call for government action.
P.E.I. Hospitals Over Capacity, Public Asked for Patience
Hospitals across Prince Edward Island are operating above normal capacity, leading to longer wait times. Health PEI asks for public patience and outlines steps being taken.
Lengthy Wait Times at Ottawa's Queensway Carleton Hospital
Patients at Ottawa's Queensway Carleton Hospital are facing extended wait times as of January 2026. Learn about the current situation and its impact on healthcare access in the region.
Alberta ER Pilot Projects Not Reducing Wait Times: Doctors
Doctors at Edmonton's Royal Alexandra Hospital say UCP pilot projects have not cured emergency room overcrowding. Read the latest on Alberta's healthcare challenges.
Ontario's 'Very Fragmented' Surgery and Scan Wait Times
New data reveals inconsistent wait times for surgeries and medical scans across Ontario, highlighting a fragmented healthcare system. Discover the latest figures and what they mean for patients.
Alberta Doctors Call for State of Emergency
Alberta physicians are urging the declaration of a healthcare state of emergency as wait times surge and ER systems falter. Learn what this drastic measure entails.
Windsor ER wait times surge, tracking clock offline
Emergency department wait times in Windsor have surged, while the public online tracking clock remains offline. Get the latest on the local healthcare strain.
Alberta minister vows no cuts to disability benefits
Alberta's Social Services Minister Jason Nixon commits to no budget cuts for AISH and new ADAP program, defends support levels ahead of July launch. Details on medical review panel revealed.
Edmonton senior takes injured man to hospital amid EMS delay
A 72-year-old Edmonton man drove an assault victim with a broken leg to the hospital after police said no ambulance was available. The incident raises concerns about emergency response times.
Inside Saskatchewan's Overcrowded Hospital ER Crisis
A firsthand account from a Saskatoon hospital reveals alarming ER overcrowding, staff burnout, and systemic failures. Learn what's happening and why critics blame privatization.
Senior waits 1 hour outside for ambulance with broken hip
Margaret Campbell, 84, endured a painful hour-long wait for an ambulance outside her Edmonton home after breaking her hip. The incident raises urgent questions about emergency response times for seniors.
Busy flu season could lead to hospital wait times over 10 hours
A severe flu season is overwhelming hospitals, potentially causing emergency room waits exceeding 10 hours. The Ontario Medical Association warns of a concurrent family doctor shortage.
Windsor ER Wait Time Clock Offline After Launch
Windsor Regional Hospital's new online Emergency Department wait time clock is offline. Get the latest details on this tool intended to increase transparency for patients.
Calgary Doctors Sound Alarm Over Hospital Wait Times
Physicians in Calgary are urging officials to declare a state of emergency due to dangerously long hospital wait times, highlighting a system under severe strain. Read the full report.
Leamington hospital slashes ER wait times with new funding
Erie Shores HealthCare in Leamington has dramatically reduced emergency room wait times using an innovative admission and discharge unit, now backed by $2.33M in permanent provincial funding. Discover how this model could transform Ontario healthcare.
Record $260,376 raised for Variety Village by Sun Christmas Fund
The 2025 Toronto Sun Christmas Fund for Variety Village has set a new record, raising $260,376 to support children and adults with disabilities. Discover how the community came together.
B.C. specialist waitlists surge 20%, hit 1.2 million patients
Dr. Chris Hoag warns B.C.'s specialist wait times are a crisis, costing the system millions and harming patients. Delays lead to ER visits and worse outcomes.
11-hour ambulance wait in Winnipeg sparks outcry
A Winnipeg man suffered for 11 hours waiting for an ambulance. His ordeal highlights critical strain on emergency medical services in Manitoba. Read his story and the urgent call for change.
Alberta's ADAP Disability Program Fails Fairness Test
Alberta's new ADAP program, replacing parts of AISH, cuts benefits and denies appeals for disabled individuals deemed able to work, raising serious fairness concerns. Read the analysis.
Alberta AISH recipients fear new medical review panels
Disabled Albertans face anxiety over proposed AISH reforms, including new medical panels and reduced payments under ADAP. Advocates warn of pushing people into deep poverty.
Alberta Man Waits Months for Critical Brain Assessment
Former radio host Kim Johnston, suffering severe symptoms from a brain lesion, finally gets an assessment date after 123 days, highlighting critical healthcare delays in Alberta. Read his urgent story.
Flu surge causes long ER waits in Windsor-Essex hospitals
Windsor-Essex hospitals report high patient volumes and long emergency room wait times as flu cases peak. Officials urge using alternatives for non-urgent care. Learn more.
Deaths in ER Waiting Rooms Highlight Canada's Healthcare Crisis
The deaths of Adam Burgoyne and Prashant Sreekumar after long ER waits reveal a systemic failure. A former healthcare worker argues administrators must return to patient care to save lives.
Longer ER waits in Windsor-Essex, hospitals advise clinics
Hospitals in Windsor and Leamington report longer-than-usual emergency room wait times. Officials urge patients with non-urgent needs to visit walk-in clinics instead. Details on the situation and public guidance.
Windsor ERs Experience Higher-Than-Normal Patient Volumes
Windsor Regional Hospital and other local facilities are reporting busier emergency departments. Learn what's driving the surge and its impact on patient care.
Edmonton man dies in ER waiting room, family mourns
Family and officials gathered in Edmonton to mourn Prashanth Sreekumar, who died while waiting for emergency care. This tragedy highlights critical pressures within Alberta's healthcare system.
Man dies after 8-hour ER wait in Edmonton; family mourns
The family of Prashant Sreekumar, 44, who died in an Edmonton ER after an eight-hour wait, demands accountability and systemic change in Canada's health care.
Man dies after 8-hour ER wait in Edmonton hospital
A 44-year-old man died at Grey Nuns Hospital after waiting eight hours in ER. A public letter criticizes the Alberta government for focusing on separation over healthcare. Read the full story.
Medicine Hat man fears for life after Calgary ER death
A Medicine Hat radio host's wait for a neurosurgical evaluation turns fearful following a death in a Calgary ER. Learn about the healthcare anxieties in Alberta.
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