A constitutional challenge over a Catholic hospital's right to deny medical assistance in dying began in Vancouver. The case centres on a patient's forced transfer and could reshape healthcare access in Canada.
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.
The Timmins and District Hospital Auxiliary has made a generous $105,000 donation to fund critical medical equipment. Learn how this impacts patient care in Northern Ontario.
The Middlesex Masters Soccer League has donated $2,500 to the nutrition program at St. Pius X Catholic School in London, Ontario. Learn how this community support impacts local students.
A unique annual Ukrainian Catholic liturgy at the Canadian Museum of History blends faith, heritage, and national memory, from a historic church to the Residential School monument. Explore this profound convergence.
Edmonton physicians are sounding the alarm on a critical lack of leadership as Alberta hospitals face severe overcrowding. Read about the crisis and the call for action.
A patient has died following an incident with security personnel at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon. The case is now under investigation by provincial authorities.
The Ontario government is funding a major expansion of St. Theresa Catholic Elementary School in Callander, investing over $9 million for new childcare rooms and classroom spaces. Learn about the project's impact on Northern Ontario families.
Quebec hospitals are investing millions to bolster security, including metal detectors at Notre-Dame Hospital in Montreal. Learn about the new measures and the push for safer healthcare environments.
A Catholic newspaper published a scathing op-ed criticizing Vice President JD Vance for justifying the fatal shooting of a Minnesota mother by an ICE officer. Read the full story and the religious backlash.
Spain's Catholic Church agrees to let the national ombudsman oversee compensation for clergy sexual abuse victims, marking a significant shift. Learn about the deal and its implications.
The Spanish government and Catholic bishops have finalized a historic compensation plan for victims of sexual abuse within the Church. Learn the details of this pivotal agreement.
The Vatican declares the 2025 Catholic Jubilee Year a major success, with over 33 million pilgrims visiting Rome. Pope Francis opened the Holy Door in December 2024 to commence the event.
The Vatican reports a historic 33.5 million pilgrims visited Rome for the Catholic Holy Year. Pope Leo XIV presided over key events, marking a major moment for global Catholicism.
Windsor Regional Hospital and other local facilities are reporting busier emergency departments. Learn what's driving the surge and its impact on patient care.
New Windsor Regional Hospital CEO Kristin Kennedy announces construction on the Fancsy Family Hospital Project will begin in spring or summer 2026. Key details on the project's pivotal phase and leadership transition.
The Greater Toronto Area celebrated the arrival of its first newborns of 2026. Meet the families who rang in the new year with new life at hospitals in Vaughan, Etobicoke, and Brampton.
Pope Leo XIV closed 2025 with a plea for Rome to welcome foreigners. Read his New Year's message and the global context of his appeal.
Windsor Regional Hospital announces its next Chief Executive Officer, with a seasoned internal leader set to take the helm in 2026. Discover the leadership transition plan.
Explore the construction of Vancouver's new $2.18 billion St. Paul's Hospital, designed as a future-proof health campus. See how it doubles the size of the old facility and aims to serve generations.
Mission Memorial and Ridge Meadows Hospitals announce temporary overnight ER closures and maternity diversions due to acute staffing shortages. Learn the details and impacts.
Comedian Shane Gillis sparked controversy on The Joe Rogan Experience by jokingly suggesting white nationalist Nick Fuentes could be a future president, while praising his humor. Watch the video.
All children and staff abducted from a Nigerian school have been found safe, church officials announced. Get the latest details on this developing story.
A church in Kenya marked Christmas with a celebration of the 'Black Messiah,' a distinctive local interpretation of the Nativity. Explore this unique cultural and religious observance.
Emotional scenes in Nigeria as 28 students from St. Mary's Catholic School are freed after a harrowing kidnapping ordeal. Read about their safe return and the ongoing security challenges.
The Nigerian government has secured the release of the final kidnapped pupils from St. Mary's Catholic School. Get the latest details on this developing story.
Nigerian authorities have secured the release of 130 students and staff kidnapped from a Catholic school in November 2025. The operation marks a significant development in the country's ongoing security challenges.
Pope Leo XIV has called cardinals from around the world to the Vatican for a crucial meeting to assist in governing the Catholic Church. The assembly highlights his collaborative leadership approach.
CTV's Krista Simpson uncovers new details on the long-awaited hospital for Waterloo Region, a project two decades in development. Learn about the potential opening date and project progress.
Pope Francis appoints Rev. Manuel Rodriguez, known for his immigrant advocacy, as bishop of the Palm Beach diocese, home to Trump's Mar-a-Lago. Read the full story.