Ontario Funds Private Clinics for Hip, Knee Surgeries
Ontario's PC government allocates $125 million to private clinics for hip and knee replacements, aiming to cut wait times. Analysis argues for broader two-tier health care reform.
Ontario's PC government allocates $125 million to private clinics for hip and knee replacements, aiming to cut wait times. Analysis argues for broader two-tier health care reform.
Millions of Canadians lack a family doctor as wait times hit 28.6 weeks. Fraser Institute analyst Mackenzie Moir argues for structural reform, pointing to better-performing universal systems abroad. Read more.
New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt states 2025 set the groundwork for health system improvements. The coming year, 2026, will be focused on delivering tangible results for residents.
An 86-year-old man reported missing in Ottawa on Sunday morning has been located safe and sound, according to police. Read the latest update on the successful search.
South Huron families will see the return of before and after school childcare programs next year, a critical service for working parents. Learn about the reinstatement and its impact on the community.
A Montreal pediatric palliative care home, Le Phare, creates festive moments for children and families during the holidays. Discover how compassion lights up the season.
Nora, 98, lives independently in Montreal after dedicating 48 years to foster care. As she approaches 99, she shares her story and how the Gazette Christmas Fund helps.
New Brunswick has announced an increase to the income threshold for accessing government-funded home care services, allowing more seniors and individuals to qualify for support. Learn about the changes and who benefits.
Nova Scotia announces a new digital home care platform set for 2027, aiming to modernize and streamline access to vital healthcare services for residents.
Senate Democrats are reluctant to force another government shutdown in January, believing they've won the political messaging war on health care despite failing to extend ACA subsidies. Internal party divides persist as the midterms approach.
Rep. Jim McGovern detailed years of unfulfilled pledges by Donald Trump to replace the Affordable Care Act. The House passed a GOP bill without extending key subsidies.
Residents of Bob Rumball Home for the Deaf in Barrie, Ontario, launched a festive campaign to ensure every child receives a Christmas present. Discover their inspiring story of community spirit.
Four House Republicans defy Speaker Mike Johnson, signing a Democratic petition to force a vote on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire this month. Will the Senate act?
Advocates argue the Santé Québec website's lack of English violates rights to health services in one's mother tongue. A reader's letter calls for compassion over language enforcement.
Saskatchewan's auditor finds infrequent and inadequate inspections of care homes, raising serious concerns about resident safety and oversight. Read the full report.
Residents of a Deux-Montagnes seniors' residence have relied on space heaters for nearly a year after their geothermal heating system failed. Discover the ongoing struggle.
Families in the Greater Toronto Area are scrambling to secure before and after school care as more professionals return to the office, creating a critical shortage. Learn about the impacts and challenges.
Analysis reveals U.S. health care costs have surged 155% as a share of GDP since 1970. Columnist Star Parker argues for free-market solutions like Health Savings Accounts to cure a 'sick' system.
Advocates warn Ottawa's strained child-care system cannot meet the surge in demand if federal public servants are mandated back to the office full-time, with waitlists already in the thousands.
The City of Ottawa has extended its child-care funding agreement, yet families continue to wait for affordable $10-a-day spots and more spaces. Learn about the ongoing challenges and what it means for parents.
Columnist Randall Denley argues Auditor General Shelley Spence's 2025 report gives an unfairly negative view, ignoring real improvements like connecting 700,000 Ontarians to primary care.
Quebec's government has halted talks on Bill 2, a controversial physician payment reform. The province's family doctors' federation warns the move will worsen the healthcare crisis and drive doctors away. Read the latest.
A major review of B.C.'s health authorities will eliminate over 1,100 positions and redirect $60 million to front-line services. Learn how this restructuring aims to improve patient care.
Manitoba's official opposition calls for a mandatory standard of care for children with type-1 diabetes in schools. Parents in Winnipeg are advocating for provincial support for younger students.
A new 190-bed long-term care facility has officially opened in Shediac, New Brunswick, marking a significant investment in senior care for the region. Learn more about the project and its impact.
A new long-term care facility in North Bay has completed a major move, relocating 142 residents. The project, finished after over three years of construction, marks a significant upgrade for senior care in Northern Ontario.
Julian Powell founded Music Share for Seniors to reduce social isolation in long-term care. The Toronto charity now serves hundreds monthly using personalized playlists and youth volunteers. Discover their story.
Alberta's new health legislation allows private payment but maintains central control. Will this reduce wait times or just create more bureaucracy? Read our analysis.
A Regina resident launches petition demanding mandatory care plan comprehension for Saskatchewan long-term care staff to protect vulnerable residents across the province.
Quebec child-care unions demand a moratorium on the expanded religious symbols ban, warning it targets Muslim women, worsens labour shortages, and harms inclusivity.