After her husband's rare cancer diagnosis, Cheryl Petruk became a powerful patient advocate, founding the Canadian MPN Network and Heal Canada to support thousands. Discover her inspiring story.
The family of a Newfoundland and Labrador man accused of attempted murder says repeated calls for mental health help went unanswered. Read their story and the ongoing crisis.
An Ottawa city councillor is calling on the Ontario government to reverse the planned closure of Regina Street Alternative School. Learn about the community's fight to save this vital educational resource.
Let's Do Something, a grassroots group founded after the October 7 attacks, brings its mission of dialogue and advocacy to McGill University in Montreal this month. Discover their story of trauma, aid, and pro-Semitic outreach.
The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation announces the return of its 'No Kid Left Alone' 50/50 raffle to support vulnerable youth. Learn how this initiative funds critical programs.
A Canadian family's tragic experience reveals a critical gap in healthcare policy. Their story sparks a national conversation on patient rights and medically assisted dying procedures. Read their fight for change.
Mattel's new autistic Barbie doll, part of the inclusive Fashionistas line, has launched in Canada. Created with ASAN, it features authentic design elements and sold out quickly at major retailers.
At 21, Tamron Little was given 18 months to live with peritoneal mesothelioma. Defying the odds, she found a pioneering surgery and is now a thriving advocate 18 years later. Her story is a powerful lesson in patient advocacy and hope.
A British Columbia woman is calling on the provincial government to fund a new multiple sclerosis drug. Her plea highlights the critical gap in coverage for patients.
Ontario's Patient Ombudsman demands policy changes at a Toronto hospital after a senior with dementia was allegedly assaulted by security. Calls to remove aggressive language.
Saskatoon honours Mildred Kerr as its 2025 Citizen of the Year. Discover her journey from a childhood act in Kuroki to decades of community impact. Read her inspiring story.
A serious patient mix-up at a B.C. hospital resulted in the wrong individual being sent to a Surrey residence. Details on the incident and the response from health authorities.
Sophie Grégoire Trudeau discusses her bestselling book 'Closer Together,' her advocacy for mental health, and hints at a potential return to Montreal in 2026. Discover her insights on connection and emotional wellness.
Advocates report hundreds of new shelter and warming station spaces in Montreal are helping this winter, but surging demand and limited daytime access pose significant ongoing challenges.
A Pierrefonds–Roxboro couple turns grief into advocacy after losing their daughter to a drunk driver. Their story fuels a push for stricter Canadian laws.
After a bipolar diagnosis and burnout, a woman finds unexpected peace and acceptance in a mall ramen shop. Her story challenges our ideas about success and work.
Ottawa's urban tree canopy is declining, with many neighborhoods below 20% cover. Advocates say new zoning bylaws fail to protect mature trees from development, worsening heat islands.
A Canadian journalist's symptoms were dismissed by her OB-GYN, delaying a diagnosis of aggressive stage 3C neuroendocrine cancer. Her story highlights systemic issues in women's healthcare.
Legal documents reveal a behind-the-scenes legal war between leaders of two Greater Sudbury non-profits dedicated to helping the vulnerable. Get the full story on the internal conflict.
Australian basketball star Erin Phillips leads a growing movement against uncomfortable, sexualized uniforms in women's sports, sparking a global conversation on athlete autonomy and performance.
Alberta Health Services reinstates the cherished bell-ringing ceremony at Edmonton's Cross Cancer Institute after families voiced their concerns. Read the full story of community impact.
A B.C. Supreme Court judge has intervened to protect a 77-year-old woman with advanced Alzheimer's from her husband, who openly discussed a plan to end her life if she became ineligible for MAID. Read the full ruling details.
Housing advocates warn Montreal tenants face an 'inflationary spiral' with rent hikes potentially higher next year as landlords pass repair costs to renters. Learn the details and implications.
University of Regina students have voted to establish a new, independent students' union. The historic referendum marks a major shift in campus governance and student advocacy.
Virginia Roberts Giuffre's memoir has surpassed one million copies sold globally. The book details her experiences and advocacy following the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
National education organization RTOERO unveils its new name, Entente Education Canada, and appoints Glenn O'Farrell as CEO to lead its 2026-2030 strategic plan for healthy, active aging. Read more.
A newly renovated waiting area has opened at Edmonton's University of Alberta Hospital, offering a more comfortable space for patients and families. Learn about the upgrades and their impact.
A Regina physician faces 10 charges of unprofessional conduct, accused of improper billing and working concurrent shifts that allegedly risked patient safety. Learn the details from the College of Physicians and Surgeons.
A Saskatchewan nurse recounts a frightening event where a patient brought firearms and knives into a Saskatoon emergency room. Read the full story and its implications for hospital safety.
An Indiana couple is demanding changes after the mother was allegedly discharged from Franciscan Health while in active labor, leading to a car birth. The father speaks out.