Maritime Farmers Short on Hay After Drought
Farmers across the Maritimes are grappling with critical shortages of hay and animal feed following a severe summer drought, threatening livestock health and farm viability.
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Walmart, U.S. Firms Build Skilled Trades Pipeline
Walmart and other major U.S. companies are launching initiatives to address the critical shortage of skilled tradespeople, investing in training to build a sustainable workforce. Learn about the new strategies.
Free Ottawa Program Teaches Homebuilding Basics to Youth
A new, free eight-week YMCA program in Ottawa is teaching students the fundamentals of skilled trades and homebuilding. Learn about this hands-on opportunity launching in December 2025.
Canucks Trade Rumors, Facility Woes After Hughes Deal
Following the Quinn Hughes trade, the Vancouver Canucks signal they are open for more deals before the NHL's holiday roster freeze. Meanwhile, the team's lack of a dedicated practice facility is again in the spotlight.
Chronic pain patients face medication shortages in Canada
Canadians with chronic pain describe the daily struggle of navigating nationwide shortages of essential pain control medications. Learn about the personal impact and ongoing supply issues.
Salvation Army Christmas donations down nearly 50%
The Salvation Army's iconic Christmas kettle campaign in London, Ontario, has seen donations plummet by nearly half due to a critical shortage of volunteers. Learn how this impacts community services.
Surrey to Open Two Municipal Clinics for Doctor Shortage
Surrey, B.C., announces two new city-run health clinics opening in 2025 to address the critical family physician shortage. Mayor Brenda Locke leads the initiative to improve local healthcare access.
Reservist Gets H2H Scholarship for Millwright Studies
Matthew Steele, an active Reservist, receives the inaugural Millwright Scholarship to study at Fanshawe College, bridging military service with a skilled trades career.
UCalgary launches carbon capture training for skilled workers
The University of Calgary is launching new programs to rapidly expand Canada's carbon capture workforce, driven by a major energy deal accelerating demand for skilled professionals.
Sask. NDP bill requires notification for rural ER doctor shortages
Saskatchewan's NDP introduces legislation mandating public alerts when rural emergency rooms lack physician coverage. Learn about the proposed bill and its implications for healthcare transparency.
Cochrane eyes Australian paramedics for staffing gaps
Northern Ontario's Cochrane district is turning to Australia to fill critical paramedic vacancies. The local service board has approved a plan to hire up to eight internationally trained professionals.
UBC study calls doctor shortage a 'myth', suggests boomer tax
A provocative UBC study disputes B.C.'s doctor shortage narrative and suggests taxing wealthy baby boomers to fund healthcare. Explore the findings and potential policy shifts.
Vancouver's hotel shortage: A 10,000-room crisis by 2030
Vancouver faces a severe hotel shortage, needing 10,000 new rooms by 2030. Expert Stanley Dee argues this is a chance to build hotels that serve as vibrant public spaces and economic engines for the city.
Canada's skilled trades shortage hits crisis levels
Canada faces a shortage of over 800,000 skilled tradespeople, jeopardizing new infrastructure and economic growth. Initiatives like Jill of all Trades aim to empower youth.
Montreal maternity ward closing 3 months due to staff shortage
A Montreal-area hospital announces a three-month closure of its maternity ward starting December 2025 due to severe staffing shortages, impacting prenatal and delivery services.
Flames Trade Debate: Rush or Wait for Conroy?
With the Calgary Flames near the NHL's bottom, should GM Craig Conroy rush trades or wait? We explore the debate, key players like Rasmus Andersson, and the risks of moving too fast or too slow.
Ontario falling short on healthcare: Auditor General
Ontario's Auditor General reveals critical failures in connecting patients with doctors, expanding medical education, and tackling overbilling. Key audits highlight systemic issues.
5,000 Regina patients lose family doctors after clinic closure
The sudden closure of The Gardens Community Health Centre in Regina has left thousands scrambling for care, highlighting Saskatchewan's ongoing primary care crisis. Learn what happened and the political fallout.
Patient's plea to keep life-saving Quebec surgeon
A Quebec patient shares how Dr. Ahmed Aoude saved her life and leg, urging the government to reconsider Bill 2's impact on doctors. Read her emotional appeal.
Survey: Lack of doctors still a major issue in Saskatchewan
A new Angus Reid Institute survey confirms Saskatchewan's family doctor shortage remains a critical problem. Read the details and what it means for residents' healthcare access.
Bill 2 physician shortage threatens Quebec healthcare
Quebec's Bill 2 forces doctors to see more patients amid severe shortages, risking physician exodus and worse healthcare outcomes. Learn how this affects patients.
Habs Legends Pick Best Trades Since 2010
Montreal Canadiens legends Chris Nilan and Rick Green reveal their picks for the team's best trades since 2010 on a special Hockey Inside/Out bonus episode.
Toronto flu shot shortage hits pharmacies this season
Toronto residents face difficulties finding flu shots at local pharmacies due to supply chain issues and high demand. Learn why and how to protect yourself this flu season.
$100K Escargot Theft From French Snail Farmer
Thieves stole over $100,000 worth of escargots from a French snail farm supplying Michelin restaurants, creating holiday season shortages. Read about the investigation.
Reddit Becomes Unlikely Doctor Finder in Ottawa
Faced with a failing provincial system, young Ottawans are using social media to find family doctors. Discover how Reddit fills healthcare gaps where official programs fail.
Fort Macleod ER Closed Overnight - Staff Shortage
The Fort Macleod Emergency Room faces temporary overnight closure due to qualified staff shortage. Learn about the impact and healthcare challenges in rural Alberta.
NAIT event introduces 200 young women to skilled trades
Over 200 students from grades 9-12 participated in NAIT's Jill of All Trades event, gaining hands-on experience in welding, electrical work and other trades while addressing Canada's skilled labor shortage.
Foreign-trained nurses struggle to find work in Atlantic Canada
Internationally educated nurses in Atlantic Canada face significant hurdles finding employment despite nursing shortages. Learn about their challenges and potential solutions.
Jill of All Trades event inspires girls at NAIT
Grade 11 student Christyn Doro builds an extension cord at the Jill of All Trades fair at Edmonton's NAIT, encouraging young women to explore careers in skilled trades.
Strathcona invests $1M in new Sask. Polytechnic campus
Strathcona Resources invests $1 million in the new Joseph A. Remai Saskatoon campus at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, aiming to boost skilled trades for the oil and gas sector. Read more.
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