Seven people were hospitalized following a significant fire at the Value Lodge motel in Nanaimo on December 27, 2025. Emergency crews responded to the blaze, which caused extensive damage. Read the latest details.
The Alberta government has launched a review after Prashanth Sreekumar, 44, died in an Edmonton emergency room while waiting for a doctor. The tragedy highlights ongoing pressures on the healthcare system.
The wife of Prashant Sreekumar demands answers after he died at Grey Nuns Hospital following an 8-hour wait. She questions accountability and potential negligence.
Elon Musk compares Canada's government-run healthcare to the DMV after a 44-year-old Edmonton father died following an 8-hour ER wait. The tragic case sparks national debate.
Mission Memorial and Ridge Meadows Hospitals announce temporary overnight ER closures and maternity diversions due to acute staffing shortages. Learn the details and impacts.
Mission Memorial Hospital in B.C. is experiencing overnight emergency room closures due to critical staffing challenges, resuming service disruptions. Learn about the impact and response.
Mission Memorial Hospital's emergency department will operate reduced hours from Dec. 29 to Jan. 6 due to a physician shortage. Learn the details and where to seek urgent care.
Casa Spinelli, a house in Edmonton, has opened its doors to provide a vital home for lung transplant patients during their critical recovery. Discover how this initiative is saving lives.
The Regina Urgent Care Centre on Albert Street is closed during the Christmas holidays, prompting criticism from the Saskatchewan NDP over reduced healthcare access.
Ken Retkowski has spent 17 years at Renfrew Victoria Hospital, unable to leave due to a lack of provincial funding for specialized care. His story highlights systemic gaps in long-term healthcare support.
Find out which Winnipeg walk-in clinics are open on December 25 and 26, 2025. Plan your holiday healthcare needs with this essential guide.
The Milk River Emergency Room in southern Alberta is temporarily closed due to a critical staff shortage. It is scheduled to reopen Friday night after a new doctor was recruited for the community.
Investigators search for answers after a fatal gas explosion destroys a Bristol, Pennsylvania nursing home on December 24, 2025. Get the latest details on the tragedy and recovery efforts.
A critical emergency room in British Columbia's Interior will shut down for 25 hours starting Christmas Eve, impacting holiday healthcare access. Learn the details and official reasoning.
Four major Edmonton hospitals have reinstated mandatory masking for all patients and visitors as of December 23, 2025. Learn the details and which facilities are affected.
Severe flooding has forced the indefinite closure of the Manitoulin Central Family Health Team clinic in Mindemoya, disrupting essential healthcare services for island residents.
Emergency rooms in Quebec are overwhelmed as flu and COVID-19 cases surge early. Health officials urge the public to avoid ERs for non-urgent care. Learn more about the situation.
A national association warns of critical staffing shortages in Canada's medical labs, calling for urgent funding to train the next generation of professionals. Learn about the crisis and its impact on healthcare.
Newfoundland and Labrador's health authority CEO confirms an external audit into a travel nurse contracting firm, following concerns over possible fraudulent activity. Get the latest details.
The Saskatchewan Health Authority has banned security guards from its facilities after video showed a man in a wheelchair left outside in freezing temperatures. Read the full story.
An Edmonton-born physician shares her challenging journey through Canada's restrictive medical residency system, highlighting barriers for Canadian-trained doctors seeking to practice at home.
A Winnipeg firefighter was transported to hospital following a fire in the Fort Richmond area. The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service confirms the incident occurred on December 20, 2025.
Alberta's healthcare system is straining under a sharp rise in influenza cases, with Calgary hospitals experiencing disproportionate pressure. Health officials brace for the peak.
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.
Security personnel involved in a recent incident are no longer permitted to work at Saskatoon's Victoria Hospital. Get the latest details on the investigation and hospital response.
Alberta Health Services reinstates public bell-ringing ceremonies at Edmonton's Stollery Children's Hospital after listening to families. The tradition returns March 1.
Doctors Manitoba warns of severe doctor shortages in rural emergency rooms during the holidays, urging residents to plan ahead. Learn which communities are affected.
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre will install a state-of-the-art MAGNETOM Flow Elite MRI scanner at the Rizzardo Health and Wellness Centre in 2026, a first for the region. Learn more about this major healthcare upgrade.
The South Huron Medical Centre's weekend walk-in clinic in Exeter, Ont. will shut down on Dec. 29, 2025. This closure marks the end of accessible after-hours care in the region, raising concerns for residents.
The announcement of a new site for Edmonton's Stollery Children's Hospital, a critical hub serving 300,000 kids annually, has been overlooked. This planning phase is crucial for accountability and a successful build.