Weapons Confiscated at Saskatoon Hospital Before Metal Detectors
St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon gathered numerous weapons and prohibited items prior to installing metal detectors, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in healthcare facilities.
Category : Hospitals Healthcare
MPP Condemns Sudbury Lab Closure, Fears Healthcare Erosion
A Northern Ontario MPP strongly criticizes the closure of a LifeLabs facility in Sudbury, warning it threatens healthcare access across the region and could lead to significant patient delays.
Edmonton Heart Surgery Rescheduled Twice Amid Hospital Capacity Issues
An Edmonton man faces repeated postponements of critical heart surgery as Alberta hospitals grapple with severe capacity constraints, highlighting systemic healthcare strains.
Nurses Union Vote May Label St. Boniface Hospital Unsafe
A critical vote by the nurses union in Winnipeg could officially declare St. Boniface Hospital an unsafe workplace, highlighting ongoing concerns about staffing and patient care conditions.
Ottawa Hospital Revamps Patient Meals with Chef Stephen Beckta
The Ottawa Hospital collaborates with renowned restaurateur Stephen Beckta to create a new patient menu focused on improved nutrition, quality, and recovery support through better food.
Chatham Hospital Cancels Surgeries Due to Heating Failure
A critical heating system failure at the hospital in Chatham, Ontario has led to the cancellation of all elective surgeries, impacting patient care and highlighting infrastructure vulnerabilities.
Ontario Hospitals Struggle with Overcrowding and Wait Times
A new report highlights severe overcrowding, extended wait times, and rushed care in Ontario hospitals due to government budget pressures, raising alarms about patient safety.
Erie Shores HealthCare Names New Interim CEO
Erie Shores HealthCare has appointed Katelyn Dryden as interim president and CEO, effective March 23, following Kristin Kennedy's move to Windsor Regional Hospital.
Douglas Hospital Flooding Forces Building Closures in Montreal
Burst pipes caused significant water damage at Montreal's Douglas Hospital, leading to the closure of multiple buildings and the cancellation of patient appointments as cleanup efforts begin.
Nurse Staffing Ratios Key to Safe Childbirth
Expecting parents should ask hospitals about nurse-to-patient ratios in labor and delivery units. Following AWHONN staffing standards can be life-saving for both mother and baby.
Burst Pipes Flood Douglas Institute Research Labs
Massive flooding from burst pipes has damaged a dozen neuroscience research labs at Montreal's Douglas Mental Health University Institute, the latest infrastructure failure at the aging Verdun facility.
Saskatchewan Doctors Face Heavy Administrative Burden
A new CFIB report shows Saskatchewan, Alberta and Ontario doctors spend the most time on paperwork, with family physicians particularly affected by administrative overload.
Vancouver Advocates Plead for Patient Housing Before World Cup
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, Vancouver advocates are calling for urgent measures to secure accommodations for out-of-town patients, fearing a severe housing crunch.
Montreal Hospital Flood Damages Lab Equipment After Pipe Burst
A major water pipe failure at Montreal's Douglas Mental Health University Institute caused significant flooding, damaging laboratory equipment and disrupting research operations in the facility.
Red Tape Cuts Could Free Up 300+ Manitoba Doctors' Work
A new report suggests that reducing administrative burdens in Manitoba's healthcare system could save time equivalent to the work of more than 300 full-time physicians.
N.S. Doctor Completes 7 Hip Replacements in One Day
A Nova Scotia orthopedic surgeon has achieved a remarkable medical milestone by performing seven total hip replacement surgeries within a single day at Dartmouth General Hospital, showcasing advanced surgical efficiency and patient care coordination.
Nurse Suspended for Improper Patient Record Access
A nurse on Vancouver Island has been suspended after improperly accessing confidential patient records, raising concerns about medical privacy and professional conduct in healthcare.
Saskatchewan NDP Urges Quick Hospital Safety Action
The Saskatchewan NDP is urging the provincial government to cancel a planned review and take immediate, concrete steps to address critical hospital safety concerns across the province.
126 Quebec Doctors Apply to Practice in New Brunswick
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick reports receiving 126 applications from Quebec doctors since October 2025, highlighting potential interprovincial medical workforce shifts.
Medical Crisis: How a Stranger Saved My Husband's Life
A routine hip replacement turned into a life-threatening cascade of complications, forcing a wife to find her voice and advocate for her husband's transfer to a better hospital after a rabbi's crucial intervention.
Dryden Named Interim CEO of Erie Shores HealthCare
Erie Shores HealthCare has announced Katelyn Dryden as its interim president and CEO, effective immediately. The appointment marks a leadership transition for the Windsor-based healthcare institution.
Hospital Overcrowding Forces Patients into Unconventional Spaces
Patients in Ontario hospitals are being treated in converted ambulance bays and hallways due to severe overcrowding, raising concerns about privacy, infection control, and patient dignity.
Alberta ER Wait Times Fuel Frustration Amid Hospital Strain
Emergency room delays and hospital overcrowding in Alberta highlight systemic healthcare pressures affecting patients across Canada, with residents facing prolonged waits for urgent care.
Alberta ER Waits Fuel Healthcare Worry Across Canada
Extended emergency room wait times and hospital overcrowding in Alberta highlight systemic healthcare pressures affecting provinces nationwide, raising public alarm.
Regina Urgent Care Cuts Sunday Hours Temporarily
The Regina Urgent Care Centre will operate on reduced hours this Sunday due to staffing challenges and extreme winter conditions affecting healthcare services across Saskatchewan.
Tasers in ERs Called 'Horrific' by Medical Professionals
A Saskatchewan doctor's letter suggesting tasers in emergency rooms sparks outrage from medical colleagues who call the proposal dangerous and contrary to medical ethics.
Wingham Hospital ER Closed Overnight Due to Staff Shortages
The emergency department at Wingham and District Hospital in Ontario will be closed overnight due to staffing shortages, impacting local healthcare access during extreme cold weather warnings.
GardaWorld Hires New ER Staff After Cold Incident
GardaWorld is recruiting new emergency room personnel following an incident where security guards left an intoxicated man outside in freezing conditions last month in Saskatoon.
Edmonton Care Centre Mice Infestation Persists for Months
The Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre faces a severe mice infestation affecting nearly 500 residents, with the Alberta NDP criticizing delayed action and calling for urgent intervention.
$1M Investment Expands Bariatric Care in Calgary
The Calgary Health Foundation commits $1 million to expand specialized bariatric care at two Carewest locations, improving access to rehabilitation for Albertans with severe obesity.
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