Alberta NDP calls on Premier to address ER crisis
Alberta's NDP is urging Premier Danielle Smith to formally acknowledge and tackle a growing emergency room capacity crisis. The opposition highlights critical strain on healthcare services.
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Lengthy Wait Times at Ottawa's Queensway Carleton Hospital
Patients at Ottawa's Queensway Carleton Hospital are facing extended wait times as of January 2026. Learn about the current situation and its impact on healthcare access in the region.
Timmins Hospital Auxiliary Donates $105K for Equipment
The Timmins and District Hospital Auxiliary has made a generous $105,000 donation to fund critical medical equipment. Learn how this impacts patient care in Northern Ontario.
Windsor Police-Hospital Team Diverts 600+ from ER
A Windsor police and hospital partnership successfully diverted over 600 individuals from the emergency room in 2025, easing pressure on local healthcare. Learn how this innovative program works.
Man Dies After Altercation with Saskatoon Hospital Security
A Saskatoon family has identified their loved one who died following an incident with security at Royal University Hospital. Police and coroner are investigating.
Saskatoon police, coroner probe fatal hospital clash
Saskatoon police and the coroner are investigating a deadly altercation involving security guards at Royal University Hospital. Get the latest details on this developing story.
Alberta ER Pilot Projects Not Reducing Wait Times: Doctors
Doctors at Edmonton's Royal Alexandra Hospital say UCP pilot projects have not cured emergency room overcrowding. Read the latest on Alberta's healthcare challenges.
Patient dies after altercation with hospital security in Saskatoon
Saskatoon police are investigating after a patient died following a physical altercation with Protective Services Officers at Royal University Hospital. The SHA has declared a critical incident.
Windsor ER wait times surge, tracking clock offline
Emergency department wait times in Windsor have surged, while the public online tracking clock remains offline. Get the latest on the local healthcare strain.
Alberta opioid deaths down, but EMS calls surge
While opioid-related fatalities in Alberta show a downward trend, emergency medical responses and hospital visits for substance use are reaching unprecedented levels, especially in Edmonton. Explore the data and frontline perspectives.
New Doctors Ease Service Gaps in Watrous, Saskatchewan
Watrous residents see positive change as new physicians address emergency room closures that plagued the community. Read about the town's healthcare turnaround.
Alberta Doctors: Leadership Lacking in Hospital Overcrowding Crisis
Edmonton physicians are sounding the alarm on a critical lack of leadership as Alberta hospitals face severe overcrowding. Read about the crisis and the call for action.
Patient dies after clash with guards at Saskatoon hospital
A patient has died following an incident with security personnel at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon. The case is now under investigation by provincial authorities.
NDP Calls for Real-Time Hospital Closure Updates in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan NDP demands the SHA update hospital closures in real time after Watrous ER closed nearly 100 times. Learn about the call for transparency and public safety.
Quebec hospitals spend millions on enhanced security measures
Quebec hospitals are investing millions to bolster security, including metal detectors at Notre-Dame Hospital in Montreal. Learn about the new measures and the push for safer healthcare environments.
Stratford Festival Appoints New Artistic Director
The Stratford Festival has announced Johnathan Church as its incoming artistic director. CTV's Alexandra Holyk spoke with him about his vision for the future of the renowned theatre institution.
Windsor ER Wait Time Clock Offline After Launch
Windsor Regional Hospital's new online Emergency Department wait time clock is offline. Get the latest details on this tool intended to increase transparency for patients.
Alberta Medical Association calls for crisis declaration
The Alberta Medical Association details severe hospital over-capacity, labeling it a 'medical disaster' and calls on the provincial government to formally declare a healthcare crisis.
Calgary Doctors Sound Alarm Over Hospital Wait Times
Physicians in Calgary are urging officials to declare a state of emergency due to dangerously long hospital wait times, highlighting a system under severe strain. Read the full report.
Timmins ER doctor pleads for kindness as hospital faces surge
Dr. Kyle Harper appeals for patience and kindness as Timmins and District Hospital's emergency room struggles with a high volume of severely ill patients requiring admission. The situation highlights ongoing healthcare pressures in Northern Ontario.
Art Pilot Project Reimagines HSC Children's Hospital Patient Rooms
A WinnipegArt pilot project unveils a pop-up replica of a renovated patient room at HSC Children's Hospital, aiming to enhance healing through art. See the transformation.
Deaths in ER Waiting Rooms Highlight Canada's Healthcare Crisis
The deaths of Adam Burgoyne and Prashant Sreekumar after long ER waits reveal a systemic failure. A former healthcare worker argues administrators must return to patient care to save lives.
Longer ER waits in Windsor-Essex, hospitals advise clinics
Hospitals in Windsor and Leamington report longer-than-usual emergency room wait times. Officials urge patients with non-urgent needs to visit walk-in clinics instead. Details on the situation and public guidance.
Windsor ERs Experience Higher-Than-Normal Patient Volumes
Windsor Regional Hospital and other local facilities are reporting busier emergency departments. Learn what's driving the surge and its impact on patient care.
Fancsy Mega-Hospital Construction Begins Soon in Windsor
New Windsor Regional Hospital CEO Kristin Kennedy announces construction on the Fancsy Family Hospital Project will begin in spring or summer 2026. Key details on the project's pivotal phase and leadership transition.
Alberta's ER Crisis: Death Exposes Broken Patient Experience
The tragic death of a father in an Edmonton ER waiting room raises urgent questions about Alberta's promised 'seamless patient experience' and systemic healthcare failures.
GTA Hospitals Welcome First Newborns of 2026
The Greater Toronto Area celebrated the arrival of its first newborns of 2026. Meet the families who rang in the new year with new life at hospitals in Vaughan, Etobicoke, and Brampton.
Edmonton man dies in ER waiting room, family mourns
Family and officials gathered in Edmonton to mourn Prashanth Sreekumar, who died while waiting for emergency care. This tragedy highlights critical pressures within Alberta's healthcare system.
Man dies after 8-hour ER wait in Edmonton; family mourns
The family of Prashant Sreekumar, 44, who died in an Edmonton ER after an eight-hour wait, demands accountability and systemic change in Canada's health care.
Medicine Hat man fears for life after Calgary ER death
A Medicine Hat radio host's wait for a neurosurgical evaluation turns fearful following a death in a Calgary ER. Learn about the healthcare anxieties in Alberta.
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