Dr. Louis Francescutti, an Edmonton emergency physician, takes the helm at the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction, aiming to tackle the root causes of addiction impacting Canada's healthcare system.
Nvidia is set to license technology from AI chip rival Groq and hire key executives, marking a significant strategic shift in the competitive AI hardware landscape. Learn the details.
Discover how Canadian-born Dr. James Naismith invented basketball in 1891 to tame unruly students, creating a global sport for over 400 million. Explore his legacy.
Amazon confirms it blocked over 1,800 job applications from North Korea in 2025, highlighting corporate efforts to enforce international sanctions. Learn about the compliance measures.
A health expert prescribes intentional laughter as a weekly wellness routine. Discover the surprising benefits of a good belly laugh and how to integrate it into your life.
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.
Despite a new provincial agreement with physicians, Gatineau families like Edward Blanco-Steger's, whose doctor is leaving, fear healthcare access won't improve. Read about the local concerns.
A Calgary woman on AISH says a $420 doctor's fee prevents her from applying for the federal disability tax credit, risking a $200 monthly clawback. The deadline is February 28.
Former anaesthetist Frederic Pechier receives a life sentence for poisoning patients in a bid to discredit colleagues. Read the shocking details of the French medical scandal.
An Ontario doctor has been granted a judicial review in her battle against a $600,000 repayment order related to COVID-19 vaccines. Get the latest on this developing legal case.
A French anesthesiologist has been sentenced to life in prison for poisoning dozens of patients, resulting in 12 deaths. The shocking case unfolded in Besançon clinics.
A doctor was assaulted in a Winnipeg emergency department, highlighting ongoing safety concerns for healthcare workers. Shared Health confirms the incident occurred amid rising tensions.
A doctor involved in selling ketamine to actor Matthew Perry receives a sentence of less than a year of home confinement. Get the latest details on this high-profile case.
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.
Miami police are investigating the mysterious death of Dr. Helen Garay, found unclothed in a store freezer. The 32-year-old anesthesiologist was a mother of two from Nicaragua.
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.
Kingston family physician Dr. Elaine Ma is in court fighting an order to repay over $600,000 for mass vaccination clinics she organized during the pandemic. Her case raises questions about emergency response and outdated billing rules.
A judge's injunction has forced Ontario to expand its medical residency program, giving internationally trained doctors like Ottawa's Ashok Kumar Biswas a renewed opportunity to practice. Read about the policy reversal and its impact on the doctor shortag
A significant number of Quebec physicians are obtaining licences to practise in Ontario, highlighting interprovincial mobility challenges in Canada's healthcare system. Learn about the implications.
Former Québec solidaire MNA Dr. Amir Khadir speaks out following his six-month suspension, defending prolonged antibiotic therapies for complex infections. Read his full statement.
A Montreal breast cancer survivor's family doctor quit after negotiations between physicians and Quebec failed. Learn the personal impact of the healthcare stalemate.
Regina city council has approved opening applications for proposals to develop 'The Yards' railyard site, marking a major step in urban revitalization. Learn about the next phase for this key project.
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.
A doctor who sold ketamine to actor Matthew Perry before his overdose death has been sentenced to 2.5 years in prison. Read the full details of the case and its consequences.
A doctor who sold ketamine to Matthew Perry before his death is being sentenced. Perry's family may speak in court. Read the latest on this tragic case.
Dr. Imafidon Thomas Izekor suspended for six months by Saskatchewan medical college after sexual impropriety ruling. Must take courses, pay $80,000 costs. Read the full story.
A doctor faces sentencing for selling ketamine connected to the overdose death of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry. Get the latest details on this tragic case.
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.
The United States has suspended immigration applications from 19 non-European countries. Get the latest details on this significant policy shift and its potential implications.
A doctor faces sentencing for providing actor Matthew Perry with ketamine. The case highlights ongoing concerns about prescription drug misuse in the entertainment industry.