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.
Redwood Meadows Emergency Services lost critical equipment in a December 2025 fire. A new fundraising campaign aims to replace gear vital for protecting the Calgary-area community. Learn how you can help.
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 fire broke out in the back hall of the Redwood Meadows Emergency Services station. No injuries were reported. The incident highlights risks to critical emergency infrastructure.
York Region Paramedic Services will improve emergency response times by utilizing transit-only lanes, a new initiative announced in December 2025. Learn how this change aims to save lives.
STARS Air Ambulance in Winnipeg receives a major multimillion-dollar donation from Manitoba Blue Cross, enhancing critical care transport services across the region. Learn how this impacts emergency medical response.
A newly active Yukon fault and record wildfires highlight Canada's vulnerability. Experts warn complacency and reactive planning leave the nation exposed to the next crisis.
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
Emergency Health Services in Nova Scotia is searching for a medical kit reported missing in Halifax. Authorities urge public assistance to locate the vital equipment.
Lethbridge County conducted its inaugural regional emergency preparedness tabletop exercise, bringing partners together to test response plans. Read about the collaborative effort to enhance community safety.
Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham is advancing a plan to create a fourth emergency service dedicated to mental health crisis response. Learn about the proposed model and its goals.
A medical team from London, Ontario, is using 3D printing to create custom fixators for severe bone fractures in Gaza. This innovative approach offers critical care where resources are scarce.
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada announces a major expansion of Montreal's warming shelter network, adding 500 new spaces before Christmas to protect vulnerable residents from the cold.
Not sure if you need urgent care or the emergency room? Canadian doctors explain the critical differences, costs, and when a wrong choice can be life-threatening. Learn how to make the right call for your health.
A significant overnight fire engulfed a Hawkesbury apartment building, but all residents escaped safely. Emergency crews responded quickly to contain the blaze.
Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services confronts staffing challenges with 20 paramedics on leave for occupational stress injuries. Learn about the impact on emergency services.
A Brampton house fire has left one male with critical injuries. Peel Paramedics responded to the emergency. Stay informed about this developing story.
Nigeria's president declares national emergency following mass abductions of schoolgirls at St. Mary's Catholic School. Latest developments and international response.
Explore the intricate process of search and rescue efforts in Saskatoon. Learn how teams coordinate complex missions to save lives in emergency situations across Canadian terrain.
Owen Sound introduces a revolutionary digital 911 system that transforms emergency response capabilities. Learn how this technology enhances public safety across the community.
The Lighthouse in Orillia prepares to open its warming centre as temperatures drop. Learn how this vital service supports community members during cold months.
St. Stephen becomes the latest New Brunswick community to receive a collaborative care clinic, enhancing healthcare access for residents. Premier Susan Holt announced the initiative on November 25, 2025.
Internationally trained doctors express frustration as Ontario's new residency requirements exclude qualified physicians despite severe doctor shortages across the province.
Collège Boréal and Confederation College launch partnership to enhance critical paramedic training access across Northern Ontario, addressing healthcare gaps in remote communities.
Russian forces launched strikes on Kyiv despite ongoing US peace negotiations. Emergency services responded to fires as the conflict continues to escalate. Read the latest developments.
An elderly man narrowly escaped a house fire in North Bay Sunday evening. Fire crews responded to Cedar Heights Road around 6:30 PM. Read the full story.
Royal Philips launches Image Management 15, a web-based diagnostic viewer enabling radiologists to securely access and interpret medical images from anywhere, streamlining workflows.
Regina Fire and Protective Services responded to a house fire on Rae Street. No injuries reported. Crews contained the blaze successfully.
A man was transported to hospital following a fire in Ottawa's Centretown West neighborhood. Ottawa Fire Services responded to the emergency on November 23, 2025.
Ontario's Minister of Emergency Preparedness Jill Dunlop visited Huntsville to inspect equipment purchased through a $380,000 provincial grant, enhancing community safety and disaster response capabilities.