PET scan delays in Saskatchewan alarm cancer patient
A Regina cancer patient's crucial PET scan was delayed three weeks after Saskatchewan's only scanner failed, disrupting care for dozens. Shannon Orell-Bast calls the situation 'unacceptable.'
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Ontario's 'Very Fragmented' Surgery and Scan Wait Times
New data reveals inconsistent wait times for surgeries and medical scans across Ontario, highlighting a fragmented healthcare system. Discover the latest figures and what they mean for patients.
Letter to Editor: Use AI for Faster, Unbiased Court Decisions
A Winnipeg reader proposes replacing human judges with AI to eliminate bias and backlog in Canada's justice system. Read the provocative 2026 letter and other public opinions.
Sask. NDP Concerned Over Cancer Treatment, Surgery Waitlists
The Saskatchewan NDP raises urgent concerns over growing waitlists for cancer care and surgeries, calling the situation a 'crisis'. Learn about the political response and patient impact.
10,000+ CBSA removal warrants active over a year
Data reveals a backlog of over 10,000 active removal warrants at the Canada Border Services Agency, with significant implications for immigration enforcement. Learn about the details and official response.
10,000+ CBSA removal warrants backlogged over a year
New data reveals a significant backlog in Canada's immigration enforcement, with thousands of removal warrants pending for over a year. Explore the details and implications for the system.
10,000 Cases Tossed Yearly Over Trial Delays in Canada
A staggering 10,000 criminal cases, including murder and sexual assault, are stayed annually in Canada due to court delays. As governments argue before the Supreme Court, victims' rights hang in the balance.
Sunshine Coast residents push for long-term care action
Sunshine Coast residents demand immediate action as long-term care facilities remain empty while seniors await placement. Community advocates call for provincial intervention.
Quebec hospital pharmacists plead for help as vacancies hit 20%
Quebec hospital pharmacists demand ministerial action as 1 in 5 positions sit empty, creating medication safety risks. Read about the growing healthcare crisis.
Quebec AG: Difficult to Access Medical Specialists
Quebec's acting auditor general reveals significant challenges in accessing medical specialists. Learn about the systemic issues affecting healthcare delivery in the province.
Manitoba Health Links adds doctors in pilot project
Manitoba launches pilot project integrating doctors into Health Links service. Premier Wab Kinew announces initiative to improve healthcare access for residents across the province.
Dual Healthcare System Could Create Negative Competition
Professor warns Alberta's proposed dual healthcare system may lead to negative competition and reduced care quality. Learn about the potential impacts on Canadian healthcare.
Alberta's Dual-Practice Health Model Puts Patients First
Alberta's new health reforms introduce dual-practice for physicians, aiming to reduce wait times while maintaining universal coverage. Learn how this hybrid model could transform Canadian healthcare.
Alberta's Private Surgery Plan Puts Patients at Risk
Medical students warn Alberta's new private-pay healthcare system will increase wait times and drain doctors from the public system. Learn how privatization impacts patient care.
Nova Scotia has highest wait-list deaths in Maritimes
New report reveals Nova Scotia recorded the highest wait-list mortality rates in the Maritimes last year. Learn about the healthcare crisis and urgent need for reform.
23,000+ Canadians Died on Medical Wait-Lists
A shocking new report reveals more than 23,000 Canadians died while waiting for medical treatment in the past year. Learn about the healthcare crisis and its devastating impact.
Alberta introduces dual practice system for doctors
Alberta's government introduces legislation allowing doctors to work in both public and private systems. Learn how this could transform healthcare access across the province.
New Brunswick backs specialty healthcare company growth
New Brunswick government supports BioScript Solutions expansion, creating jobs and enhancing specialty healthcare services across the province. Learn about this strategic investment.
Site Selected for New Stollery Children's Hospital
Alberta government selects University of Alberta south campus site for new standalone Stollery Children's Hospital. Planning continues for facility serving 300,000+ children annually across Western Canada.
New Stand-Alone Stollery Children's Hospital Location Revealed
Edmonton's Stollery Children's Hospital will get a new independent facility, marking a significant healthcare advancement for pediatric care in Alberta. Learn more about this groundbreaking development.
Nunavik healthcare workers leave due to water shortages
Critical water shortages in Nunavik are driving doctors and nurses away, severely impacting healthcare delivery in Hudson Bay communities. Learn how this crisis affects patient care.
Alberta nurses strike ends with tentative deal
Alberta's 16,000 licensed practical nurses and health-care aides reach tentative agreement, ending strike that lasted less than an hour. Deal awaits ratification.
N.B. man's ER wait sparks minister invitation
After enduring 24 hours in Moncton ER, Peter Phillips invites health minister to experience healthcare crisis firsthand. Read his powerful story and advocacy efforts.
Quebec surgeon questions future after Bill 2
Montreal surgeon Dr. Ahmed Aoude shares how Quebec's Bill 2 threatens healthcare professionals and patient care. Read his emotional plea for support.
Alberta's Public-Private Surgery Model Stirs Controversy
Alberta's UCP proposes doctors work in both public and private systems. Critics argue this benefits the wealthy amid a staffing crisis where 80,000 await surgeries. Read the full analysis.
LaSalle Children's Clinic Closing Over Health Reforms
Montreal's Centre médical pour enfants LaSalle will close due to Quebec healthcare compensation changes, affecting pediatric services. Learn about the impacts.
N.B. Medical Society supports $270M healthcare deal
New Brunswick's medical society endorses a $270 million agreement to strengthen collaborative care. Learn how this investment will transform healthcare delivery across the province.
AHS and AUPE resume talks, strike still possible
Critical negotiations resume between Alberta Health Services and AUPE as 58,000 healthcare workers consider strike action. Get the latest updates on the tense labor dispute.
Alberta Nursing Staff Struggle with Food Insecurity
New research reveals 8.3% of unionized nursing-care workers in Alberta used food banks in the past year as strike notice looms over failed negotiations with AHS.
Alberta allows doctors to work in public and private systems
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announces groundbreaking healthcare reforms allowing physicians to work in both public and private systems. Learn how this affects patient care.
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