Ontario announces $11.2 million in new funding for hospitals in North Bay and Mattawa. While the government calls it an investment, healthcare unions warn a severe staffing crisis remains unresolved.
Brockville General Hospital has temporarily closed its obstetrics and gynecology departments due to a critical staffing shortage. The closure, announced January 17, 2026, impacts essential maternal and women's health services.
London Health Sciences Centre's University Hospital declared a Code Grey on January 17, 2026. Learn what this emergency code signifies for patient care and hospital operations.
Edmonton's hospital emergency rooms are overwhelmed, a crisis decades in the making. As winter hits, years of underinvestment and false promises come to a head. Read the full analysis.
Calgary Police Chief Katie McLellan reveals the city has added a net of only 18 officers per year for nearly a decade, calling for hundreds more to keep pace with growth and crime. Read the full story.
Residents of Wentworth North raised funds for a new health clinic, but the facility sits empty due to a critical staffing shortage. Discover the community's struggle and the broader healthcare crisis.
The Alberta government has ordered a judge-led public inquiry into the death of Prashant Sreekumar, 44, who died after an eight-hour wait in a Grey Nuns Hospital ER. The inquiry seeks answers and systemic change.
Hospital executives from Eastern Ontario request provincial backing to expand facilities and adopt new tech, citing severe overcapacity and a $1B funding gap. Read their urgent appeal.
Edmonton doctors sound alarm over emergency room chaos, but the Ministry's response lacks concrete action. Plus, concerns over unplowed parking lots and infrastructure strain from density.
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.
Thousands of nurses walked off the job at several major New York City hospitals on January 12, 2026, in a major labour action over staffing ratios and patient safety. Get the latest details.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Windsor Regional Hospital and other local facilities are reporting busier emergency departments. Learn what's driving the surge and its impact on patient care.
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.
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.
A retired Victoria Police officer has returned to active duty to help address a staffing shortage. Chief Fiona Wilson highlights the value of experienced personnel rejoining the force.
Facing severe recruiting struggles, Canadian police departments like Victoria PD are swearing in retired officers like Cst. Sean Millard. Discover how this trend is reshaping law enforcement staffing.
A serious patient mix-up at a B.C. hospital resulted in the wrong individual being sent to a Surrey residence. Details on the incident and the response from health authorities.
The union representing over 4,500 B.C. paramedics and dispatchers says negotiations with the province have stalled, raising the threat of job action. Read about the key issues and potential impact on emergency services.
Sault Area Hospital dramatically reduces ambulance offload delays, freeing paramedics for emergency calls. A major win for healthcare efficiency in Northern Ontario.
A 44-year-old man died at Grey Nuns Hospital after waiting eight hours in ER. A public letter criticizes the Alberta government for focusing on separation over healthcare. Read the full story.
Kristin Kennedy is set to lead Windsor Regional Hospital. Discover her background and the vision she brings to this critical healthcare role in Windsor, Ontario.
The intensive care unit at Port Alberni's West Coast General Hospital is still closed as officials work to resolve a staffing issue. Learn about the impact on local healthcare.
The Alberta government has launched a review into the death of a man at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital emergency room in Edmonton. Get the latest details on the investigation.
Kristin Kennedy, current CEO of Erie Shores HealthCare, will lead Windsor Regional Hospital starting April 2026. Learn about her background and the leadership transition affecting two major Ontario hospitals.