Non-urgent patients redirected from western Quebec ERs
Emergency departments in western Quebec are redirecting non-urgent cases to relieve pressure. Learn the details and what it means for patient care in the region.
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Quebec ERs Overwhelmed as Patient Numbers Expected to Rise
Emergency departments across Quebec are facing severe strain. Santé Québec warns of increasing patient volumes, highlighting a deepening healthcare crisis in the province.
New CO Alarm Rules for Most Windsor-Essex Homes in 2026
New Ontario Fire Code regulations taking effect in 2026 will require carbon monoxide alarms on every floor of most homes in Windsor-Essex. Learn the rules to protect your family from the silent killer.
E. Coli Outbreak: 5 Hospitalized, Pizza Pops Recalled
Five people have been hospitalized in a Canada-wide E. coli outbreak linked to Pillsbury Pizza Pops. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall. Learn the details and product codes here.
Regina boy, 11, dies in carbon monoxide leak
A Regina man awoke in hospital to learn his 11-year-old son died from a carbon monoxide leak on Dec. 19, 2025. The community mourns young Henry Losco.
Winnipeg woman seeks rare cancer trial in Texas
Cynthia Mitchell of Winnipeg fights cholangiocarcinoma, a rare bile duct cancer, and is seeking access to a clinical trial in Texas. Diagnosed in 2021, she remains determined in her battle.
Doctor's dismissal nearly fatal for woman with rare cancer
A Canadian journalist's symptoms were dismissed by her OB-GYN, delaying a diagnosis of aggressive stage 3C neuroendocrine cancer. Her story highlights systemic issues in women's healthcare.
Toronto Dentist Charged with Sexual Assault During Treatment
A Toronto dentist faces a criminal charge following an alleged sexual assault of a patient during a dental procedure. Police are urging any other potential victims to come forward.
Guards barred from hospital after leaving man in cold
The Saskatchewan Health Authority has banned security guards from its facilities after video showed a man in a wheelchair left outside in freezing temperatures. Read the full story.
Nanny jailed for poisoning Jewish family, hate motive dismissed
A French court sentenced a nanny to three years for poisoning her Jewish employers' food but rejected the hate crime charge. The family's lawyers vow to appeal the ruling.
Edmonton cancer bell ceremony returns after outcry
Alberta Health Services reinstates the cherished bell-ringing ceremony at Edmonton's Cross Cancer Institute after families voiced their concerns. Read the full story of community impact.
More delays at trial of babysitter charged in toddler's death
The trial of a London babysitter charged in the death of toddler Nathaniel McLellan has been delayed again due to legal arguments. Get the latest details from court.
Judge stops husband's 'Death Plan' for wife with Alzheimer's
A B.C. Supreme Court judge has intervened to protect a 77-year-old woman with advanced Alzheimer's from her husband, who openly discussed a plan to end her life if she became ineligible for MAID. Read the full ruling details.
Doctor gets life for poisoning 30 patients, killing 12
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.
French Doctor Gets Life for Poisoning Patients, Killing 12
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.
Safety fears as Winnipeg hospital bus stop moved
The relocation of a bus stop from Victoria Hospital in Winnipeg has raised significant safety and accessibility concerns for vulnerable patients and staff. Learn about the community's response.
IWK Health asks public to help find missing 18-year-old patient
IWK Health in Halifax is asking for the public's assistance in locating Wyatt Zwicker, an 18-year-old patient who is missing. The appeal was issued on December 16, 2025.
New Waiting Room Opens at University of Alberta Hospital
A newly renovated waiting area has opened at Edmonton's University of Alberta Hospital, offering a more comfortable space for patients and families. Learn about the upgrades and their impact.
Brian Walshe guilty of murdering wife Ana
Brian Walshe convicted of first-degree murder for killing his wife Ana, who vanished in 2022. The verdict concludes a nearly three-year mystery that gripped the public.
Regina doctor accused of improper billing, patient safety risk
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.
Wild Mushroom Poisoning Outbreak Kills 1 in California
California health officials issue urgent warning after 21 cases of amatoxin poisoning from foraged mushrooms, including one death. Public advised to avoid all wild mushroom foraging.
Sask. nurse shares scary ER incident with armed patient
A Saskatchewan nurse recounts a frightening event where a patient brought firearms and knives into a Saskatoon emergency room. Read the full story and its implications for hospital safety.
Woman gives birth in car after hospital discharge
An Indiana couple is demanding changes after the mother was allegedly discharged from Franciscan Health while in active labor, leading to a car birth. The father speaks out.
LHSC's new home care transition program aids patient recovery
London Health Sciences Centre unveils a new health care program designed to bridge the gap between hospital discharge and home recovery, providing crucial support for patients like Elisabeth Hutchison.
Dentist charged with assaulting patients in North York
A Toronto dentist faces serious charges after allegedly sexually assaulting two patients at his North York clinic. Police are urging potential victims to come forward.
UK Sanctions Russia's GRU for 2018 Nerve Agent Attack
The United Kingdom imposes new sanctions on Russia's GRU spy agency for the 2018 Salisbury nerve agent attack on Sergei Skripal. Explore the details and implications.
Drug Alert Issued in Simcoe Muskoka Over Dangerous Substance
Public health officials in Simcoe Muskoka warn of a dangerous substance causing severe poisonings. Learn the risks and safety advice.
Vancouver Tower Pivots from Rentals to Medical Lodge
A controversial Vancouver tower project, once slated for market rentals, is being sold and converted into a medical travel lodge for Indigenous patients. The $235M shift reflects changing rental demand.
Nurse fired after video shows ignoring woman in labour
A Texas nurse is no longer employed after a video surfaced showing her asking a woman in active labour to complete paperwork. The incident has sparked outrage and hospital accountability.
Quebec medical directors vow to defy health-care law Bill 2
Heads of Quebec's family medicine departments refuse to implement parts of Bill 2, citing overburdened clinics and a flawed surveillance role. They demand suspension of key articles.
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