Alberta Health Reform: Small Step, Limited Impact
Alberta's new health legislation allows private payment but maintains central control. Will this reduce wait times or just create more bureaucracy? Read our analysis.
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Alberta Doctors Support New Public-Private Surgery Plan
Alberta physicians explain why expanding private delivery within the public health system can improve access to timely care and reduce wait times for essential surgeries.
Sunshine Coast long-term care wait times crisis
Sunshine Coast families demand provincial action as seniors face dangerously long wait times for long-term care beds. Learn about the growing healthcare crisis.
IBL introduces pitch clock for 2025 professional baseball season
The Intercounty Baseball League announces pitch clock implementation for 2025 season, marking significant fan experience changes as league turns professional. Learn how this affects game pace.
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.
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.
Windsor-Essex MRI/CT scan delays reach 2 years
Patients in Windsor-Essex face critical delays for MRI and CT scans due to staffing shortages, with some waiting up to two years for essential diagnostics.
RVH alerts public to long emergency wait times
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie alerts patients about significant wait times due to high volume. Plan your visit accordingly and consider alternatives for non-urgent care.
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.
Alberta's health reform sparks debate on fixing system
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith introduces hybrid healthcare model, sparking debate about reforming Canada's struggling system. Critics voice concerns while supporters point to Quebec's success with private clinics.
Alberta announces dual-practice model for surgeons
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith unveils a Dual Practice Surgery Model to reduce wait times for elective surgeries, allowing surgeons to work in both public and private systems while committing to public service.
Auditor General Reveals $125M Loss in Alberta Lab Privatization
Alberta's Auditor General exposes UCP government's disastrous Dynalife lab privatization that wasted $125 million and caused 5-week test wait times. Read the shocking findings.
N.B. Health Minister spends 24 hours in ER waiting room
New Brunswick's Health Minister spent 24 hours in a Moncton Hospital ER waiting room, experiencing the healthcare crisis firsthand. Discover the details and implications.
15-month hospital wait for nursing home bed in N.B.
Harold 'Malcolm' Jones has been living at Saint John Regional Hospital since summer 2024 awaiting a nursing home placement. Discover the healthcare crisis affecting seniors across New Brunswick.
20-Hour ER Wait Leads to Emergency Surgery Discovery
Lori Stetina endured a 20-hour ER wait before learning she needed emergency surgery. This case highlights Canada's ongoing healthcare access challenges and emergency room delays.
Manitoba ER wait leads to emergency surgery with 19 staples
Lori Stetina endured a 19-hour wait in a Manitoba emergency room before undergoing unexpected surgery. Her story highlights Canada's healthcare crisis. Read her full experience.
Private-pay medical testing won't fix wait times: doctors
Emergency physicians warn Alberta's private-pay diagnostic testing legislation will worsen wait times and healthcare equity. Learn why this approach threatens public healthcare.
NB Hospital Death Lawsuit Settled by Family
The family of a New Brunswick man who died in a hospital emergency room has reached a settlement in their lawsuit. The case highlights ongoing concerns about emergency healthcare in Canada.
Ottawa Hospital ER Wait Times Exposed
New data reveals emergency room wait times at Ottawa hospitals. Learn what patients face and how the healthcare system is responding to increasing demands.
Montreal Children's Hospital Clears All Surgery Waitlists
In an unprecedented healthcare breakthrough, the Montreal Children's Hospital has completely eliminated surgical waitlists, ensuring immediate care for young patients across Quebec.
Saskatoon Family's Hospital Hallway Healthcare Horror
A Saskatchewan family shares their traumatic experience with hallway healthcare at RUH, calling for systemic reforms after their loved one spent days receiving treatment in public corridors.
Nova Scotia ER Patients Wait 70+ Hours for Beds
Shocking new data reveals Nova Scotia emergency room patients are waiting more than three days for hospital admission, exposing a deepening healthcare crisis in Atlantic Canada.
Alberta Pharmacy Vaccine Rollout Faces Bottlenecks
Albertans seeking COVID-19 vaccinations are encountering significant wait times at pharmacies across the province as limited vaccine supply struggles to meet overwhelming public demand.
Toronto Readers Sound Off on Healthcare, Housing & Hockey
Toronto residents voice strong opinions on pressing local issues including healthcare wait times, affordable housing solutions, and the Maple Leafs' performance in this week's compelling letters to the editor.
DreamEgg Sunrise Alarm Clock: Limited-Time Sale
Transform your mornings with the DreamEgg Sunrise Alarm Clock, now on sale with exclusive discounts. This innovative device simulates natural sunrise and offers multiple soothing sounds for a gentler wake-up experience.
Winnipeg's Portage Place Clock Tower Future Uncertain
The fate of Portage Place's beloved clock tower hangs in the balance as Winnipeg debates preserving this iconic piece of downtown history while planning massive redevelopment.
Expert Sleep Tips for Daylight Saving Time Transition
As clocks fall back one hour, a sleep specialist reveals practical strategies to help Canadians adapt smoothly to the time change and maintain healthy sleep patterns.
Ottawa's Final Fall Back? Movement to End Time Change Grows
As Ottawa residents prepare to turn back their clocks this weekend, a growing movement is pushing to make this the last seasonal time change. Discover why sleep experts and politicians are advocating for permanent standard time and how it could affect you
Daylight Saving Time Debate: Health Risks in Canada
As Canadians prepare to spring forward, medical experts and politicians sound the alarm about the dangerous effects of seasonal clock changes on public health and safety.
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