Elderly Toronto woman killed in 'cowardly' arson attack
Toronto Police confirm 84-year-old Giovanna Balestrieri was victim of deliberate arson. Homicide investigation underway as suspect caught on video fleeing scene.
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Annex fire ruled homicide after elderly woman dies
Toronto police confirm weekend Yorkville fire that killed elderly woman was homicide. Investigation ongoing as authorities seek answers in 'cowardly' act.
Elderly B.C. Man Missing on Grouse Mountain - Search Underway
Surrey Police Service leads urgent search for Won Kil Kim, 84, last seen at Grouse Mountain on November 17, 2025. Public asked to report any sightings immediately.
Yorkville fire ruled homicide after elderly woman dies
Toronto police confirm the Yorkville house fire that killed an elderly woman was a deliberate homicide. Investigation continues as community seeks answers about this tragic incident.
Yorkville Fire Death Ruled Homicide: 84-Year-Old Victim
Toronto police confirm an 84-year-old woman's death in a Yorkville house fire was homicide. Investigation continues as community seeks answers.
New Brunswick adds site to Nursing Homes Without Walls
New Brunswick expands innovative Nursing Homes Without Walls program with new site, providing essential care services to seniors in their own homes across the province.
United Way Helps Keep Sudbury Seniors Warm This Winter
United Way Centraide Northeast hosted its annual Keep Seniors Warm event in Sudbury to provide winter essentials for elderly residents in need. Learn how this initiative impacts the community.
Santa for Seniors Connects Chatham-Kent Elderly
The Santa for Seniors initiative in Chatham-Kent works to ensure no senior spends the holidays alone. Community volunteers create meaningful connections through gift-giving and visits.
Oxbow demands hospital services back after decades
Oxbow community urges Saskatchewan legislature to restore acute care services lost decades ago. Local representative fights for healthcare equity in rural Saskatchewan.
Man charged in Halifax senior scam targeting elderly
A 25-year-old man faces charges after allegedly scamming Halifax seniors. Learn how to protect yourself and recognize financial fraud targeting elderly Canadians.
Elderly man discovered in Barrie dealership after hours
Barrie police investigate after a 76-year-old man was found inside a local car dealership after midnight, triggering security alarms. The incident raises safety concerns.
North Bay Hospital Cuts 40 Jobs, Union Plans Protest
Unionized workers at North Bay Regional Health Centre will protest Wednesday after hospital announces 40 position cuts to address $5.6 million deficit. Rally planned.
Bill 2 Forces Quebec Family Clinics to Close: Doctors
Quebec doctors warn Bill 2 will force family medicine clinics to close, threatening care for 400,000+ patients. Learn how healthcare reforms impact Montreal.
Outaouais doctors protest new Quebec health legislation
Medical professionals in the Outaouais region are raising concerns about provincial legislation they say will worsen healthcare access. Learn how this affects patients.
SHA introduces emergency service disruption alerts
Saskatchewan Health Authority launches new alert system for service disruptions. Stay informed about emergency healthcare service changes in your area.
SHA to provide daily emergency service disruption updates
Starting November 2025, Saskatchewan residents will receive daily updates on emergency service disruptions across the province through new SHA initiative.
Barrie Police Warn of Roof Repair Scams Targeting Seniors
Barrie police issue urgent warning about suspected fraudsters damaging roofs and demanding payment. Learn how to protect yourself from home repair scams.
Quebec Doctors Warn Bill 2 Threatens Children's Healthcare
Medical professionals across Quebec are sounding alarms that proposed legislation could severely restrict children's access to essential medical care and create dangerous bureaucratic barriers.
Nova Scotia's Digital Healthcare Transformation
Nova Scotia embraces digital healthcare solutions, breaking down barriers and bringing medical services directly to patients through innovative online platforms and virtual care tools.
Trump's Plan to Slash Obesity Drug Prices
Former President Donald Trump unveils ambitious strategy to dramatically reduce costs of groundbreaking weight-loss medications, promising relief for millions struggling with obesity.
Windsor Healthcare Hiring Blitz Amid US Competition
Henry Ford Health launches major Windsor recruitment drive as Canadian healthcare workers face tempting offers from US hospitals. Learn how the border healthcare war is impacting local medical services.
Halifax mothers fight to save infant feeding clinic
Desperate Nova Scotia parents are pleading with the provincial government to keep the IWK Infant Feeding Clinic open, calling it an irreplaceable resource for struggling families.
$30M Endoscopy Suite Coming to Moncton Hospital
The New Brunswick government is making a major healthcare investment with a new $30 million endoscopy suite at Moncton Hospital, promising reduced wait times and enhanced diagnostic capabilities for patients across the region.
Ontario short thousands of long-term care beds
New data from Ontario's fiscal update shows the province remains thousands of beds short of its long-term care commitment, raising concerns about healthcare capacity and senior care quality.
Alberta Drug Crisis Pushes Healthcare Workers to Brink
A new report exposes the devastating toll Alberta's escalating drug crisis is taking on frontline healthcare workers, with rising violence and burnout threatening to collapse the system.
Durham Hospital Expands Services, Reduces Patient Travel
Durham's hospital is undergoing a significant transformation with new specialized services that will keep local patients closer to home, reducing travel burdens for families across Ontario.
Urgent Search for Missing Waverley Senior - RCMP Seek Help
Halifax District RCMP are urgently seeking public help to locate 74-year-old Glenwood Garth Merrick, missing from Waverley since Tuesday. The senior was last seen wearing distinctive clothing and may be disoriented.
Nova Scotia family doctor shortage affects 158,902 residents
New data reveals Nova Scotia's healthcare crisis deepens as waitlist for family practices hits record high. Discover what this means for residents and the government's response.
Expelled CAQ MNA slams Quebec doctor payment bill
Former CAQ member Youri Chassin launches blistering attack on Quebec's Bill 15, warning it will worsen healthcare access and create bureaucratic chaos across the province.
BC Care Home Cuts Harming Seniors: Missed Baths, Isolation
Disturbing reports reveal how funding reductions to British Columbia care homes are compromising senior care, leading to skipped baths, lonely meals, and deteriorating living conditions for vulnerable residents.
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