Ontario falling short on healthcare: Auditor General
Ontario's Auditor General reveals critical failures in connecting patients with doctors, expanding medical education, and tackling overbilling. Key audits highlight systemic issues.
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5,000 Regina patients lose family doctors after clinic closure
The sudden closure of The Gardens Community Health Centre in Regina has left thousands scrambling for care, highlighting Saskatchewan's ongoing primary care crisis. Learn what happened and the political fallout.
Patient's plea to keep life-saving Quebec surgeon
A Quebec patient shares how Dr. Ahmed Aoude saved her life and leg, urging the government to reconsider Bill 2's impact on doctors. Read her emotional appeal.
Survey: Lack of doctors still a major issue in Saskatchewan
A new Angus Reid Institute survey confirms Saskatchewan's family doctor shortage remains a critical problem. Read the details and what it means for residents' healthcare access.
Bill 2 physician shortage threatens Quebec healthcare
Quebec's Bill 2 forces doctors to see more patients amid severe shortages, risking physician exodus and worse healthcare outcomes. Learn how this affects patients.
Playwright Tom Stoppard Dies at 88
Academy Award-winning British playwright Tom Stoppard has died peacefully at 88. Remembered for his brilliance and wit, his legacy in literature and film endures.
Toronto flu shot shortage hits pharmacies this season
Toronto residents face difficulties finding flu shots at local pharmacies due to supply chain issues and high demand. Learn why and how to protect yourself this flu season.
$100K Escargot Theft From French Snail Farmer
Thieves stole over $100,000 worth of escargots from a French snail farm supplying Michelin restaurants, creating holiday season shortages. Read about the investigation.
Reddit Becomes Unlikely Doctor Finder in Ottawa
Faced with a failing provincial system, young Ottawans are using social media to find family doctors. Discover how Reddit fills healthcare gaps where official programs fail.
Fort Macleod ER Closed Overnight - Staff Shortage
The Fort Macleod Emergency Room faces temporary overnight closure due to qualified staff shortage. Learn about the impact and healthcare challenges in rural Alberta.
Foreign-trained nurses struggle to find work in Atlantic Canada
Internationally educated nurses in Atlantic Canada face significant hurdles finding employment despite nursing shortages. Learn about their challenges and potential solutions.
AI Boom Sparks Memory Chip Shortage, Warn Tech Giants
Dell and HP warn of a major memory chip supply crunch driven by soaring AI demand, threatening price hikes for consumer electronics. Learn how this impacts you.
Cancer patient calls for new leadership at Owen Sound centre
Pat Kelly, a cancer patient at Brightshores Cancer Care Centre in Owen Sound, demands leadership overhaul amid ongoing oncologist recruitment challenges. Learn about the growing concerns.
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.
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.
Ontario's new doctor residency rules spark outrage
Internationally trained doctors express frustration as Ontario's new residency requirements exclude qualified physicians despite severe doctor shortages across the province.
How Rent Control Worsens Housing Shortages
Jerry Agar analyzes how rent control policies, intended to help tenants, create housing shortages and hurt middle-income landlords. Discover the unintended consequences.
Operation Red Nose Winnipeg Needs Volunteers Urgently
Operation Red Nose makes urgent plea for Winnipeg volunteers to ensure safe holiday rides. Community service faces critical shortage weeks before Christmas season begins.
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.
Matcha Shortages Hit Canadian Cafés Amid Demand Surge
Canadian cafés face months-long delays and rising costs as matcha demand skyrockets. Learn how the green tea shortage impacts local businesses and consumers.
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.
Seattle Airport Fuel Crisis on Pipeline Shutdown
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport faces a jet fuel shortage due to a pipeline spill and shutdown, threatening Thanksgiving travel. Airlines are implementing contingency plans.
Winnipeg-Kenora housing crisis: 1,600 units short
The Winnipeg-Kenora region faces a severe housing deficit exceeding 1,600 units amid soaring rental costs and rising homelessness. Learn how this crisis is impacting communities.
Calgary Housing Waitlists Jump 54% Since 2024
New report reveals dramatic 54% increase in Calgary affordable housing waitlists since 2024. Learn about the growing crisis and its impact on vulnerable residents.
New Fund Proposed for Ontario Affordable Housing Crisis
Ontario housing leaders propose a revolving fund to provide low-interest loans for affordable rental development, aiming to solve the province's housing shortage.
Quebec doctors flee to Ontario over controversial Bill 2
Quebec's Bill 2 triggers mass physician exodus to Ontario. Dr. Emmanuelle Britton's firing highlights growing crisis as over 270 doctors seek licenses elsewhere.
Cottage cheese shortage hits Quebec amid TikTok trends
Quebec faces cottage cheese shortages due to Agropur factory lockout and surging TikTok-driven demand. Learn how social media trends and labour disputes impact supply.
Manitoba nurses vote on hospital 'grey list' over safety
Nurses in Manitoba are voting on whether to designate a Winnipeg hospital with a 'grey list' status due to critical safety concerns. Learn about the implications for patient care.
Quebec's Bill 2 forces LaSalle pediatric clinic closure
A LaSalle pediatric clinic is closing due to Quebec's Bill 2, leaving 5,000 young patients without care. Doctors warn the new compensation model makes pediatric practices financially impossible.
How Nurse Practitioners Are Solving P.E.I.'s Doctor Shortage
As millions of Canadians lack family doctors, Prince Edward Island is leveraging nurse practitioners to bridge healthcare gaps. Learn how this innovative approach is transforming primary care.
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