London human rights activist Martin Withenshaw passes
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Advocacy Groups Urge Parents to Avoid AI Toys
Consumer advocacy groups warn parents about privacy risks with AI-powered toys this holiday season. Learn what to look for and how to protect your family's data.
Alberta allows doctors to work in public and private systems
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announces groundbreaking healthcare reforms allowing physicians to work in both public and private systems. Learn how this affects patient care.
New HART Healthcare Hub Opens in Windsor-Essex
Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare launches innovative HART Hub on November 19, 2025, revolutionizing patient care access in Windsor-Essex region. Discover the future of healthcare delivery.
Alberta's public-private doctor plan faces criticism
Alberta's proposal allowing physicians to work in both public and private systems raises concerns about healthcare equity. Critics warn this could create two-tier medicine in the province.
Montreal groups ask minister to honour Black community
Community organizations in Montreal are calling on Heritage Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada to formally recognize the contributions of Black Montrealers through official commemorations and heritage initiatives.
Richard Gere brings Tibet advocacy to Parliament Hill
Hollywood star Richard Gere brings his long-standing Tibet advocacy to Canada's Parliament Hill, urging for human rights support. Learn about his mission and key messages.
Toronto winter plan won't protect homeless: advocates
Advocates warn Toronto's winter services plan leaves vulnerable residents at risk as cold weather approaches. Learn about the gaps in emergency warming centers and shelter capacity.
Saskatchewan farm group raises foreign land ownership alarm
Saskatchewan's largest farm organization expresses concerns about foreign farmland ownership, aligning with NDP calls for increased monitoring of agricultural land purchases.
Mom Survives Rare Disease by Managing Her Medical Care
Taylor Coffman shares how advocating for herself in hospital after rare pregnancy-triggered illness saved her life. Learn how patient empowerment can change outcomes.
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.
Cyclists seek clarity from Montreal mayor on bike paths
Cycling advocates urge Montreal mayor-elect Soraya Martinez Ferrada to clarify her position on the city's bike network amid concerns about project completion. Rally planned for Sunday.
Pride Fest Controversy Shows Need for Inclusive Leadership
Trans advocate Marni Panas says Windsor-Essex Pride Fest controversy underscores critical need for diverse representation in LGBTQ+ leadership positions across Canada.
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.
Special needs students left behind in school takeovers
Advocates warn that students with special learning needs are being neglected during school board interventions. Learn about the concerns raised at Queen's Park.
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.
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.
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.
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