Windsor beach testing slowed by lab turnaround delays
Beach water testing in Windsor faces significant delays due to slow lab processing, raising concerns about public safety and timely beach closures during swimming season.
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Nunavik water shortages compromise healthcare delivery
Chronic water shortages in Quebec's Nunavik region are jeopardizing medical services and public health. Learn how this crisis affects remote communities and what solutions are needed.
First in Canada: Surrey man gets chronic pain implant
A Surrey man makes medical history as Canada's first recipient of an electrical device implant for chronic pain relief. Learn about this groundbreaking treatment.
Quebec Doctors Protest Bill 2 Threatening Clinics
Quebec patients and doctors unite against Bill 2 that could force family medicine clinics to close. Read how this legislation threatens healthcare access across the province.
Border security crisis: refugees must self-declare threats
Canada's Customs union warns staffing shortages compromise border security, forcing asylum claimants to self-identify as threats. Urgent reforms needed to protect national security.
Vanier Hub: From Parking Lot to Community Space
Carleton University's Architecture Action Lab transforms Vanier parking lot into vibrant community hub, celebrating diversity and overcoming neighborhood stigma.
Alberta Premier distances from DynaLife lab testing debacle
Alberta Premier distances herself from $109M DynaLife lab testing crisis as union warns of potential job action. Capacity expansion plans announced amid ongoing negotiations.
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.
Alberta lab privatization costs taxpayers $109 million
Alberta's auditor general reveals failed lab testing privatization cost taxpayers $109 million. Get the full investigation details and financial impact analysis.
Sisters mark 50 years of living donor transplants
Two sisters share their remarkable story of life-saving transplant surgery as Canada celebrates 50 years of living donor organ donations. Read their inspiring journey.
Canadian Brand Says Moissanite Is the New Diamond
Canadian jewelry brand El&Elle champions moissanite as a brilliant, affordable diamond alternative. Discover how this lab-grown gem offers luxury without compromise.
U.S. visa denials for Canadians over health issues
New U.S. State Department directive could deny visas to Canadians with obesity, cancer or limited finances. Learn how this affects immigration and what applicants need to know.
Report Sheds Light on Hospital Surgery Privatization
A comprehensive new report reveals the growing trend of privatizing hospital surgeries across Canada. Learn how this shift affects healthcare access and costs.
Budget cuts target veterans' cannabis program savings
Federal budget reveals 10% of Carney's cuts come from reducing marijuana funding for veterans. Veterans Affairs to save $4.23B by reforming cannabis program that supplies 30 tonnes annually.
Rocket Lab Spacecraft Begin Mars Journey for NASA
Rocket Lab's twin ESCAPADE spacecraft successfully launched to study Mars' magnetosphere, marking a milestone in cost-effective interplanetary science for NASA and UC Berkeley.
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.
5 new medical professionals join Edmundston healthcare team
Four nurse practitioners and one doctor are joining Edmundston's collaborative care team, significantly enhancing healthcare access in northwestern New Brunswick. Learn how this expansion will benefit patients.
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.
100K Canadians Get Free Genomic Testing in US Partnership
A transformative medical partnership between Canadian and US hospitals will provide free genomic testing to 100,000 Canadians, revolutionizing personalized healthcare and disease prevention.
Brain Glow Detects Cancer: Canadian Research Breakthrough
Groundbreaking Canadian research reveals how the brain's natural glow can help surgeons identify and remove cancerous tissue with unprecedented precision during operations.
Science Battles Immunity's Dark Side: Disease of 1000 Faces
Canadian researchers are making groundbreaking discoveries about autoimmune diseases, particularly lupus, revealing how our immune system turns against us and what new treatments could revolutionize patient care.
Quebec Doctors Challenge Bill 2 in Court
The FMSQ launches court challenge to suspend key provisions of Quebec's Bill 2, warning of catastrophic consequences for patient care and medical staffing across the province.
Orillia Fights Doctor Shortage with New Training Hub
Orillia launches groundbreaking medical training facility in partnership with local hospitals and universities, creating a sustainable pipeline of family physicians for Simcoe Muskoka and beyond.
Staffing shortages deny sexual assault kits to survivors
A devastating healthcare shortage in Northern Ontario is forcing sexual assault survivors to be turned away from hospitals without receiving crucial forensic evidence collection kits, raising alarm among advocates and medical professionals.
HALO Air Ambulance Resumes Flying After Safety Review
Alberta's critical care air ambulance service returns to full operations following comprehensive review and implementation of new safety protocols after temporary suspension.
Trump's MRI Cognitive Test Claim Stuns Doctors
Former President Donald Trump's assertion about passing a cognitive test during an MRI scan has medical professionals questioning the validity and raising concerns about public understanding of medical procedures.
Quebec Health Database Faces Class Action Over Medical Records
A groundbreaking class action lawsuit alleges Quebec's health database Carnet Santé was systematically accessed without patient consent. Thousands of Quebecers may have had their sensitive medical data compromised.
Quebec Medical Students Challenge Forced Service Law in Court
A group of Quebec medical students has launched a constitutional challenge against Bill 20, legislation that mandates family doctors maintain specific patient quotas or face financial penalties.
Harvard Medical School Fireworks Incident: Two Arrested
Two Massachusetts men face serious charges after allegedly setting off commercial-grade fireworks inside a Harvard Medical School building, triggering evacuation and significant damage.
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