95K North York patients without care in healthcare strike
Over 95,000 patients in North York face weeks without primary care as healthcare workers strike for fair wages. Learn how this affects community health services.
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Alberta health workers ratify collective agreement
Front-line health workers in Alberta vote 66% to ratify new collective agreement with health agencies. Deal brings stability to healthcare sector.
HCL Site Services fined $100K for workplace injury
HCL Site Services Ltd. was fined $100,000 after a worker was injured in a trench collapse in Viking, Alberta. Learn about the OHS violation and workplace safety.
Languages Commissioner Concerned About Federal Budget Cuts
Official Languages Commissioner Raymond Theberge expresses serious concerns about federal budget reductions impacting language services across Canada. Learn more about the potential consequences.
Frontline worker calls for improved Sask. addictions care
Chantel Huel, a former addict turned outreach worker, urges Saskatchewan to enhance addiction treatment services. Her powerful story highlights the need for better support systems.
Rising Alberta health costs make private option viable
As Alberta's health-care spending hits 39% of the provincial budget, the UCP proposes private service options. Could this blended model solve the system's crisis?
Alberta UCP enacts major health care system reforms
Alberta's UCP government introduces fundamental health care legislation allowing private-public shifts, changing payment structures, and requiring health card reapplication.
WECHU approves slight 2026 budget spending increase
Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has approved a modest spending increase for its 2026 budget. Learn how this affects local public health services in our community.
$35M for 30 Canadian Oral Health Training Programs
Federal government announces $35 million investment for 30 oral health training programs to strengthen Canada's dental care workforce and improve access to care.
Ottawa addiction recovery group celebrates 42 years
Serenity Renewal for Families celebrates four decades of supporting individuals and families affected by addiction in Ottawa. Learn about their vital community work.
Timmins opens peer-led mutual aid health site
Timmins' DIY Community Health mutual aid center officially opens, offering peer-led support and crisis outreach through volunteers and donations. Learn how this initiative helps the community.
Alberta Health-Care Union Strike Locations Announced
Health-care workers across Alberta commence strike action as union reveals picket locations. Get the latest updates on the labor dispute affecting provincial health services.
Alberta health workers strike set for Saturday
Approximately 3,500 Alberta LPNs and health-care aides are set to strike Saturday, potentially delaying elective surgeries. Learn the key details and impacts.
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.
New Francophone Health Centre Opens in Timmins
Timmins welcomes a new francophone community health centre serving over 1,700 French-speaking patients. Learn how this facility addresses healthcare gaps in Northern Ontario.
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.
Sask. provides $200K for grief and trauma counselling
Saskatchewan government announces $200,000 funding to expand grief and trauma counselling services through Caring Hearts. Learn how this investment supports mental health.
Experts: Private Health Care May Increase Mortality
Medical specialists in Montreal express grave concerns that the privatization of Canada's health care could lead to increased patient mortality rates. Learn more about the risks.
Political Appointees Risk Canada's Health Care System
Experienced health leaders are being replaced by political appointees across Canada, risking universal healthcare. Learn how this shift from expertise to ideology puts patient care in jeopardy.
Alberta health-care workers strike set for Saturday
16,000 Alberta LPNs and health-care aides begin strike Saturday after failed negotiations. Critical services impacted as union demands fair wages and staffing. Follow for updates.
AHS Suspends Calgary Mobile Grocer Permit
Alberta Health Services has suspended the operating permit for a Calgary mobile grocery service. Learn the details and implications for local food access.
Alberta health-care workers serve strike notice
AUPE members in Alberta have served strike notice, potentially disrupting health services across the province. Learn about the implications and next steps.
New Calgary Youth Mental Health Facility Opening 2027
Calgary's new CASA Mental Health facility will provide specialized care for 81 youth with complex mental health challenges, addressing growing needs in Alberta communities.
Midwife services restored to Selkirk Regional Health Centre
Manitoba government reinstates midwifery services at Selkirk Regional Health Centre, expanding maternal healthcare access for families in the Interlake region. Learn about this healthcare milestone.
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.
Non-911 Crisis Response Serves 4,000 Ottawa Calls
Ottawa's innovative non-911 crisis response team successfully managed over 4,000 mental health calls in its inaugural year, providing specialized care and reducing police involvement.
Toronto's New Medical Officer of Health Dr. Michelle Murti
Dr. Michelle Murti begins her tenure as Toronto's medical officer of health, bringing fresh perspective to public health challenges. Learn about her vision for Toronto Public Health.
Toronto's new top doctor: affordability key to health
Dr. Michelle Murti, Toronto's new Medical Officer of Health, declares affordability a critical health issue affecting residents' wellbeing. Learn how economic stress impacts public health outcomes.
Tuberculosis Outbreak in Edmonton Inner City
Alberta health officials declare a tuberculosis outbreak in Edmonton's inner city, with a dozen cases linked to the homeless population. Learn about the risks and response.
Half of young Canadian men at risk of problem anger
New research reveals 50% of Canadian men aged 19-29 struggle with problem anger affecting daily life. Learn about the mental health crisis and available support resources.
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