Winterval 2025 Kicks Off Holiday Season in Edmonton
Edmonton's Winterval festival officially launched the holiday season on November 22, 2025, featuring maple snow taffy, horse-drawn carriages, and family activities throughout downtown.
Edmonton's Winterval festival officially launched the holiday season on November 22, 2025, featuring maple snow taffy, horse-drawn carriages, and family activities throughout downtown.
Maisie's Magical Christmas House in North Edmonton features $150,000 worth of holiday lights. The spectacular display is now open for the 2025 season. Experience the magic!
Nursing care workers with AUPE have reached a tentative agreement, ending their strike. The deal was announced on November 22, 2025. Read the latest details.
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.
Approximately 3,500 Alberta LPNs and health-care aides are set to strike Saturday, potentially delaying elective surgeries. Learn the key details and impacts.
Discover Edmonton's exciting weekend events including Disney on Ice performances, holiday festivals, and entertainment options for the whole family. Plan your perfect weekend!
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.
Alberta's UCP government plans hybrid health care allowing doctors to work in public and private systems simultaneously. Learn how this could change Canadian medicine.
Fraser Institute analysts argue reducing federal health transfers would force provinces to innovate and improve Canada's costly, underperforming healthcare system.
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.
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.
New research reveals 8.3% of unionized nursing-care workers in Alberta used food banks in the past year as strike notice looms over failed negotiations with AHS.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith unveils a Dual Practice Surgery Model to reduce wait times for elective surgeries, allowing surgeons to work in both public and private systems while committing to public service.
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.
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.
AUPE members in Alberta have served strike notice, potentially disrupting health services across the province. Learn about the implications and next steps.
Long-term care workers at a Pictou, Nova Scotia nursing home have voted to authorize strike action. Learn about the implications for senior care in the region and what happens next.
Discover how crews are building Edmonton's spectacular Ice Castles for a 2025 return. Get the details on this massive winter attraction and its creation process.
Maison McCulloch Hospice hosts free end-of-life planning workshop in Sudbury on November 25, 2025. Learn advance care planning from palliative care coaches.
B.C.'s child-care program now has Canada's highest fees despite NDP promises. Only 10% of spaces are $10/day while families pay up to $95 daily. Learn about the economic impact.
Harold 'Malcolm' Jones has been living at Saint John Regional Hospital since summer 2024 awaiting a nursing home placement. Discover the healthcare crisis affecting seniors across New Brunswick.
Dalhousie nursing students organize film screening and panel discussion to raise endometriosis awareness and funds for women's health initiatives in Halifax.
A Saskatoon man shares his father's experience with inappropriate antipsychotic medication in long-term care, highlighting a systemic issue affecting dementia patients across Canada.
The Edmonton Radial Railway Society brings back its beloved Christmas Car streetcar service for the 2025 holiday season, offering festive rides through the city. Experience the magic!
Nova Scotia begins construction on new long-term care facility in New Glasgow, addressing senior care needs in Pictou County. Project represents significant healthcare investment.
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.
Santa Claus made his grand entrance at West Edmonton Mall on November 15, 2025, kicking off the holiday season with a festive public skate. Discover the magical details of this annual tradition.
Winnipeg's home care system faces collapse due to years of neglect, nurses union reports. Critical services for vulnerable patients at risk. Learn about the crisis and its impact.
Family of Roberta Place resident participates in class-action lawsuit following deadly COVID-19 outbreak. Learn about the legal action and its implications for long-term care.
Nova Scotia government expands child-care access with new spaces in Inverness and Canso. Learn how this initiative supports families and early childhood development.