20-Hour ER Wait Leads to Emergency Surgery Discovery
Lori Stetina endured a 20-hour ER wait before learning she needed emergency surgery. This case highlights Canada's ongoing healthcare access challenges and emergency room delays.
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Edmonton store honors teen cancer patient with trading card
Wayne's Sports Cards creates special trading card for 13-year-old Everett Misenas battling cancer during grand reopening. Heartwarming community support story.
Pope returns 62 Indigenous artifacts to Canada
The Vatican Museums are repatriating 62 Indigenous artifacts to Canada as part of reconciliation efforts. This historic return marks significant progress in addressing colonial legacy.
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.
Manitoba ER wait leads to emergency surgery with 19 staples
Lori Stetina endured a 19-hour wait in a Manitoba emergency room before undergoing unexpected surgery. Her story highlights Canada's healthcare crisis. Read her full experience.
University of Regina Names First Indigenous Chancellor
Former Cowesses First Nation Chief Cadmus Delmore becomes University of Regina's inaugural Indigenous chancellor in historic appointment. Learn about this milestone for Indigenous representation.
Patient complaints rising in Ontario healthcare system
Ontario's ombudsman reports significant increase in patient complaints about healthcare services. Learn about the concerns and what it means for healthcare access.
Ottawa Hospital ER Wait Times Exposed
New data reveals emergency room wait times at Ottawa hospitals. Learn what patients face and how the healthcare system is responding to increasing demands.
Lethbridge's First Indigenous Court Officially Opens
Lethbridge celebrates the opening of Alberta's first Indigenous court, marking a significant step toward reconciliation and culturally appropriate justice for Indigenous communities.
Indigenous Services Minister Addresses Budget Questions
Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty reassures communities about budget allocations. Get the latest on federal Indigenous funding and policy developments.
Federal Budget Fails First Nations: AFN Chief
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak expresses deep disappointment with Canada's 2024 federal budget, calling it a failure to address critical infrastructure gaps and implement Jordan's Principle.
NB Hospital to Pay $5K for French Language Rights Violation
A New Brunswick hospital must compensate a patient $5,000 after staff failed to provide services in French, highlighting ongoing official language rights enforcement in Canada's only bilingual province.
$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.
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.
Bill 2: Strike 3 for Quebec Health Care?
Quebec's health care system faces a potential triple threat under Bill 2, with experts warning of devastating consequences for patient care and medical privacy rights across the province.
Saskatoon Family's Hospital Hallway Healthcare Horror
A Saskatchewan family shares their traumatic experience with hallway healthcare at RUH, calling for systemic reforms after their loved one spent days receiving treatment in public corridors.
Indigenous Treaty Mural Unveiled in Toronto During Recognition Week
UFCW Canada and the Moccasin Identifier project collaborate on powerful visual tribute during Treaties Recognition Week, educating Canadians about Indigenous treaty relationships through art.
Manitoba First Nations Push for Federal Budget Changes
Manitoba First Nations leaders are calling for urgent amendments to the federal budget, arguing it fails to address pressing infrastructure, healthcare, and economic development needs in their communities.
Cancer patient spends 6 days in hospital hallway
A Saskatchewan cancer patient's heartbreaking ordeal reveals healthcare system cracks as she spends nearly a week receiving treatment in a busy hospital hallway.
Nova Scotia ER Patients Wait 70+ Hours for Beds
Shocking new data reveals Nova Scotia emergency room patients are waiting more than three days for hospital admission, exposing a deepening healthcare crisis in Atlantic Canada.
Federal Budget Fails Indigenous Health, Education
Indigenous leaders across Canada express deep disappointment as federal budget neglects critical healthcare and education needs, calling it a missed opportunity for reconciliation.
German Nurse Gets Life for Murdering 10 Patients
A former German nurse has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 10 patients in a disturbing case that has shaken Germany's healthcare system. Discover the chilling details of how he manipulated medical records and administered lethal drug ove
Vatican to Return Indigenous Artifacts to Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Indigenous advocates hail the Vatican's plan to repatriate sacred artifacts as a powerful step toward reconciliation and cultural healing.
Missing 79-year-old Windsor woman found safe by police
LaSalle Police successfully locate missing elderly woman with dementia after community-wide search effort. The senior has been reunited with family.
Southlake's Therapeutic Patio Revolutionizes Mental Health Care
Newmarket's Southlake Regional Health Centre is transforming patient care with a state-of-the-art therapeutic patio designed specifically for mental health patients, featuring enhanced safety and comfort elements.
Quebec's Bill 2: Healthcare Trust in Crisis
Quebec's proposed health system reforms threaten the foundation of patient trust and medical professional autonomy. Learn why Bill 2 could destabilize healthcare.
Ottawa Indigenous Music Festival Returns with Cultural Celebration
Experience the vibrant return of Ottawa's Indigenous Music Festival, featuring diverse artists, cultural workshops, and family-friendly activities that showcase the richness of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit musical traditions.
Winnipeg ER Doctor Charged with Patient Assault
A Winnipeg emergency room physician has been charged with assault following a disturbing incident involving a patient at a local hospital, raising serious questions about medical conduct and patient safety.
Winnipeg Plastic Surgery Clinic Abruptly Closes
A Winnipeg woman shares her shocking story after her plastic surgery clinic suddenly shut down, leaving her without post-operative care and raising serious concerns about patient safety in Canada's private healthcare sector.
Canada's Land Rights Reckoning: Time to Face Facts
A hard-hitting analysis of Canada's urgent need to confront Indigenous land rights realities. Discover why traditional approaches are failing and what meaningful reconciliation truly requires.
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