New Emergency Evacuation Site for Orillia Hospital
Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital has designated a new emergency evacuation location for patients and staff. Learn about the hospital's emergency preparedness plans.
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Quebec's Bill 2 forces LaSalle pediatric clinic closure
A LaSalle pediatric clinic is closing due to Quebec's Bill 2, leaving 5,000 young patients without care. Doctors warn the new compensation model makes pediatric practices financially impossible.
Orillia mayor uses strong powers to stop tax increase
Orillia's mayor has exercised strong mayor powers to veto a proposed property tax increase. Learn how this decision impacts the city's budget and residents.
Brampton man granted bail in Orillia kidnapping case
Dwayne Pennant of Brampton has been released on bail after being accused of kidnapping a Mississauga man in Orillia. Learn the latest developments in this ongoing case.
Charges laid in fatal crash that killed London doctor
Criminal charges have been filed in the collision that claimed the life of Dr. Agron Alija, a respected London physician. The case highlights road safety concerns in Ontario communities.
Quebec doctors protest health reform, warn of exodus
Dozens of pediatricians protested Quebec's Bill 2, warning it will trigger a doctor exodus and cripple children's preventive care. Learn how this impacts healthcare.
How Nurse Practitioners Are Solving P.E.I.'s Doctor Shortage
As millions of Canadians lack family doctors, Prince Edward Island is leveraging nurse practitioners to bridge healthcare gaps. Learn how this innovative approach is transforming primary care.
Nurse Practitioners Fill Healthcare Gaps in Canada
As millions of Canadians remain without family doctors, nurse practitioners are stepping up to provide essential healthcare services across provinces like P.E.I. Learn how this shift is transforming patient care.
Quebec Doctors Protest Bill 2 at Bell Centre
Quebec's controversial Bill 2 triggers massive doctor protests and potential exodus to other provinces. Learn how this healthcare crisis is unfolding and its impact on medical services.
400 Quebec doctors apply to leave after health bill
Nearly 400 Quebec physicians have applied to practice elsewhere in Canada following the controversial Bill 2, marking a significant departure from historical trends. Read more about the healthcare exodus.
Quebec drops doctor surveillance from Bill 2
Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé confirms controversial physician monitoring provision in Bill 2 will not be enforced. Get the latest on healthcare policy changes.
Quebec suspends health law surveillance on doctors
Quebec's government pledges not to enforce controversial surveillance clauses in its new health law, marking a third concession to appease angry doctors and restart negotiations.
Quebec Bill 2 Healthcare Reform Faces Doctor Shortage
Quebec's Bill 2 aims to provide healthcare access but lacks investment in new doctors and staff. As physicians protest and burnout rates soar, 1.5 million Quebecers remain without family doctors.
Quebec surgeon questions future after Bill 2 shakes healthcare
A Montreal surgeon shares how Quebec's Bill 2 has shaken his faith in the healthcare system and made him question whether he can continue practicing in the province he loves.
Orillia arson convict charged with bank disturbance
Brandon Costa, previously convicted for burning down a historic Orillia building, now faces new charges following a bank disturbance incident in January 2025.
Most Quebecers oppose doctor pay reform: poll
Nearly half of Quebecers oppose Legault's doctor payment reform, with 73% fearing physicians will leave the province. Read about the growing controversy.
Quebec cuts doctor paperwork, frees 310,000 appointments
Quebec's health minister announces reduced physician paperwork, freeing 310,000 medical appointments. Major healthcare efficiency improvement for patients across the province.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wakefield doctor alleges termination over health system criticism
A Wakefield physician alleges she was dismissed from her government role after raising critical issues about Quebec's healthcare system and pandemic response.
Quebec CAQ expels doctor-MNA after health committee clash
Exclusive: Dr. Alain Sioui becomes first CAQ member expelled from caucus following explosive health committee testimony criticizing government's healthcare management.
Quebec MNA Expels Doctors From Health Committee Meeting
A controversial confrontation between Quebec MNA France-Élaine Dubeau and doctors leads to expulsion from legislative meeting, exposing deep tensions in provincial health care reform.
Quebec MNA expelled after doctor law criticism
A Quebec politician has been ousted from the CAQ caucus after launching scathing accusations against the government's special law affecting physicians. The dramatic expulsion reveals deep divisions within the ruling party.
Tillsonburg Considers Municipal Clinic for Doctor Shortage
The Ontario town of Tillsonburg is considering an innovative approach to healthcare by exploring a municipally-operated medical clinic to address critical physician shortages affecting thousands of residents.
CAQ MNA may quit party over health bill tactics
A Coalition Avenir Québec member is reconsidering party allegiance after the government invoked closure to pass sweeping health care reforms, raising concerns about democratic process.
Quebec Politician's 'Poulet' Slip Ignites Healthcare Debate
CAQ MNA Gilles Bélanger's Freudian slip calling doctors 'poulet' ignites controversy as Quebec faces healthcare crisis and debates controversial bill affecting medical professionals.
Doctor spots CTV cameraman's condition, offers life-changing fix
A chance encounter between a CTV News cameraman and an observant physician led to a life-changing diagnosis and groundbreaking treatment for a debilitating spinal condition.
Ottawa's Solution to Doctor Shortage Crisis
Discover how Ottawa is implementing innovative solutions to tackle the critical physician shortage, from international recruitment to streamlined licensing processes that could become a national model.
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