Ottawa Weekend Events: Holiday Lights & Markets Begin
Discover Ottawa's weekend events including Magic of Lights, Luminaire Holiday Kickoff and Christmas Market. Your guide to November 21-23 festivities in the capital.
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Suspect in organized crime probe escapes Calgary hospital
Jagdeep Singh, an Indian national under CBSA investigation for organized crime, escaped from Rockyview General Hospital in Calgary. Authorities are searching for the suspect.
Shriners Hospital Montreal Open House for 100th Anniversary
Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada in Montreal invites families to a special open house on November 29, 2025, to celebrate its centennial with tours and activities.
Alberta announces dual-practice model for surgeons
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.
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.
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.
N.B. Health Minister spends 24 hours in ER waiting room
New Brunswick's Health Minister spent 24 hours in a Moncton Hospital ER waiting room, experiencing the healthcare crisis firsthand. Discover the details and implications.
West Lincoln Memorial Hospital Opens Sunday
The newly rebuilt West Lincoln Memorial Hospital opens to patients this Sunday, marking a significant healthcare milestone for Niagara Region residents. Discover what this means for community healthcare.
15-month hospital wait for nursing home bed in N.B.
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.
Smile Cookie funds create child-friendly hospital spaces
St. Joseph's General Hospital in Elliot Lake unveils three newly transformed child-friendly spaces funded by Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign and Smilezones charity.
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.
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.
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.
What's happening in Ottawa this weekend: Nov 14-16
Your complete guide to Ottawa events this weekend featuring the Barrhaven Santa Claus parade, police body camera rollout, and potential city landfill purchase. Stay informed about local happenings!
Support dog lends paw at Edmonton children's hospital
A yellow Labrador named Pumbaa serves as a facility dog at Edmonton's Stollery Children's Hospital, providing emotional support to young patients during difficult treatments.
Canada's first hospital facility dog comforts sick kids
Stollery Children's Hospital makes history by hiring Canada's first facility service dog, Pumbaa, to provide comfort and support to young patients like four-year-old Jake Davis.
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.
Ontario launches bundled home care to relieve hospitals
Ontario introduces High-Intensity Bundled Home Care program to reduce hospital overcrowding by providing comprehensive medical services directly to patients' homes. Learn how this initiative aims to transform healthcare delivery.
North Bay Hospital Cuts 40 Jobs, Union Plans Protest
Unionized workers at North Bay Regional Health Centre will protest Wednesday after hospital announces 40 position cuts to address $5.6 million deficit. Rally planned.
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.
Surrey Memorial Hospital 'Code White' Calls on the Rise
Surrey Memorial Hospital reports a significant increase in 'Code White' calls, indicating a rise in violent incidents. Learn what this means for patient and staff safety.
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.
Montreal Children's Hospital Clears All Surgery Waitlists
In an unprecedented healthcare breakthrough, the Montreal Children's Hospital has completely eliminated surgical waitlists, ensuring immediate care for young patients across Quebec.
Ottawa: Rain break today, 5°C overnight low
Ottawa residents can enjoy a temporary reprieve from rainfall today, but should prepare for a significant temperature drop overnight with lows reaching 5°C. Get the full forecast details.
Daylight Stabbing Outside Ottawa's Rideau Centre
A brutal daylight stabbing outside Ottawa's iconic Rideau Centre shopping mall has left one man seriously injured, sparking a major police investigation and raising safety concerns in the heart of the nation's capital.
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.
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.
Rockyview Hospital Hosts Future Healthcare Workers
Rockyview General Hospital in Calgary opened its doors to the next generation of healthcare workers during a special Take Our Kids to Work Day event, giving young students an inspiring glimpse into medical careers.
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