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.
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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.
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.
Manitoba extends detention for highly intoxicated people
Manitoba passes groundbreaking legislation allowing authorities to detain highly intoxicated individuals for extended periods, addressing public safety concerns and healthcare gaps.
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.
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.
Northern Ontario Sexual Assault Care Crisis Exposed
A shocking report exposes critical gaps in sexual assault care across rural and northern Ontario, leaving survivors without proper medical and forensic services.
Private Medical Tests: Step Toward US Healthcare
Alberta's new policy allowing private payments for medical tests threatens to undermine Canada's public healthcare system and could lead to U.S.-style two-tier medicine, warn healthcare experts.
Fort Macleod ER Closed Due to Staffing Crisis
Alberta's Fort Macleod emergency department faces temporary closure due to critical staff shortages, leaving residents without urgent care access. Learn about alternative options and the growing healthcare crisis in rural communities.
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.
Edmonton Police Oversight: Reform or Cosmetic Changes?
An in-depth analysis of the pivotal EPS oversight report reveals both promising reforms and concerning gaps in Alberta's police accountability system.
Alberta Nurses Vote Overwhelmingly for Strike Action
Alberta's nursing professionals have delivered a powerful mandate for strike action, with 95% voting in favor amid critical staffing shortages and workplace safety concerns.
Staffing shortages deny sexual assault kits to survivors
A devastating healthcare shortage in Northern Ontario is forcing sexual assault survivors to be turned away from hospitals without receiving crucial forensic evidence collection kits, raising alarm among advocates and medical professionals.
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.
Quebec Medical Students Challenge Forced Service Law in Court
A group of Quebec medical students has launched a constitutional challenge against Bill 20, legislation that mandates family doctors maintain specific patient quotas or face financial penalties.
Alberta Auditor General Investigates AHS Operations
Alberta's Auditor General Doug Wylie initiates sweeping investigation into AHS operations amid growing concerns about healthcare delivery and financial management.
Quebec Revives Doctor Payment Reform Talks
The Quebec government is reopening negotiations with physicians over controversial payment reforms, aiming to transform how doctors are compensated while addressing healthcare system challenges.
Fraser Rejects Notwithstanding Clause for Child Porn Ruling
Canada's Immigration Minister Sean Fraser firmly dismisses employing the constitutional override to challenge a court decision striking down mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography offenses.
Fleming College Research Tackles Nurse Resilience Crisis
Groundbreaking study at Fleming College examines what makes nurses resilient amid healthcare crises, aiming to develop support strategies that strengthen Canada's healthcare backbone.
Quebec Med Students Challenge Bill 2 in Court
Medical students in Quebec are challenging the provincial government in court over Bill 2, arguing the new law creates unfair barriers to medical training and exacerbates the healthcare crisis.
Humber River Health Opens Advanced Medical Simulation Centre
Toronto's Humber River Health unveils groundbreaking simulation centre to transform healthcare education and address Ontario's medical workforce challenges through cutting-edge technology.
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.
Simple Fix Saves Child Porn Minimum Sentences
University of Alberta law professor Steven Penney offers constitutional solution to preserve mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography offenses while avoiding controversial use of notwithstanding clause.
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.
Toronto Readers Sound Off on Healthcare, Housing & Hockey
Toronto residents voice strong opinions on pressing local issues including healthcare wait times, affordable housing solutions, and the Maple Leafs' performance in this week's compelling letters to the editor.
Quebec doctors fleeing to Ontario over health bill
Medical professionals are leaving Quebec's Outaouais region in droves following Bill 15 implementation, creating a healthcare crisis that's pushing doctors across the river to Ontario for better working conditions.
Kingston's Multi-Million Dollar Doctor Recruitment Success
How Kingston, Ontario is successfully reversing its physician shortage with an ambitious $4.5 million investment that's bringing dozens of new doctors to the community.
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