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.
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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.
Montreal Children's Hospital Trauma Team Training Revealed
Exclusive look at the high-stakes trauma simulation training at Montreal Children's Hospital. See how medical teams prepare for emergency situations in pediatric care.
Highway 403 Crash in Kitchener Hospitalizes Two Drivers
Two drivers were hospitalized following a serious collision on Highway 403 in Kitchener. Emergency services responded to the incident that caused significant traffic disruptions.
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.
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.
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.
STEGH Deploys Full-Body Scanners Following Knife Incident
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital leadership is closely monitoring pilot projects for full-body scanner technology after a weekend incident involving a knife in the emergency department.
St. Catharines Stabbing Sends Man to Hospital
A man was taken to hospital after a stabbing incident in St. Catharines. Niagara Regional Police are investigating the November 12 attack. Read latest details.
Halifax-area hospitals planning emergency exercises with actors
Halifax-area hospitals will conduct realistic emergency preparedness exercises using actors and simulated weapons. The drills aim to enhance staff response capabilities during critical incidents.
6 Hospitalized After Head-on Crash in Muskoka Lakes
Six people were transported to hospital following a serious head-on collision in Muskoka Lakes. Ornge air ambulance responded to the crash scene as emergency crews worked to free trapped victims.
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.
London Hospital Prepares for Tough Flu Season
London Health Sciences Centre is preparing for a challenging influenza season based on global data trends. Learn how the hospital is bolstering its response.
2 hospitalized after collision north of Belleville, Ont.
Two people transported to hospital following a serious vehicle collision north of Belleville, Ontario. Ontario Provincial Police are investigating the incident that occurred on November 10, 2025.
Tottenham School Bus Crash Sends 4 to Hospital
A school bus slid into a ditch in Tottenham, followed by a secondary crash that sent four people to hospital. Details on the incident and road safety concerns.
St. Paul's Medical Office Becomes Boutique Hotel
Discover how a historic medical office building adjacent to St. Paul's Hospital is being converted into an upscale boutique hotel, blending heritage preservation with modern hospitality in downtown Vancouver.
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.
Windsor Healthcare Hiring Blitz Amid US Competition
Henry Ford Health launches major Windsor recruitment drive as Canadian healthcare workers face tempting offers from US hospitals. Learn how the border healthcare war is impacting local medical services.
Windsor Firefighters' Calendar Funds Cancer Centre
Windsor firefighters are turning up the heat for a good cause with their 2025 calendar fundraiser, supporting Windsor Regional Hospital's cancer programs through community-driven donations.
$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.
Alberta Drug Crisis Pushes Healthcare Workers to Brink
A new report exposes the devastating toll Alberta's escalating drug crisis is taking on frontline healthcare workers, with rising violence and burnout threatening to collapse the system.
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.
Cameraman's Life Changed After Tremor Surgery
After 25 years battling essential tremors, CTV News cameraman John Toman finally finds relief through groundbreaking MRI-guided focused ultrasound surgery at Toronto's Sunnybrook Hospital.
Prince Harry visits Toronto veterans hospital
The Duke of Sussex made a heartfelt appearance at Toronto's Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, connecting with military veterans and highlighting the importance of mental health support for service members.
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.
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