Quebec doctor access worse than Ontario despite numbers
A Gazette fact-check confirms Premier Legault's claims: Quebec has more doctors per capita than Ontario, yet access to family physicians is worse. Discover the data behind this paradox.
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Medicine Hat Radio Host Fights Brain Tumor, Needs Help
Longtime Medicine Hat broadcaster Kim Johnston faces debilitating health crisis as community rallies. Rural Albertans speak out about healthcare challenges. Support grows for local radio personality.
Alberta allows doctors to work in public and private systems
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announces groundbreaking healthcare reforms allowing physicians to work in both public and private systems. Learn how this affects patient care.
New HART Healthcare Hub Opens in Windsor-Essex
Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare launches innovative HART Hub on November 19, 2025, revolutionizing patient care access in Windsor-Essex region. Discover the future of healthcare delivery.
Alberta Premier Smith Negotiating MOU with Ottawa
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith reveals ongoing MOU negotiations with the federal government, seeking pipeline expansion and addressing unpaid oil and gas taxes affecting rural municipalities.
Alberta's public-private doctor plan faces criticism
Alberta's proposal allowing physicians to work in both public and private systems raises concerns about healthcare equity. Critics warn this could create two-tier medicine in the province.
Windsor allows Street Help wheelchair ramp after review
Windsor clarifies bylaw rules, permitting Street Help to continue using portable wheelchair ramp after initial confusion over legality. Accessibility prevails.
Alberta renewable energy revenue growth stalls
Rural Alberta faces $84M in lost renewable revenue as projects cancel amid policy changes. Discover how this impacts communities and economic growth.
Fire damages home in Ottawa's rural south end
Ottawa Fire Services responded to a residential fire in the city's rural south end. Investigation vehicle deployed to determine cause and extent of damage.
Saskatchewan signs first nurse practitioner contracts
Saskatchewan takes historic step by signing first contracts with nurse practitioners to expand primary care access across the province. Learn how this initiative will transform healthcare delivery.
Family turned away from hotel over guide dog
An Ottawa family was refused service at a Saint-Jérôme Comfort Inn due to a service dog. The incident highlights ongoing accessibility challenges in Canada. Learn more about your rights.
Community protests ER closures at Mission Memorial Hospital
Community members gathered outside Mission Memorial Hospital to protest emergency room closures. Learn about the growing concerns over healthcare access in British Columbia.
Multiple Officers Shot in Rural Kansas Shooting
Multiple law enforcement officers were shot in a rural Kansas incident on November 15, 2025. Stay informed about this developing story and its implications for community safety.
Photographer Confronted Capturing Alberta Birds
A serene Alberta morning of wildlife photography turns confrontational when a local resident demands a Postmedia journalist leave the area. Read the full story.
Oxbow demands hospital services back after decades
Oxbow community urges Saskatchewan legislature to restore acute care services lost decades ago. Local representative fights for healthcare equity in rural Saskatchewan.
Quebec judge denies medical students' Bill 2 challenge
Superior Court rejects medical students' request to suspend parts of Quebec's new doctors' law, citing public's right to medical care over free speech concerns.
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.
Tsuut'ina Rejects G7 Scroll Over Water Issues
Tsuut'ina Nation refuses symbolic G7 gift, citing Canada's failure to resolve long-standing drinking water advisories on reserves. Read the full story.
Ontario Braces for Severe Flu Season: Health Alert
Health experts warn Ontario could face a challenging flu season. Learn about vaccine access concerns and preventive measures to protect your family this winter.
Calgary Mom Faces Flu Vaccine Access Challenges
A Calgary mother's difficulty accessing flu shots reflects broader concerns as experts warn of a severe flu season ahead. Learn about vaccination challenges in Alberta.
New Website Connects Canadians with Cancer Clinical Trials
A new online platform helps Canadian cancer patients discover available clinical trials. Learn how this resource could transform cancer care access across the country.
Outaouais doctors protest new Quebec health legislation
Medical professionals in the Outaouais region are raising concerns about provincial legislation they say will worsen healthcare access. Learn how this affects patients.
Woman escapes stolen vehicle in Alberta, charges laid
A woman escaped from a stolen vehicle in rural Alberta leading to multiple charges. RCMP investigation continues as authorities seek witnesses.
STM weekend strike threatens food bank access
Labour tribunal considers conditions for STM weekend strike as food bank director warns shutdown would endanger vulnerable Montrealers needing essential services.
Quebec Doctors Warn Bill 2 Threatens Children's Healthcare
Medical professionals across Quebec are sounding alarms that proposed legislation could severely restrict children's access to essential medical care and create dangerous bureaucratic barriers.
Farmfair International Bridges Urban-Rural Divide in Edmonton
Edmonton's Farmfair International returns with rodeo thrills, agricultural education, and family entertainment, connecting city dwellers with Alberta's farming heritage.
Saskatchewan's crumbling bridges spark urgent calls for action
Saskatchewan municipal leaders declare bridge maintenance a critical priority, warning that failing infrastructure jeopardizes safety, agriculture, and economic stability across the province.
Nova Scotia's Digital Healthcare Transformation
Nova Scotia embraces digital healthcare solutions, breaking down barriers and bringing medical services directly to patients through innovative online platforms and virtual care tools.
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.
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