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.
An 86-year-old man survived a harrowing ordeal after crashing his car into a body of water north of Moncton. Read how he smashed a window to escape drowning in this incredible survival story.
16,000 Alberta LPNs and health-care aides begin strike Saturday after failed negotiations. Critical services impacted as union demands fair wages and staffing. Follow for updates.
AUPE members in Alberta have served strike notice, potentially disrupting health services across the province. Learn about the implications and next steps.
Long-term care workers at a Pictou, Nova Scotia nursing home have voted to authorize strike action. Learn about the implications for senior care in the region and what happens next.
Windsor police report a series of distraction thefts in local parking lots. Suspects target seniors, offering fake jewelry to steal valuables. Learn prevention tips.
Calgary Animated Objects Society uses puppet performances to educate seniors about cyber fraud and phishing scams. Creative approach to digital safety awareness.
Won Kil Kim, 84, remains missing after vanishing during Grouse Mountain hike. Search efforts continue as family and authorities seek public assistance.
Maison McCulloch Hospice hosts free end-of-life planning workshop in Sudbury on November 25, 2025. Learn advance care planning from palliative care coaches.
B.C.'s child-care program now has Canada's highest fees despite NDP promises. Only 10% of spaces are $10/day while families pay up to $95 daily. Learn about the economic impact.
A medical alert pendant proved lifesaving for a Barrie woman who fell in her apartment. Discover how this technology provides security for seniors living independently.
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.
A 60-year-old disabled woman in Sudbury faces extreme hardship living in a collapsed tent after eviction. Her story highlights Ontario's growing housing crisis.
A Saskatoon man shares his father's experience with inappropriate antipsychotic medication in long-term care, highlighting a systemic issue affecting dementia patients across Canada.
Nova Scotia begins construction on new long-term care facility in New Glasgow, addressing senior care needs in Pictou County. Project represents significant healthcare investment.
New Brunswick expands innovative Nursing Homes Without Walls program with new site, providing essential care services to seniors in their own homes across the province.
An 84-year-old senior has died after being hit by a vehicle in Sault Ste. Marie. Police continue to investigate the tragic incident that occurred on November 16, 2025.
An 84-year-old woman has died following a critical house fire in Toronto's Yorkville neighborhood. Police are actively investigating the Saturday night incident.
Winnipeg's home care system faces collapse due to years of neglect, nurses union reports. Critical services for vulnerable patients at risk. Learn about the crisis and its impact.
Nova Scotia government expands child-care access with new spaces in Inverness and Canso. Learn how this initiative supports families and early childhood development.
London Drugs locations across Western Canada are collecting stocking stuffers for seniors this holiday season. Learn how you can contribute to spreading cheer.
Discover how Nova Scotia's Be a Santa to a Senior program brings holiday cheer to isolated seniors. Learn how you can make a difference this holiday season.
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.
A Waterloo senior successfully challenged a $6,000 skincare contract she claims was signed under pressure. Learn how the ruling protects vulnerable consumers in Ontario.
A 25-year-old man faces charges after allegedly scamming Halifax seniors. Learn how to protect yourself and recognize financial fraud targeting elderly Canadians.
Middle Musquodoboit welcomes 76 new licensed child-care spaces to address growing demand. The expansion promises enhanced early childhood education opportunities for Nova Scotia families.
The beloved Stockings for Seniors initiative returns to Halifax Regional Municipality for its fifth consecutive year, bringing holiday cheer to elderly residents. Learn how to participate and spread joy.
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew introduces involuntary 72-hour detention for drug-intoxicated individuals. New protective care centers aim to address public safety and addiction treatment in Winnipeg.
Ontario and federal government agree to extend $19/day child-care program for one year. Parents and providers welcome relief but say long-term solution needed for affordable child care in Canada.
November is Senior Pet Month. Learn how adopting older animals can save lives from Edmonton's Humane Animal Rescue Team and their senior dog Mr. Snipes.