Canadian Christmas tree growers face challenging season
Nova Scotia Christmas tree growers confront difficult season as U.S. sales decline significantly. Learn how this impacts Canada's festive tree industry and what it means for growers.
Nova Scotia Christmas tree growers confront difficult season as U.S. sales decline significantly. Learn how this impacts Canada's festive tree industry and what it means for growers.
Health-care workers across Alberta commence strike action as union reveals picket locations. Get the latest updates on the labor dispute affecting provincial health services.
Approximately 3,500 Alberta LPNs and health-care aides are set to strike Saturday, potentially delaying elective surgeries. Learn the key details and impacts.
Edmonton's Fairmont Hotel Macdonald hosts annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony supporting local charitable causes. Festive event marks start of holiday season in Alberta capital.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith introduces hybrid healthcare model, sparking debate about reforming Canada's struggling system. Critics voice concerns while supporters point to Quebec's success with private clinics.
Barrie hospital becomes sanctuary for imperfect trees that would typically be discarded. Discover how this initiative benefits both environment and patient wellbeing.
Ottawa's ByWard Market prepares for festive tree lighting ceremony on November 21, 2025. Discover the holiday magic in Canada's capital city this weekend.
Alberta's UCP government plans hybrid health care allowing doctors to work in public and private systems simultaneously. Learn how this could change Canadian medicine.
Fraser Institute analysts argue reducing federal health transfers would force provinces to innovate and improve Canada's costly, underperforming healthcare system.
Vancouver entrepreneurs Cameron Watt and Stuart McPherson transformed Mexican farmland into Acre Resort, featuring jungle-like tree houses and a Michelin-recognized restaurant.
Discover Surrey's Tree Lighting Festival, Eastside Culture Crawl and exciting Metro Vancouver weekend events. Plan your perfect weekend in British Columbia!
Nova Scotia Christmas tree growers report surprisingly high-quality trees despite summer drought conditions. Discover how local agriculture adapted to climate challenges.
Medical specialists in Montreal express grave concerns that the privatization of Canada's health care could lead to increased patient mortality rates. Learn more about the risks.
Experienced health leaders are being replaced by political appointees across Canada, risking universal healthcare. Learn how this shift from expertise to ideology puts patient care in jeopardy.
Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare launches its 39th annual Tree of Lights campaign, supporting outpatient rehab programs. The emotional ceremony honoured loved ones.
Canadian gardening expert explains the real reasons grass struggles under spruce trees and offers practical landscaping solutions for Canadian homeowners.
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.
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.
New case of Dutch elm disease discovered in Edmonton's north-central area. Learn how the city is responding and protecting urban forest.
Sophie Duplessis, a Riverview teenager, creates the Giving Tree initiative to collect toys for children in need this holiday season. Learn how her project brings Christmas magic to families.
Maison McCulloch Hospice hosts free end-of-life planning workshop in Sudbury on November 25, 2025. Learn advance care planning from palliative care coaches.
A Kitchener family's generous donation brings holiday cheer to Uptown Waterloo as their tree becomes the community's new Christmas centerpiece. Discover the heartwarming story behind this seasonal tradition.
Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare launches its annual Tree of Lights campaign in Windsor to raise crucial funds for outpatient rehabilitation services. Support local healthcare this holiday season.
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 Saskatoon man shares his father's experience with inappropriate antipsychotic medication in long-term care, highlighting a systemic issue affecting dementia patients across Canada.
Winnipeg's iconic 50-foot Christmas tree officially lit up outside City Hall, marking the start of the holiday season. CTV's Colleen Bready participated in the lighting ceremony that brings festive cheer to the community.
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.