Alberta Health Reform: Small Step, Limited Impact
Alberta's new health legislation allows private payment but maintains central control. Will this reduce wait times or just create more bureaucracy? Read our analysis.
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Saskatchewan Petition Targets Long-Term Care Safety
A Regina resident launches petition demanding mandatory care plan comprehension for Saskatchewan long-term care staff to protect vulnerable residents across the province.
Alberta Doctors Support New Public-Private Surgery Plan
Alberta physicians explain why expanding private delivery within the public health system can improve access to timely care and reduce wait times for essential surgeries.
Nova Scotia long-term care workers vote to strike
Two Nova Scotia long-term care worker unions have voted to strike, demanding wage improvements. The potential labor action could affect care facilities across the province.
$4.7M for Atlantic Canada Dental Care Projects
Atlantic Canada receives $4.7 million federal funding for dental care initiatives, improving access to essential oral health services across the region.
Reddit Becomes Unlikely Doctor Finder in Ottawa
Faced with a failing provincial system, young Ottawans are using social media to find family doctors. Discover how Reddit fills healthcare gaps where official programs fail.
Sunshine Coast residents push for long-term care action
Sunshine Coast residents demand immediate action as long-term care facilities remain empty while seniors await placement. Community advocates call for provincial intervention.
Parent's Guide to Cold and Flu Season in Canada
Essential guidance for Canadian parents during peak cold and flu season. Learn preventive strategies and when to seek medical attention for your child's health.
60 children died in Alberta government care: report
Shocking report reveals 60 children died while in Alberta government care last year. Learn about the findings and what's being done to address this tragedy.
Alberta health spending $9,597 per person in 2025
A new report shows Alberta's health care spending is growing faster than the economy, reaching $9,597 per person in 2025. Discover the key factors driving this increase.
Sunshine Coast long-term care wait times crisis
Sunshine Coast families demand provincial action as seniors face dangerously long wait times for long-term care beds. Learn about the growing healthcare crisis.
B.C. parents push for involuntary care for addicted youth
Desperate British Columbia parents are advocating for policy changes to allow involuntary care for drug-addicted children. Learn about their emotional fight for reform.
Alberta Health Workers Vote for 12% Wage Increase
HSAA members in Alberta approve four-year collective agreement with 12% wage hike, ending 20-month contract dispute. Paramedics, therapists get additional increases.
Cancer patient calls for new leadership at Owen Sound centre
Pat Kelly, a cancer patient at Brightshores Cancer Care Centre in Owen Sound, demands leadership overhaul amid ongoing oncologist recruitment challenges. Learn about the growing concerns.
Saskatchewan extends federal child-care deal
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announces the province will extend its child-care agreement with the federal government, securing affordable early learning and child care for families.
Saskatchewan renews $10-a-day daycare deal
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe confirms the province will sign a renewed five-year agreement for the $10-a-day child-care program this Friday, extending affordable daycare.
Alberta's Dual-Practice Health Model Puts Patients First
Alberta's new health reforms introduce dual-practice for physicians, aiming to reduce wait times while maintaining universal coverage. Learn how this hybrid model could transform Canadian healthcare.
95K North York patients without care in healthcare strike
Over 95,000 patients in North York face weeks without primary care as healthcare workers strike for fair wages. Learn how this affects community health services.
Mom Demands Reform After Daughter's Suicide Following FOI
Maya Cassady, 17, died by suicide after obtaining her mental health records through freedom of information. Her mother now advocates for systemic reform to protect vulnerable youth.
Alberta health workers ratify collective agreement
Front-line health workers in Alberta vote 66% to ratify new collective agreement with health agencies. Deal brings stability to healthcare sector.
Alberta to protect AIMCo from liability in new bill
Alberta introduces legislation to insulate AIMCo from legal liability while protecting companies from greenwashing allegations. Learn how this impacts investors and environmental claims.
New Brunswick Opens Collaborative Care Clinic in St. Stephen
St. Stephen becomes the latest New Brunswick community to receive a collaborative care clinic, enhancing healthcare access for residents. Premier Susan Holt announced the initiative on November 25, 2025.
Quebec senior care crisis worsens as needs skyrocket
Quebec faces a growing senior care crisis with support needs set to surge dramatically. Learn about the current challenges and what's needed to address this urgent situation.
Rising Alberta health costs make private option viable
As Alberta's health-care spending hits 39% of the provincial budget, the UCP proposes private service options. Could this blended model solve the system's crisis?
Ontario Moves to Reinstate Cash Bail System
Ontario plans controversial legislation to require cash deposits for bail, reversing 50+ years of Canadian legal practice. Critics question constitutionality amid public safety concerns.
Alberta UCP enacts major health care system reforms
Alberta's UCP government introduces fundamental health care legislation allowing private-public shifts, changing payment structures, and requiring health card reapplication.
Alberta's Bill 11 seeks health system changes, dual practice
Alberta's Bill 11 proposes major healthcare reforms including dual practice for specialists and changes to drug coverage. Learn how this could impact your healthcare access.
B.C. Amends Mental Health Act to Protect Workers
B.C. government proposes amendments to the Mental Health Act to provide stronger legal protections for health workers delivering involuntary patient care. Learn about the changes.
WECHU approves slight 2026 budget spending increase
Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has approved a modest spending increase for its 2026 budget. Learn how this affects local public health services in our community.
$35M for 30 Canadian Oral Health Training Programs
Federal government announces $35 million investment for 30 oral health training programs to strengthen Canada's dental care workforce and improve access to care.
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