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Alberta Recall Act Stays: No Changes Coming

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announces the province's recall legislation will remain unchanged for now, despite ongoing debates about its effectiveness and implementation requirements.

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.

Rockyview Hospital Hosts Future Healthcare Workers

Rockyview General Hospital in Calgary opened its doors to the next generation of healthcare workers during a special Take Our Kids to Work Day event, giving young students an inspiring glimpse into medical careers.

Orillia Fights Doctor Shortage with New Training Hub

Orillia launches groundbreaking medical training facility in partnership with local hospitals and universities, creating a sustainable pipeline of family physicians for Simcoe Muskoka and beyond.

Private Medical Tests: Step Toward US Healthcare

Alberta's new policy allowing private payments for medical tests threatens to undermine Canada's public healthcare system and could lead to U.S.-style two-tier medicine, warn healthcare experts.

Fort Macleod ER Closed Due to Staffing Crisis

Alberta's Fort Macleod emergency department faces temporary closure due to critical staff shortages, leaving residents without urgent care access. Learn about alternative options and the growing healthcare crisis in rural communities.

Staffing shortages deny sexual assault kits to survivors

A devastating healthcare shortage in Northern Ontario is forcing sexual assault survivors to be turned away from hospitals without receiving crucial forensic evidence collection kits, raising alarm among advocates and medical professionals.

US Shutdown Threatens Canadian Travel Plans

The longest U.S. government shutdown in history could disrupt Canadian travel plans with potential airport delays, security staffing shortages, and economic impacts crossing the border.

Edmonton Hospital Weapons Screening System Considered

The Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton is exploring advanced weapons screening technology as part of a comprehensive safety strategy following increased security incidents across Alberta Health Services facilities.

Quebec Revives Doctor Payment Reform Talks

The Quebec government is reopening negotiations with physicians over controversial payment reforms, aiming to transform how doctors are compensated while addressing healthcare system challenges.

Quebec Med Students Challenge Bill 2 in Court

Medical students in Quebec are challenging the provincial government in court over Bill 2, arguing the new law creates unfair barriers to medical training and exacerbates the healthcare crisis.

Quebec's Bill 2: Healthcare Trust in Crisis

Quebec's proposed health system reforms threaten the foundation of patient trust and medical professional autonomy. Learn why Bill 2 could destabilize healthcare.

Ottawa's Solution to Doctor Shortage Crisis

Discover how Ottawa is implementing innovative solutions to tackle the critical physician shortage, from international recruitment to streamlined licensing processes that could become a national model.

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