Patient dies after clash with guards at Saskatoon hospital
A patient has died following an incident with security personnel at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon. The case is now under investigation by provincial authorities.
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Quebec hospitals spend millions on enhanced security measures
Quebec hospitals are investing millions to bolster security, including metal detectors at Notre-Dame Hospital in Montreal. Learn about the new measures and the push for safer healthcare environments.
Nurses in makeshift N.B. hospital unit face challenges
The New Brunswick Nurses Union reports staff are managing in a temporary unit at Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital amid ongoing construction. Read about the conditions and union concerns.
Alberta ERs Over Capacity, Need System-Wide Fixes
Alberta's hospitals face a chronic crisis with ERs and internal medicine units operating dangerously over capacity, leading to hallway care and patient safety risks. Read the analysis.
Windsor ER Wait Time Clock Offline After Launch
Windsor Regional Hospital's new online Emergency Department wait time clock is offline. Get the latest details on this tool intended to increase transparency for patients.
Windsor Crisis Response Team Answers 4,210 Calls in 2025
Windsor's Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team responded to 4,210 calls in 2025, a critical service blending mental health support with policing. Learn about their impact and future.
Alberta Medical Association calls for crisis declaration
The Alberta Medical Association details severe hospital over-capacity, labeling it a 'medical disaster' and calls on the provincial government to formally declare a healthcare crisis.
Leamington hospital slashes ER wait times with new funding
Erie Shores HealthCare in Leamington has dramatically reduced emergency room wait times using an innovative admission and discharge unit, now backed by $2.33M in permanent provincial funding. Discover how this model could transform Ontario healthcare.
Lethbridge adds doctors but still faces physician shortage
Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge is recruiting more physicians, yet Alberta's healthcare system continues to grapple with a severe doctor shortage. Learn about the ongoing challenges.
$6.5M Therapeutic Pool for Glenrose Hospital by 2028
Alberta's government and the Glenrose Hospital Foundation are investing $6.5 million to build a new therapeutic pool at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, set to open in 2028 after the old pool's closure.
Art Pilot Project Reimagines HSC Children's Hospital Patient Rooms
A WinnipegArt pilot project unveils a pop-up replica of a renovated patient room at HSC Children's Hospital, aiming to enhance healing through art. See the transformation.
Peace Arch Hospital announces maternity diversion
Peace Arch Hospital in Surrey has announced another temporary maternity diversion. Expectant mothers are being redirected to other facilities. Get the latest details on this ongoing healthcare issue.
Longer ER waits in Windsor-Essex, hospitals advise clinics
Hospitals in Windsor and Leamington report longer-than-usual emergency room wait times. Officials urge patients with non-urgent needs to visit walk-in clinics instead. Details on the situation and public guidance.
Fatal Head-On Crash in Central Alberta Claims One Life
A tragic head-on collision in central Alberta has resulted in one fatality. Get the latest details on the crash and ongoing safety concerns for Alberta highways.
Windsor ERs Experience Higher-Than-Normal Patient Volumes
Windsor Regional Hospital and other local facilities are reporting busier emergency departments. Learn what's driving the surge and its impact on patient care.
COVID-19 Outbreak at Wingham Hospital, New Visitor Rules
Wingham & District Hospital in Ontario has declared a COVID-19 outbreak, implementing new visitor restrictions to control the spread. Learn about the latest rules and safety measures in effect.
Watchdog: Toronto hospital must change security language after incident
Ontario's Patient Ombudsman demands policy changes at a Toronto hospital after a senior with dementia was allegedly assaulted by security. Calls to remove aggressive language.
Alberta separation petition can now collect signatures
The Alberta Prosperity Project has received legal approval to gather signatures for a petition on provincial separation. This move coincides with political shifts, including a new environment minister.
Alberta minister on teachers' strike, notwithstanding clause
Alberta's Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides reflects on the historic 2025 teachers' strike, the use of the notwithstanding clause, and his pledge to rebuild trust with educators. Read the full interview.
Fancsy Mega-Hospital Construction Begins Soon in Windsor
New Windsor Regional Hospital CEO Kristin Kennedy announces construction on the Fancsy Family Hospital Project will begin in spring or summer 2026. Key details on the project's pivotal phase and leadership transition.
Alberta's ER Crisis: Death Exposes Broken Patient Experience
The tragic death of a father in an Edmonton ER waiting room raises urgent questions about Alberta's promised 'seamless patient experience' and systemic healthcare failures.
Montreal Hospital Cancels Surgeries After Storm
Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital in Montreal cancels surgeries following a major storm. The disruption highlights healthcare system vulnerability to extreme weather events in Quebec.
GTA Hospitals Welcome First Newborns of 2026
The Greater Toronto Area celebrated the arrival of its first newborns of 2026. Meet the families who rang in the new year with new life at hospitals in Vaughan, Etobicoke, and Brampton.
Hospital Discharge Error Sends Wrong Patient to Surrey Home
A serious patient mix-up at a B.C. hospital resulted in the wrong individual being sent to a Surrey residence. Details on the incident and the response from health authorities.
Edmonton man dies in ER waiting room, family mourns
Family and officials gathered in Edmonton to mourn Prashanth Sreekumar, who died while waiting for emergency care. This tragedy highlights critical pressures within Alberta's healthcare system.
Man dies after 8-hour ER wait in Edmonton; family mourns
The family of Prashant Sreekumar, 44, who died in an Edmonton ER after an eight-hour wait, demands accountability and systemic change in Canada's health care.
Sault Hospital Slashes Paramedic Offload Times to 20 Minutes
Sault Area Hospital dramatically reduces ambulance offload delays, freeing paramedics for emergency calls. A major win for healthcare efficiency in Northern Ontario.
Man dies after 8-hour ER wait in Edmonton hospital
A 44-year-old man died at Grey Nuns Hospital after waiting eight hours in ER. A public letter criticizes the Alberta government for focusing on separation over healthcare. Read the full story.
Alberta explores potential provincial policing model
Alberta is examining a provincial policing model to replace the RCMP. Explore the potential structure, costs, and implications for communities across the province.
Kristin Kennedy named new CEO of Windsor Regional Hospital
Kristin Kennedy is set to lead Windsor Regional Hospital. Discover her background and the vision she brings to this critical healthcare role in Windsor, Ontario.
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