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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Bolsonaro lawyers appeal coup conviction in court
Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro's legal team files motion to annul his coup conviction. Get the latest developments on this high-profile political case.
First Private Mental Health Walk-In Clinic Opens in Sudbury
Northern Ontario's inaugural private mental health walk-in clinic has launched in Sudbury, offering immediate support services. Discover how this healthcare innovation addresses critical gaps in mental health care access.
Netflix actor Tony Germano dies in Brazil home fall
Tony Germano, Netflix and Nickelodeon voice actor, died at 55 after falling during home repairs in São Paulo. Learn about his career and legacy.
TB Outbreak Hits Labrador After Inuit Funding Loss
Labrador faces a tuberculosis outbreak weeks after Inuit groups warned about health funding cuts. Learn about the crisis and its impact on Indigenous communities.
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.
World's First Single-Dose Dengue Vaccine Approved in Brazil
Brazil makes medical history by approving the world's first single-dose dengue vaccine, offering new hope against the mosquito-borne disease affecting millions globally.
Brazil's Bolsonaro starts 27-year coup sentence
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro begins 27-year prison sentence for coup attempt. Get the latest details on this historic political development.
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?
Brazil Supreme Court upholds Bolsonaro incarceration
Brazil's Supreme Court has ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro's incarceration after he tampered with his ankle monitor. The decision marks a significant escalation in his legal troubles.
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.
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.
Bolsonaro meets judge day after early coup arrest
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro faces judicial proceedings following his unexpected arrest days before scheduled imprisonment for leading a coup attempt. Read the latest developments.
COP30 Reaches Global Climate Deal on Fossil Fuels
A new global climate deal emerges from COP30 in Brazil, aiming to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels. Read the details on the hard-fought agreement.
Bolsonaro Arrested Preemptively Before Prison Sentence
Brazil's Supreme Court orders preemptive arrest of former President Jair Bolsonaro for alleged escape attempt days before starting 27-year coup sentence. Key developments and reactions.
Brazil judge orders Bolsonaro's arrest for escape plot
Brazilian judge issues arrest warrant for former President Jair Bolsonaro over alleged escape plotting ahead of prison term. Latest developments in ongoing political saga.
Alberta Health-Care Union Strike Locations Announced
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.
Alberta health workers strike set for Saturday
Approximately 3,500 Alberta LPNs and health-care aides are set to strike Saturday, potentially delaying elective surgeries. Learn the key details and impacts.
Brazil hails U.S. tariff rollback as significant progress
Brazil welcomes U.S. tariff reductions as significant trade progress while seeking additional exemptions. Latest developments in international trade relations between the two nations.
Alberta's health reform sparks debate on fixing system
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.
Brazil's Agricultural Agency Gets Cannabis Research Greenlight
Brazil's agricultural research agency receives approval for cannabis studies in November 2025, marking significant progress in medical marijuana research and agricultural innovation.
Bolsonaro lawyers seek house arrest for coup plot
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's legal team is requesting house arrest for his coup plot sentence. This development follows his initial house arrest in September 2025.
New Francophone Health Centre Opens in Timmins
Timmins welcomes a new francophone community health centre serving over 1,700 French-speaking patients. Learn how this facility addresses healthcare gaps in Northern Ontario.
Brazil's COP30 climate proposal draws fire as weak
Brazil's final climate text at UN talks faces criticism for lacking ambition, following a real fire that disrupted the COP30 summit in Belem. Read the latest developments.
Fire prompts evacuations at UN climate talks in Brazil
A fire sparked inside the COP30 venue forced emergency evacuations. Video captures panicked attendees fleeing the UN climate conference in Brazil. Read the latest developments.
Experts: Private Health Care May Increase Mortality
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.
Political Appointees Risk Canada's Health Care System
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.
GoldHaven Drilling Hits Sulphides at Brazil Gold Project
GoldHaven Resources announces significant sulphide mineralization discovery at its Copecal Gold Project in Brazil, intersecting pyrite and chalcopyrite in drill hole COP-004.
Alberta health-care workers strike set for Saturday
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.
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