Healthcare professionals in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside are calling on the local health authority to reopen a specialized wound care clinic, citing a critical need for the vulnerable community.
Residents of Wentworth North raised funds for a new health clinic, but the facility sits empty due to a critical staffing shortage. Discover the community's struggle and the broader healthcare crisis.
A dramatic proposal for Vancouver's former Army & Navy site includes two towers and 738 rental homes, despite breaking city policies. Read the details and community reaction.
A Montreal mother's ordeal reveals a broken healthcare system: a 5-hour ER wait, no family doctor, and a $250 private clinic bill. Quebecers deserve better. Read her story.
Vancouver police ask for public help to find a white Range Rover involved in a fatal December hit-and-run on East Hastings. It's one of three unsolved cases since late November.
Premier David Eby's vow to revitalize Vancouver's Downtown Eastside suffers a major setback with the closure of the London Drugs anchor store, despite repeated warnings from business leaders about safety and losses.
London Drugs is closing its store in Vancouver's Woodwards building, citing safety and operational challenges. The retailer is the latest business to leave the Downtown Eastside development.
Ontario parents will not see child care fees decrease this year, raising doubts about the province's $10-a-day promise. Explore the details and what this means for families.
Revisions to Quebec's Bill 2 could prevent the closure of some family medicine clinics, offering a partial reprieve for primary care access. Learn about the changes and what they mean for patients.
London Drugs will permanently close its Downtown Eastside Vancouver store on February 1, 2025, citing persistent safety incidents and unsustainable financial losses. Read the full story.
Father Raymond J. de Souza questions why Toronto police enforce buffer zones at abortion clinics but fail to protect Jewish communities from harassment. Read the analysis.
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe's call for 'innovative' health care delivery, citing Alberta, draws NDP accusations of privatization. The government fires back, defending new approaches. Read the clash.
Alberta is pioneering health-care reform by adopting European funding and patient choice models to tackle long wait times and rising costs. Discover how these changes could reshape care.
Michelle Bryant-Gravelle, Vancouver's former senior director of Indigenous relations, resigned in 2025, citing a misalignment between political words and actions on reconciliation. Explore the city's response and the ongoing debate.
Dozens of young female hockey players skated alongside professionals at the Ottawa Charge's youth clinic on Sunday. Read about this inspiring event for the next generation.
The family-owned Sunrise Market in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside is up for sale. Learn about its legacy, the $4.5M business listing, and what it means for the community facing food insecurity.
B.C.'s publicly funded IVF program has exhausted its budget, creating confusion and heartbreak for prospective parents. Learn about the eligibility issues and what it means for families.
Alberta's Bill 11 fuels debate on private-pay health services. Critics warn of a two-tier system, while capacity issues persist. Explore the impact on universal care in Canada.
A specially equipped van from the Old Brewery Mission provides critical healthcare, food, and housing support directly to Montreal's unhoused population, serving as a vital bridge to services.
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie is launching a weekend respiratory clinic to handle a surge in flu cases. Get details on hours and the regional health context.
British Columbia's publicly funded IVF program has exhausted its first-year budget, creating long waiting lists and uncertainty for patients. Learn about the funding shortfall and patient struggles.
Severe flooding has forced the indefinite closure of the Manitoulin Central Family Health Team clinic in Mindemoya, disrupting essential healthcare services for island residents.
Canadian Blood Services issues a critical call for donors in Calgary this holiday season. Your donation can save lives. Book an appointment today.
The South Huron Medical Centre's weekend walk-in clinic in Exeter, Ont. will shut down on Dec. 29, 2025. This closure marks the end of accessible after-hours care in the region, raising concerns for residents.
Vancouver police announce an attempted murder charge following a stabbing at a Downtown Eastside rooming house. Get the latest details on the incident and police response.
Prince Edward Island announces a new community legal clinic to improve access to justice for residents. Learn about the initiative and its goals for 2025.
Rep. Jim McGovern detailed years of unfulfilled pledges by Donald Trump to replace the Affordable Care Act. The House passed a GOP bill without extending key subsidies.
Vancouver announces a major housing strategy for the Downtown Eastside, focusing on replacing aging rooming houses with new, secure homes. Learn about the city's plan to address the housing crisis.
Vancouver council has approved a controversial plan allowing towers up to 32 storeys in the Downtown Eastside while reducing the mandated percentage of shelter-rate housing units.
Winnipeg's Kane Biotech Inc. presented new clinical data on its revyve wound gel platform at the Innovations in Wound Healing meeting in Florida, highlighting improved healing for chronic and complex wounds.