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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Halifax company releases promising cancer study results
A Halifax life sciences company announces groundbreaking cancer treatment study results. Learn about this medical breakthrough and its potential impact on cancer care in Canada.
Saskatchewan Realtors: Rent Control Fails Affordability
Saskatchewan Realtors Association explains why rent control worsens housing affordability. Learn why supply growth is the real solution for Canada's housing crisis.
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.
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 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.
New Students' Association Formed at University of Regina
University of Regina students establish a new association to replace URSU. Learn about the changes and what this means for campus life in Regina, Saskatchewan.
Active residential listings soar in New Brunswick
New Brunswick's real estate market experiences significant increase in active residential listings according to recent CREA report. Discover the market implications.
N.B. wood producers association worries about closures
New Brunswick's wood producers association expresses deep concerns about potential mill closures threatening the province's forestry sector. Learn about the economic impacts.
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.
Montreal students protest Quebec prayer room ban
University students in Montreal are speaking out against the Quebec government's proposed ban on prayer rooms. Learn how this affects religious freedom on campus.
Alberta man pushes for early kidney disease testing
An Alberta man shares his story to advocate for early kidney disease testing as rates rise across Canada. Learn why proactive screening matters for your health.
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.
Quebec labour bill threatens union freedom: Bar
Quebec's law society warns a new labour bill threatens unions' freedom of association, sparking heated political debate and planned protests.
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.
Brampton hockey volunteer charged with fraud over $5,000
A Brampton man involved with a minor hockey association faces fraud charges exceeding $5,000. The case highlights financial accountability in community sports organizations.
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?
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.
Halifax Housing Summit Calls for Major Reforms
The first-of-its-kind From Barriers to Blueprints housing conference in Halifax identified the need for numerous systemic changes to address Canada's housing crisis. Read the key findings.
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.
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.
Alberta Schools Buckle Under Overcrowding, Aggression
Alberta schools operate in crisis mode as overcrowded classrooms with 30-40 students and rising aggression overwhelm educators. New government report reveals systemic failures.
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.
Alberta's Vaccination Rates Hit Record Low
Alberta's Covid and flu vaccination rates are the lowest in years. Experts blame poor communication and a $100 fee for the concerning decline in immunization.
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.
Ladybug Team Cleans Up Downtown Calgary Alleys
Calgary Downtown Association's innovative Ladybug clean team is working to revitalize downtown alleys, making them safer and more welcoming for everyone.
Alberta Proposes Three-Tier Doctor Practice Model
Alberta's UCP government plans hybrid health care allowing doctors to work in public and private systems simultaneously. Learn how this could change Canadian medicine.
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