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.
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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.
Students build birchbark canoe to preserve Wolastoqey traditions
New Brunswick students and community members construct traditional birchbark canoe, blending ancestral Wolastoqey knowledge with modern education to keep cultural practices alive.
Northern Ontario Sexual Assault Care Crisis Exposed
A shocking report exposes critical gaps in sexual assault care across rural and northern Ontario, leaving survivors without proper medical and forensic services.
Indigenous CEO Seeks Private Capital After $2.3B Cuts
Prominent Indigenous entrepreneur calls for urgent private sector investment following massive federal funding cuts that threaten to reverse years of economic advancement for First Nations communities.
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.
Wakefield doctor alleges termination over health system criticism
A Wakefield physician alleges she was dismissed from her government role after raising critical issues about Quebec's healthcare system and pandemic response.
Inuit-Led Hydro Project Replaces Arctic Diesel
An Inuit community in Quebec's Far North is leading Canada's Arctic energy transformation with a groundbreaking hydroelectric project that will eliminate diesel dependency and create sustainable prosperity.
Inukjuak: Arctic Community That Shaped Canada
Discover how a small Inuit community in Quebec's Far North played a pivotal role in Canada's sovereignty and cultural identity through decades of resilience and transformation.
Inukjuak Ditches Diesel for Renewable Hydro Power
The remote Inuit community of Inukjuak in northern Quebec is making a historic transition from diesel dependency to clean, renewable hydroelectric power, marking a new era of energy independence and environmental stewardship.
Alberta Nurses Vote Overwhelmingly for Strike Action
Alberta's nursing professionals have delivered a powerful mandate for strike action, with 95% voting in favor amid critical staffing shortages and workplace safety concerns.
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.
Federal Budget Fails Indigenous Health, Education
Indigenous leaders across Canada express deep disappointment as federal budget neglects critical healthcare and education needs, calling it a missed opportunity for reconciliation.
Vatican to Return Indigenous Artifacts to Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Indigenous advocates hail the Vatican's plan to repatriate sacred artifacts as a powerful step toward reconciliation and cultural healing.
Tillsonburg Considers Municipal Clinic for Doctor Shortage
The Ontario town of Tillsonburg is considering an innovative approach to healthcare by exploring a municipally-operated medical clinic to address critical physician shortages affecting thousands of residents.
Quebec Medical Students Challenge Forced Service Law in Court
A group of Quebec medical students has launched a constitutional challenge against Bill 20, legislation that mandates family doctors maintain specific patient quotas or face financial penalties.
Alberta Auditor General Investigates AHS Operations
Alberta's Auditor General Doug Wylie initiates sweeping investigation into AHS operations amid growing concerns about healthcare delivery and financial management.
BC Government, First Nations in Land Rights Talks
Top-level meetings unfold in British Columbia as provincial ministers and First Nations leaders address escalating tensions surrounding Indigenous land rights and resource management.
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.
First Nation Distributes 3,500 lbs of Game Meat
In a powerful demonstration of community care, Little Bone First Nation provides thousands of pounds of nutritious game meat to elders and vulnerable members during challenging times.
Fleming College Research Tackles Nurse Resilience Crisis
Groundbreaking study at Fleming College examines what makes nurses resilient amid healthcare crises, aiming to develop support strategies that strengthen Canada's healthcare backbone.
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.
Humber River Health Opens Advanced Medical Simulation Centre
Toronto's Humber River Health unveils groundbreaking simulation centre to transform healthcare education and address Ontario's medical workforce challenges through cutting-edge technology.
Tsuut'ina Nation Develops Major Walmart Supercentre in Calgary
The Tsuut'ina Nation is transforming Calgary's retail landscape with the new Parker Taza Park West Walmart Supercentre, marking a significant milestone in Indigenous economic development and commercial real estate innovation.
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.
Ottawa Indigenous Music Festival Returns with Cultural Celebration
Experience the vibrant return of Ottawa's Indigenous Music Festival, featuring diverse artists, cultural workshops, and family-friendly activities that showcase the richness of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit musical traditions.
Toronto Readers Sound Off on Healthcare, Housing & Hockey
Toronto residents voice strong opinions on pressing local issues including healthcare wait times, affordable housing solutions, and the Maple Leafs' performance in this week's compelling letters to the editor.
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