Overnight ER Closures at 2 B.C. Lower Mainland Hospitals
Mission Memorial and Ridge Meadows Hospitals announce temporary overnight ER closures and maternity diversions due to acute staffing shortages. Learn the details and impacts.
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BC Ferries cancels sailings due to severe weather
BC Ferries cancels dozens of sailings between the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island due to severe weather on December 22, 2025. Check for updates before travel.
Windy Weather Forces BC Ferries to Cancel Sailings
High winds and heavy rain led BC Ferries to cancel multiple sailings between the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island on December 18, 2025. Check travel advisories before you go.
B.C. Real Estate Hits Record Low Sales in 2025
Michael Geller analyzes B.C.'s 2025 housing market, revealing a century-low in sales, stalled projects, and the need for innovation to break the malaise. Discover the data and forecasts for 2026.
Flood warning issued for B.C.'s North Shore, highways closed
A flood warning is in effect for North Shore creeks as heavy rain targets B.C.'s Lower Mainland. Officials have proactively closed highways. Stay informed on the evolving situation.
Leafs' Woll out a week with lower-body injury
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll is expected to miss approximately one week of action due to a lower-body injury, the team confirmed. Get the latest details on the goalie's status and what it means for the Leafs' lineup.
Keep Your Home Warm Without a High Hydro-Québec Bill
As Montreal temperatures plunge, energy experts reveal simple, cost-effective strategies to keep your home cozy this winter while avoiding a shocking Hydro-Québec bill. Start saving now.
Leafs' Joseph Woll injured, out with lower-body issue
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll left Thursday's game vs. Carolina with a lower-body injury, further straining the team's battered netminding depth. Details on the injury and what's next.
Sunshine Coast residents push for long-term care action
Sunshine Coast residents demand immediate action as long-term care facilities remain empty while seniors await placement. Community advocates call for provincial intervention.
Nova Scotia youths charged with arson in propane tank fire
Two youths face arson charges after allegedly setting a fire near propane tanks in Lower Truro, Nova Scotia. Police investigation reveals dangerous circumstances that threatened community safety.
Dual Healthcare System Could Create Negative Competition
Professor warns Alberta's proposed dual healthcare system may lead to negative competition and reduced care quality. Learn about the potential impacts on Canadian healthcare.
Alberta's Private Surgery Plan Puts Patients at Risk
Medical students warn Alberta's new private-pay healthcare system will increase wait times and drain doctors from the public system. Learn how privatization impacts patient care.
Nova Scotia has highest wait-list deaths in Maritimes
New report reveals Nova Scotia recorded the highest wait-list mortality rates in the Maritimes last year. Learn about the healthcare crisis and urgent need for reform.
23,000+ Canadians Died on Medical Wait-Lists
A shocking new report reveals more than 23,000 Canadians died while waiting for medical treatment in the past year. Learn about the healthcare crisis and its devastating impact.
Alberta introduces dual practice system for doctors
Alberta's government introduces legislation allowing doctors to work in both public and private systems. Learn how this could transform healthcare access across the province.
New Brunswick backs specialty healthcare company growth
New Brunswick government supports BioScript Solutions expansion, creating jobs and enhancing specialty healthcare services across the province. Learn about this strategic investment.
Site Selected for New Stollery Children's Hospital
Alberta government selects University of Alberta south campus site for new standalone Stollery Children's Hospital. Planning continues for facility serving 300,000+ children annually across Western Canada.
New Stand-Alone Stollery Children's Hospital Location Revealed
Edmonton's Stollery Children's Hospital will get a new independent facility, marking a significant healthcare advancement for pediatric care in Alberta. Learn more about this groundbreaking development.
Nunavik healthcare workers leave due to water shortages
Critical water shortages in Nunavik are driving doctors and nurses away, severely impacting healthcare delivery in Hudson Bay communities. Learn how this crisis affects patient care.
Alberta nurses strike ends with tentative deal
Alberta's 16,000 licensed practical nurses and health-care aides reach tentative agreement, ending strike that lasted less than an hour. Deal awaits ratification.
N.B. man's ER wait sparks minister invitation
After enduring 24 hours in Moncton ER, Peter Phillips invites health minister to experience healthcare crisis firsthand. Read his powerful story and advocacy efforts.
Quebec surgeon questions future after Bill 2
Montreal surgeon Dr. Ahmed Aoude shares how Quebec's Bill 2 threatens healthcare professionals and patient care. Read his emotional plea for support.
Alberta's Public-Private Surgery Model Stirs Controversy
Alberta's UCP proposes doctors work in both public and private systems. Critics argue this benefits the wealthy amid a staffing crisis where 80,000 await surgeries. Read the full analysis.
LaSalle Children's Clinic Closing Over Health Reforms
Montreal's Centre médical pour enfants LaSalle will close due to Quebec healthcare compensation changes, affecting pediatric services. Learn about the impacts.
N.B. Medical Society supports $270M healthcare deal
New Brunswick's medical society endorses a $270 million agreement to strengthen collaborative care. Learn how this investment will transform healthcare delivery across the province.
AHS and AUPE resume talks, strike still possible
Critical negotiations resume between Alberta Health Services and AUPE as 58,000 healthcare workers consider strike action. Get the latest updates on the tense labor dispute.
Alberta Nursing Staff Struggle with Food Insecurity
New research reveals 8.3% of unionized nursing-care workers in Alberta used food banks in the past year as strike notice looms over failed negotiations with AHS.
Alberta allows doctors to work in public and private systems
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announces groundbreaking healthcare reforms allowing physicians to work in both public and private systems. Learn how this affects patient care.
New HART Healthcare Hub Opens in Windsor-Essex
Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare launches innovative HART Hub on November 19, 2025, revolutionizing patient care access in Windsor-Essex region. Discover the future of healthcare delivery.
N.B. Health Minister spends 24 hours in ER waiting room
New Brunswick's Health Minister spent 24 hours in a Moncton Hospital ER waiting room, experiencing the healthcare crisis firsthand. Discover the details and implications.
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