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.
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.
A groundbreaking facility in Edmonton transforms Alberta oilsands bitumen into carbon fibre, creating potential for hockey sticks, wind turbines, and a new $40B industry.
Calgary's original soccer centre gets new identity through 10-year naming rights agreement with MaxWell Realty, generating revenue for facility maintenance.
Starbucks workers' union escalates Black Friday strike action across multiple Canadian locations, demanding union contracts and better working conditions. Read the latest developments.
Two Nova Scotia long-term care worker unions have voted to strike, demanding wage improvements. The potential labor action could affect care facilities across the province.
Faced with a failing provincial system, young Ottawans are using social media to find family doctors. Discover how Reddit fills healthcare gaps where official programs fail.
Montreal's STM maintenance workers begin month-long overtime ban in December, potentially affecting public transit services. Learn how this labor action could impact your commute.
STM maintenance workers will strike from Dec. 9 to Jan. 11. The STM warns of potential service reductions but expects buses and metros to run. Learn how this affects your commute.
Northern Ontario community sees conceptual designs for new $4 million recreational facility after years of anticipation. Public gets first look at future community hub.
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.
Pat Kelly, a cancer patient at Brightshores Cancer Care Centre in Owen Sound, demands leadership overhaul amid ongoing oncologist recruitment challenges. Learn about the growing concerns.
Correctional officers confiscated unauthorized items worth $70,000 from Atlantic Institution in Renous, N.B. Read about the major prison seizure operation.
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announces the province will extend its child-care agreement with the federal government, securing affordable early learning and child care for families.
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe confirms the province will sign a renewed five-year agreement for the $10-a-day child-care program this Friday, extending affordable daycare.
Brantford moves forward with ambitious plan to repurpose former long-term care facility into new housing hub, addressing community needs. Learn about the transformation.
Manitoba RCMP investigate multiple thefts at Dauphin storage facility where snowmobiles and trailers were stolen. Police seek public assistance in recovery efforts.
New Brunswick invests $9.3 million to support significant upgrades at Organigram Global's Moncton cannabis facility, boosting local economy and cannabis production capacity.
Over 95,000 patients in North York face weeks without primary care as healthcare workers strike for fair wages. Learn how this affects community health services.
Edmonton's Coronation Park Sports and Recreation Centre set to open by January 31, 2026. Get the latest details on this exciting community facility expansion.
Edmonton's Blatchford community welcomes Canada's first emissions-neutral fire station, marking a major milestone in sustainable urban development and green infrastructure.
St. Stephen becomes the latest New Brunswick community to receive a collaborative care clinic, enhancing healthcare access for residents. Premier Susan Holt announced the initiative on November 25, 2025.
Quebec faces a growing senior care crisis with support needs set to surge dramatically. Learn about the current challenges and what's needed to address this urgent situation.
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?
Kitchener-Waterloo launches feasibility study for elite aquatic facility. Community explores potential for world-class swimming complex to serve competitive and recreational needs.
Alberta's UCP government introduces fundamental health care legislation allowing private-public shifts, changing payment structures, and requiring health card reapplication.
Federal government announces $35 million investment for 30 oral health training programs to strengthen Canada's dental care workforce and improve access to care.
Family members express growing anxiety as the strike at a GTA care home persists, raising concerns about resident care and facility operations during labor disputes.
A new sheltered skateboarding facility has opened on Vancouver's Granville Island, providing a year-round, weather-protected space for local skaters to practice and connect.
Nursing care workers with AUPE have reached a tentative agreement, ending their strike. The deal was announced on November 22, 2025. Read the latest details.
Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation receives transformative $1 million donation to support new Critical Care facility, enhancing healthcare services for Manitoba communities.