30 NS Care Homes Vote for Strike Mandates: CUPE
Workers at 30 long-term care facilities in Nova Scotia have voted in favour of strike action, raising concerns over resident care. CUPE says negotiations continue. Read the latest.
Workers at 30 long-term care facilities in Nova Scotia have voted in favour of strike action, raising concerns over resident care. CUPE says negotiations continue. Read the latest.
Nova Scotia's auditor general reports the province spent $7.7 billion on health care in the last fiscal year. Explore the details and implications of this massive investment.
Lips thin with age, but targeted balms can help. Discover 14 dermatologist-approved and fan-favorite lip treatments from Amazon, Sephora, and more to hydrate, plump, and reduce fine lines.
A Saskatoon woman shares her husband's traumatic hospital experience, urging priority access to specialized geriatric units for mobile dementia patients. Her story highlights systemic care gaps.
Margaret Campbell, 84, endured a painful hour-long wait for an ambulance outside her Edmonton home after breaking her hip. The incident raises urgent questions about emergency response times for seniors.
The City of Ottawa confirms 26 long-term care residents require relocation following facility flooding. Officials are coordinating emergency housing and support services.
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.
A Saskatchewan woman with a brain tumour was advised by provincial health officials to crowdfund for out-of-province treatment. Read about the systemic gaps in healthcare coverage.
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.
Surrey RCMP are urgently searching for 72-year-old Kelly James Madden, reported missing on January 6, 2026. Public assistance is requested to help locate him.
Expert gardening advice on preventing leaf drop and caring for your poinsettia year-round. Learn the difference between sweet potatoes and yams in our latest gardening column.
Minnesota investigators report child care centres accused of fraud in a viral video are currently operating. Discover the details of the investigation and what steps authorities are taking next.
Minnesota authorities have until next week to provide documents to the U.S. government in a significant child care fraud investigation. Get the latest details on the probe.
A health coalition declares a ‘code red’ for oncology services in Owen Sound, urging immediate provincial intervention as palliative patients lobby for change. Read the full story.
Quebec mandates five regions to stop using private health care employment agencies, aiming to reduce reliance on costly temporary staff and bolster the public system. Learn about the impacts.
A senior has died following a vehicle collision in Quebec City. Details on the incident and ongoing police investigation are emerging. Read the latest updates.
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.
Ontario's PC government allocates $125 million to private clinics for hip and knee replacements, aiming to cut wait times. Analysis argues for broader two-tier health care reform.
Millions of Canadians lack a family doctor as wait times hit 28.6 weeks. Fraser Institute analyst Mackenzie Moir argues for structural reform, pointing to better-performing universal systems abroad. Read more.
New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt states 2025 set the groundwork for health system improvements. The coming year, 2026, will be focused on delivering tangible results for residents.
An 86-year-old man reported missing in Ottawa on Sunday morning has been located safe and sound, according to police. Read the latest update on the successful search.
South Huron families will see the return of before and after school childcare programs next year, a critical service for working parents. Learn about the reinstatement and its impact on the community.
A Montreal pediatric palliative care home, Le Phare, creates festive moments for children and families during the holidays. Discover how compassion lights up the season.
Nora, 98, lives independently in Montreal after dedicating 48 years to foster care. As she approaches 99, she shares her story and how the Gazette Christmas Fund helps.
New Brunswick has announced an increase to the income threshold for accessing government-funded home care services, allowing more seniors and individuals to qualify for support. Learn about the changes and who benefits.
Nova Scotia announces a new digital home care platform set for 2027, aiming to modernize and streamline access to vital healthcare services for residents.
Senate Democrats are reluctant to force another government shutdown in January, believing they've won the political messaging war on health care despite failing to extend ACA subsidies. Internal party divides persist as the midterms approach.
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.
Residents of Bob Rumball Home for the Deaf in Barrie, Ontario, launched a festive campaign to ensure every child receives a Christmas present. Discover their inspiring story of community spirit.
Four House Republicans defy Speaker Mike Johnson, signing a Democratic petition to force a vote on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire this month. Will the Senate act?