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Doctor fights $600K repayment for COVID vaccine clinics

Kingston family physician Dr. Elaine Ma is in court fighting an order to repay over $600,000 for mass vaccination clinics she organized during the pandemic. Her case raises questions about emergency response and outdated billing rules.

Ontario Residency Program Expanded for International Doctors

A judge's injunction has forced Ontario to expand its medical residency program, giving internationally trained doctors like Ottawa's Ashok Kumar Biswas a renewed opportunity to practice. Read about the policy reversal and its impact on the doctor shortag

Quebec Talks Break Down, Patient Loses Doctor

A Montreal breast cancer survivor's family doctor quit after negotiations between physicians and Quebec failed. Learn the personal impact of the healthcare stalemate.

Sask. sets $1M fines for fentanyl, meth trafficking

Saskatchewan announces severe new penalties, including fines up to $1 million, for trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine. Learn about the government's latest measures to combat the deadly drug crisis.

Regina doctor suspended 6 months for misconduct

Dr. Imafidon Thomas Izekor suspended for six months by Saskatchewan medical college after sexual impropriety ruling. Must take courses, pay $80,000 costs. Read the full story.

Son of Quebec surgeons says Bill 2 won't fix broken system

A CEGEP student, whose parents are surgeons, shares an insider's view of Quebec's healthcare strain. He argues Bill 2's demands for more output ignore a system lacking resources, pushing dedicated physicians to burnout. Read his powerful plea for change.

Multiple charged in northern Sask. drug bust

Saskatchewan RCMP announce multiple arrests following a significant drug bust in northern Saskatchewan. Get the latest details on the police operation and charges.

Reddit Becomes Unlikely Doctor Finder in Ottawa

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.

Ontario Neurologist Sexual Assault Trial Proceeds

The trial continues for a former Ontario neurologist accused of sexually assaulting patients. Get the latest updates on this developing legal case and its implications for healthcare trust.

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