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.
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Saskatchewan Petition Targets Long-Term Care Safety
A Regina resident launches petition demanding mandatory care plan comprehension for Saskatchewan long-term care staff to protect vulnerable residents across the province.
Alberta-Ottawa Energy Agreement Draws Mixed Reactions
New energy agreement between Alberta and Ottawa revives west coast pipeline discussions, drawing cautious optimism and skepticism from industry and environmental groups.
Nova Scotia long-term care workers vote to strike
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.
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.
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.
Canada's North Coast Oil Tanker Ban Faces Change
A new Canada-Alberta deal opens a path to amend the 2019 Oil Tanker Moratorium Act, potentially enabling bitumen exports from BC's North Coast to Asian markets.
Guilbeault resigns as Alberta secures pipeline MOU
Steven Guilbeault's resignation from Liberal cabinet emerges as significant victory for Alberta in new pipeline memorandum of understanding. Read about the political implications.
Alberta's Pipeline Deal Faces Regulatory Hurdles
Alberta secures federal pipeline support but faces regulatory barriers and carbon costs adding US$10 per barrel. Will the West Coast project become reality?
Pipeline pact no guarantee for new West Coast line
Despite Alberta-Ottawa pipeline agreement, analysts say no private company will build new West Coast line due to massive cost risks and Trans Mountain memories.
Smith, Carney Sign West Coast Pipeline Agreement
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and PM Mark Carney sign historic MOU for new oil pipeline through northern BC, addressing environmental regulations and economic growth.
Alberta health spending $9,597 per person in 2025
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.
Dr. Steve Kent: Pediatrician dies at 73 in Victoria
Remembering Dr. Steve 'North' Kent, a beloved Victoria pediatrician whose dedication to medicine was matched only by his love for family and outdoor adventures across Canada.
Sunshine Coast long-term care wait times crisis
Sunshine Coast families demand provincial action as seniors face dangerously long wait times for long-term care beds. Learn about the growing healthcare crisis.
B.C. Oil Tanker Ban: What You Need to Know
Prime Minister Mark Carney implements oil tanker ban on British Columbia's coast. Learn about the environmental protection measures and regional impacts of this significant policy decision.
Cancer patient calls for new leadership at Owen Sound centre
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.
Saskatchewan extends federal child-care deal
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 renews $10-a-day daycare deal
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.
Carney Pipeline MOU Sets Up West Coast Project to Fail
Analysis reveals Mark Carney's pipeline memorandum with Alberta lacks federal action, repeating Trudeau's anti-oil approach despite energy superpower rhetoric. Read the breakdown.
95K North York patients without care in healthcare strike
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.
Nutrien pursues Washington terminal as Saskatchewan projects deficit
Nutrien moves forward with west coast terminal plans in Washington while Saskatchewan faces $427M deficit. Get the latest on Canadian agribusiness expansion.
New Brunswick Opens Collaborative Care Clinic in St. Stephen
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.
Canada Reaches Deal for New West Coast Oil Pipeline
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith have agreed on a deal to support a new oil pipeline to Canada's west coast, marking a major political breakthrough.
Quebec senior care crisis worsens as needs skyrocket
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.
Rising Alberta health costs make private option viable
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?
Alberta UCP enacts major health care system reforms
Alberta's UCP government introduces fundamental health care legislation allowing private-public shifts, changing payment structures, and requiring health card reapplication.
$35M for 30 Canadian Oral Health Training Programs
Federal government announces $35 million investment for 30 oral health training programs to strengthen Canada's dental care workforce and improve access to care.
Halton family worried as GTA care home strike continues
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.
Atlantic Queens Grace Canada's Drag Race Stage
East Coast drag performers make their mark on Canada's Drag Race as the show returns. Discover the regional talent captivating audiences nationwide.
Underwear theft suspect arrested in Sunshine Coast
RCMP apprehend suspected underwear thief on B.C.'s Sunshine Coast following community reports. Local authorities confirm arrest in unusual theft case.
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