Bike Event Boosts Independence for Sudbury Kids
A special bike event in Sudbury provided over 50 students with new mobility and independence. Discover how community initiatives are making a difference for children with special needs.
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Montreal Clinics Stay Open After Quebec Bill 2 Delay
Several Montreal-area medical clinics have postponed closure plans after Quebec delayed Bill 2 reforms. However, doctors warn the future remains uncertain as negotiations over payment models continue.
Quebec Bill 2 revisions may save some family clinics
Revisions to Quebec's Bill 2 could prevent the closure of some family medicine clinics, offering a partial reprieve for primary care access. Learn about the changes and what they mean for patients.
Longer ER waits in Windsor-Essex, hospitals advise clinics
Hospitals in Windsor and Leamington report longer-than-usual emergency room wait times. Officials urge patients with non-urgent needs to visit walk-in clinics instead. Details on the situation and public guidance.
Winnipeg Christmas & Boxing Day Clinic Hours
Find out which Winnipeg walk-in clinics are open on December 25 and 26, 2025. Plan your holiday healthcare needs with this essential guide.
Ontario Funds Private Clinics for Hip, Knee Surgeries
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.
Volt Hockey Electrifies Toronto's Variety Village
Discover how Volt hockey, an adaptive sport played in battery-powered carts, is empowering athletes with disabilities at Toronto's Variety Village and gaining national recognition.
Special needs child's electric trike stolen in Maple Ridge
Ridge Meadows RCMP are investigating the theft of an adaptive electric tricycle from a child with special needs in Maple Ridge. Police have released an image of the model and are asking for public assistance.
Abandoned Bristol Debenhams Transformed into Skate Park
An empty Debenhams in Bristol is now Shredenhams, a vibrant skate park and creative hub. This 'meanwhile use' project recycles the old store, proving high streets can adapt. Discover this urban revival story.
Montreal Kids' Hospitals: Avoid ER Unless It's an Emergency
Montreal's Sainte-Justine and Children's Hospital ask parents to use 8-1-1 or clinics for minor illnesses as ERs face over 130% occupancy. Learn when to seek emergency care.
Surrey to Open Two Municipal Clinics for Doctor Shortage
Surrey, B.C., announces two new city-run health clinics opening in 2025 to address the critical family physician shortage. Mayor Brenda Locke leads the initiative to improve local healthcare access.
$10K NHLPA Grant for North Bay North Stars Adaptive Hockey
The NHLPA has awarded a $10,000 grant to North Bay's North Stars hockey program, providing new gear for players with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Discover how this initiative is breaking down barriers to the sport.
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.
Alberta expands private surgery options to tackle wait times
Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange unveils new legislation allowing doctors to perform public surgeries in private clinics. She hopes this hybrid model, addressing Canada's chronic wait times, could be replicated across the country.
Sledge Hockey Program in Winnipeg Empowers Visually Impaired
A free weekly sledge hockey program in Winnipeg is providing a sense of freedom and inclusion for youth and adults who are blind or partially sighted. Discover how the First Shift initiative is changing lives on the ice.
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.
Calgary athlete triumphs over legal blindness in sports
Dagmar Jamieson refuses to let macular degeneration stop her athletic pursuits. Discover how this legally blind Calgary athlete is redefining limitations.
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.
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.
Northern Ontario girl gets custom bicycle dream realized
A 7-year-old Northern Ontario girl defies odds as her dream for a custom bicycle comes true through community support. Heartwarming story of perseverance and generosity.
Quebec Doctors Protest Bill 2 Threatening Clinics
Quebec patients and doctors unite against Bill 2 that could force family medicine clinics to close. Read how this legislation threatens healthcare access across the province.
Alberta's health reform sparks debate on fixing system
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith introduces hybrid healthcare model, sparking debate about reforming Canada's struggling system. Critics voice concerns while supporters point to Quebec's success with private clinics.
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.
Alberta's public-private doctor plan faces criticism
Alberta's proposal allowing physicians to work in both public and private systems raises concerns about healthcare equity. Critics warn this could create two-tier medicine in the province.
Windsor's Tree of Lights Campaign Launches for Healthcare
Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare launches its annual Tree of Lights campaign in Windsor to raise crucial funds for outpatient rehabilitation services. Support local healthcare this holiday season.
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