Alberta Health Reform: Small Step, Limited Impact
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Ilderton man charged with child abuse material
An Ilderton man faces charges after investigation reveals possession of child sexual abuse material. Police continue to combat exploitation crimes across Ontario communities.
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.
Quebec child-care workers protest religious symbols ban
Quebec child-care unions demand a moratorium on the expanded religious symbols ban, warning it targets Muslim women, worsens labour shortages, and harms inclusivity.
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.
Saskatchewan child-care funding increases to $1.6B
Ottawa announces updated $1.6 billion child-care agreement with Saskatchewan, representing significant funding increase for affordable childcare across the province.
Saskatchewan signs 5-year child-care agreement extension
Saskatchewan has secured a five-year extension of its child-care agreement with the federal government, ensuring continued affordable childcare support for families across the province.
50 New Child-Care Spaces Opening in East Preston
East Preston, Nova Scotia will welcome nearly 50 new child-care spaces in 2025, addressing critical childcare shortages in the community. Learn how this expansion supports local families.
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.
Parent's Guide to Cold and Flu Season in Canada
Essential guidance for Canadian parents during peak cold and flu season. Learn preventive strategies and when to seek medical attention for your child's health.
60 children died in Alberta government care: report
Shocking report reveals 60 children died while in Alberta government care last year. Learn about the findings and what's being done to address this tragedy.
Child Approached by Driver in Weston; Police Search
Toronto Police seek a blue Volkswagen Passat driver after a child was offered a ride in Weston. Separate charges laid in Mississauga child luring, Hamilton sex assault, and hate-motivated attack.
Financial watchdog warns of rising online child exploitation
Canada's financial crime watchdog reports escalating online child sexual exploitation, including imported child sex dolls and sexual extortion schemes targeting children.
Utah father charged with child torture after hike
A Utah father who went missing with his three children during a hike has been charged with child torture and abuse. The incident occurred near Big Cottonwood Canyon in Salt Lake City.
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.
Three charged in northwestern Ont. child porn probe
Three individuals face serious charges following a child pornography investigation in northwestern Ontario. Learn about the police operation and ongoing efforts to combat online exploitation.
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.
Manitoba child care expansion lagging, advocates demand change
Advocates say Manitoba's promised child care system expansion is falling far behind schedule, calling for a complete overhaul of the current funding framework to address critical shortages.
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.
Brantford transforming former care facility into housing
Brantford moves forward with ambitious plan to repurpose former long-term care facility into new housing hub, addressing community needs. Learn about the transformation.
Courts ignored child porn minimum sentences
Data reveals Canadian courts frequently issued sentences below mandatory minimums for child sexual abuse material possession. Read the shocking findings.
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.
Professor's Hilarious Reaction to Trump Healthcare Delay
Yale professor Zack Cooper's priceless facial expressions went viral after Trump's healthcare proposal was abruptly postponed during live CNN interview. Discover the political drama behind the delay.
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.
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.
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