Lumpy Skin Disease Triggers French Farmer Anger
French farmers are protesting over lumpy skin disease, a viral cattle illness causing economic strain. Learn about the symptoms, spread, and the agricultural crisis.
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Toronto-Area Parents Struggle to Find Before & After School Care
Families in the Greater Toronto Area are scrambling to secure before and after school care as more professionals return to the office, creating a critical shortage. Learn about the impacts and challenges.
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
Manitoba cattle herd shrinks while beef prices rise
Manitoba's cattle population is declining as ranchers like Jonathan Vaags respond to high costs and market pressures, leading to higher beef prices for consumers. Explore the factors behind this agricultural shift.
Nearly 200 Quebec Doctors Get Licences to Work in Ontario
A significant number of Quebec physicians are obtaining licences to practise in Ontario, highlighting interprovincial mobility challenges in Canada's healthcare system. Learn about the implications.
Canadian Butchers Under Pressure from High Beef Prices
Canadian butcher shops face intense pressure as beef prices remain high due to historically low cattle herd numbers across the country. Learn the causes and impacts.
N.B. minister concerned over power shortages with Lepreau offline
New Brunswick's energy minister expresses concern about potential electricity shortages as the Point Lepreau nuclear station stays offline. Get the latest details on the situation.
OPP Officer Airlifted After Beeton Crash
An Ontario Provincial Police officer was airlifted to hospital following a serious collision with a cattle trailer in Beeton. The incident occurred on December 4, 2025.
Quebec City Home Sales Plateau Amid Severe Shortage
Quebec City's real estate market saw 875 sales in November 2025, a 4% annual drop, as active listings plummet to one-third of the 10-year average. Discover key trends and price surges.
Parents demand more resources for kids with autism in Sask.
Saskatchewan parents are calling for increased school supports after children with autism were sent home due to a shortage of educational assistants. Read their story.
Sask. NDP bill requires notification for rural ER doctor shortages
Saskatchewan's NDP introduces legislation mandating public alerts when rural emergency rooms lack physician coverage. Learn about the proposed bill and its implications for healthcare transparency.
Guelph theft involves threat with electric cattle prod
A Guelph man was threatened with an electric cattle prod during a theft incident. Police are investigating the brazen crime that occurred in the Ontario city.
Cochrane eyes Australian paramedics for staffing gaps
Northern Ontario's Cochrane district is turning to Australia to fill critical paramedic vacancies. The local service board has approved a plan to hire up to eight internationally trained professionals.
UBC study calls doctor shortage a 'myth', suggests boomer tax
A provocative UBC study disputes B.C.'s doctor shortage narrative and suggests taxing wealthy baby boomers to fund healthcare. Explore the findings and potential policy shifts.
Vancouver's hotel shortage: A 10,000-room crisis by 2030
Vancouver faces a severe hotel shortage, needing 10,000 new rooms by 2030. Expert Stanley Dee argues this is a chance to build hotels that serve as vibrant public spaces and economic engines for the city.
Canada's skilled trades shortage hits crisis levels
Canada faces a shortage of over 800,000 skilled tradespeople, jeopardizing new infrastructure and economic growth. Initiatives like Jill of all Trades aim to empower youth.
Montreal maternity ward closing 3 months due to staff shortage
A Montreal-area hospital announces a three-month closure of its maternity ward starting December 2025 due to severe staffing shortages, impacting prenatal and delivery services.
Ontario falling short on healthcare: Auditor General
Ontario's Auditor General reveals critical failures in connecting patients with doctors, expanding medical education, and tackling overbilling. Key audits highlight systemic issues.
5,000 Regina patients lose family doctors after clinic closure
The sudden closure of The Gardens Community Health Centre in Regina has left thousands scrambling for care, highlighting Saskatchewan's ongoing primary care crisis. Learn what happened and the political fallout.
Patient's plea to keep life-saving Quebec surgeon
A Quebec patient shares how Dr. Ahmed Aoude saved her life and leg, urging the government to reconsider Bill 2's impact on doctors. Read her emotional appeal.
Survey: Lack of doctors still a major issue in Saskatchewan
A new Angus Reid Institute survey confirms Saskatchewan's family doctor shortage remains a critical problem. Read the details and what it means for residents' healthcare access.
Bill 2 physician shortage threatens Quebec healthcare
Quebec's Bill 2 forces doctors to see more patients amid severe shortages, risking physician exodus and worse healthcare outcomes. Learn how this affects patients.
Toronto flu shot shortage hits pharmacies this season
Toronto residents face difficulties finding flu shots at local pharmacies due to supply chain issues and high demand. Learn why and how to protect yourself this flu season.
$100K Escargot Theft From French Snail Farmer
Thieves stole over $100,000 worth of escargots from a French snail farm supplying Michelin restaurants, creating holiday season shortages. Read about the investigation.
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.
Fort Macleod ER Closed Overnight - Staff Shortage
The Fort Macleod Emergency Room faces temporary overnight closure due to qualified staff shortage. Learn about the impact and healthcare challenges in rural Alberta.
Foreign-trained nurses struggle to find work in Atlantic Canada
Internationally educated nurses in Atlantic Canada face significant hurdles finding employment despite nursing shortages. Learn about their challenges and potential solutions.
AI Boom Sparks Memory Chip Shortage, Warn Tech Giants
Dell and HP warn of a major memory chip supply crunch driven by soaring AI demand, threatening price hikes for consumer electronics. Learn how this impacts you.
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.
Alberta's Private Surgery Plan Puts Patients at Risk
Medical students warn Alberta's new private-pay healthcare system will increase wait times and drain doctors from the public system. Learn how privatization impacts patient care.
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