Calgary Street Market Shut Down Due to Pest Infestation
Alberta Health Services has temporarily closed Calgary's Street Market following discovery of pest infestation. Learn about the closure details and health inspection requirements.
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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.
Ottawa Christmas tree sales support mental health
Ottawa residents combine holiday tradition with charity at Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre tree sale. Discover how buying Christmas trees helps community mental health services.
First Private Mental Health Walk-In Clinic Opens in Sudbury
Northern Ontario's inaugural private mental health walk-in clinic has launched in Sudbury, offering immediate support services. Discover how this healthcare innovation addresses critical gaps in mental health care access.
20 Sudbury Paramedics Off Work Due to Occupational Stress
Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services confronts staffing challenges with 20 paramedics on leave for occupational stress injuries. Learn about the impact on emergency services.
TB Outbreak Hits Labrador After Inuit Funding Loss
Labrador faces a tuberculosis outbreak weeks after Inuit groups warned about health funding cuts. Learn about the crisis and its impact on Indigenous communities.
Windsor HART Hub Opens for Mental Health Support
Windsor-Essex launches HART Hub to provide crucial mental health and addiction services. Learn how this new facility will support community wellness and recovery efforts.
Vancouver health workers vote for strike mandate
Community health workers in Vancouver have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strike mandate amid contract negotiations. The BCGEU represents workers seeking better wages and conditions.
MacEwan students create care kits for homeless
MacEwan University students partnered with Boyle Street Community Services to assemble over 100 life essentials kits for Edmonton's vulnerable population. Learn how this initiative brings warmth and dignity to those in need.
Lively's $4M Recreation Facility Designs Unveiled
Northern Ontario community sees conceptual designs for new $4 million recreational facility after years of anticipation. Public gets first look at future community hub.
Saskatoon renews detox centre funding amid confusion
Saskatoon City Council has renewed funding for a provincial detox centre, though some councillors admitted they didn't know its location. Learn about this important decision for addiction recovery services.
Royal Ottawa Launches Day Detox for Addiction Treatment
The Royal Ottawa introduces Canada's first day detox program for alcohol and opioid addiction, addressing overwhelming demand with innovative outpatient care.
Nova Scotia Drag Artists Boost Blood Donations
Nova Scotia drag artists partner with Canadian Blood Services for 'Bloody Good Drag' campaign to increase donations. A creative initiative saving lives.
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.
Tecumseh extends yard waste collection service
Tecumseh residents get extended yard waste collection. Learn about the new schedule and how it benefits local homeowners and the environment.
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.
Alberta health workers ratify collective agreement
Front-line health workers in Alberta vote 66% to ratify new collective agreement with health agencies. Deal brings stability to healthcare sector.
Orillia Warming Centre Opening Soon for Winter
The Lighthouse in Orillia prepares to open its warming centre as temperatures drop. Learn how this vital service supports community members during cold months.
HCL Site Services fined $100K for workplace injury
HCL Site Services Ltd. was fined $100,000 after a worker was injured in a trench collapse in Viking, Alberta. Learn about the OHS violation and workplace safety.
Ottawa's 2025 Community Services Budget Plan
Ottawa City Hall discloses detailed community services spending plan for next year. Learn where your tax dollars are going and how services will be enhanced.
Languages Commissioner Concerned About Federal Budget Cuts
Official Languages Commissioner Raymond Theberge expresses serious concerns about federal budget reductions impacting language services across Canada. Learn more about the potential consequences.
Frontline worker calls for improved Sask. addictions care
Chantel Huel, a former addict turned outreach worker, urges Saskatchewan to enhance addiction treatment services. Her powerful story highlights the need for better support systems.
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.
WECHU approves slight 2026 budget spending increase
Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has approved a modest spending increase for its 2026 budget. Learn how this affects local public health services in our community.
$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.
Ottawa addiction recovery group celebrates 42 years
Serenity Renewal for Families celebrates four decades of supporting individuals and families affected by addiction in Ottawa. Learn about their vital community work.
Timmins opens peer-led mutual aid health site
Timmins' DIY Community Health mutual aid center officially opens, offering peer-led support and crisis outreach through volunteers and donations. Learn how this initiative helps the community.
Timmins Mutual Aid Centre Opening End of January
DIY Community Health progresses on its new mutual aid centre in downtown Timmins, with an anticipated opening by the end of January 2025. Learn more about this community initiative.
Calgary's Ukrainian Community Plans Silent Protest
Calgary's Ukrainian community is organizing a silent protest at the Olympic Oval. Learn about the reasons behind this peaceful demonstration and its significance for the local community.
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