Quebec family leaves ER after 5-hour wait with sick child
A Montreal mother's ordeal reveals a broken healthcare system: a 5-hour ER wait, no family doctor, and a $250 private clinic bill. Quebecers deserve better. Read her story.
Category : Search result: dual healthcare system
AMA Urges Government Action on Alberta ER Crisis
The Alberta Medical Association issues a stark plea for government intervention to address critical pressures in the province's emergency departments and hospitals.
Female Ontario doctors spend more time, earn less: study
A new study reveals female family physicians in Ontario provide longer patient visits but generate less income than male colleagues. Explore the findings and implications for healthcare.
Daughter's 19-year dementia care journey reveals system gaps
Naomi Mison shares her 19-year caregiving journey for her mother with young-onset dementia, highlighting fragmented care and long waits in Canada's healthcare system. A call for urgent action.
Alberta ERs Over Capacity, Need System-Wide Fixes
Alberta's hospitals face a chronic crisis with ERs and internal medicine units operating dangerously over capacity, leading to hallway care and patient safety risks. Read the analysis.
Alberta Man Waits Months for Critical Brain Assessment
Former radio host Kim Johnston, suffering severe symptoms from a brain lesion, finally gets an assessment date after 123 days, highlighting critical healthcare delays in Alberta. Read his urgent story.
Apple 35W Dual Charger 51% Off on Amazon
Apple's versatile 35W dual USB-C power adapter is on sale for 51% off on Amazon Canada. Perfect for charging multiple devices fast, it's a top-rated travel essential. Act now before the deal ends!
IHOP and Applebee's Dual Location Coming to East Regina
A new dual-branded IHOP and Applebee's restaurant is set to open in east Regina, marking a significant addition to the city's dining scene. Learn more about this exciting development.
Alberta Bill 11: The Real Cost of Dual-Practice Health Care
Alberta's Bill 11 fuels debate on private-pay health services. Critics warn of a two-tier system, while capacity issues persist. Explore the impact on universal care in Canada.
Montreal Firefighter Gets Long-Awaited Cataract Surgery
After years of bureaucratic delays, paralyzed former Montreal firefighter Michael Lavigne has finally undergone crucial cataract surgery. Read his story of perseverance and the fight for timely healthcare.
Alberta's Growth: Campaign Worked, Planning Didn't
Readers argue Alberta's population boom, fueled by immigration and interprovincial migration, exposed planning failures in healthcare and infrastructure, not immigrant health burdens. Discover the facts.
CRTC reviews emergency alerts after B.C. hesitation in disasters
Canada's telecom regulator is consulting on improving the national public alerting system, following concerns over B.C.'s inconsistent use during emergencies like earthquakes and wildfires. Learn about the push for change.
Albertans skeptical of dual-practice health model: poll
A new Leger poll reveals Albertans are doubtful that allowing doctors to work in both public and private systems will improve wait times. Many fear it could make delays worse.
IWK Hospital launches new clinical info system
Halifax's IWK Health is set to launch the new One Person One Record clinical information system this weekend, aiming to streamline patient data for healthcare professionals.
US Bill Aims to End Dual Citizenship, Impacting Trump Family
A Republican senator introduces a bill requiring Americans to renounce foreign citizenship. The legislation could affect Melania and Barron Trump. Read the details and potential consequences.
Son of Quebec surgeons says Bill 2 won't fix broken system
A CEGEP student, whose parents are surgeons, shares an insider's view of Quebec's healthcare strain. He argues Bill 2's demands for more output ignore a system lacking resources, pushing dedicated physicians to burnout. Read his powerful plea for change.
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.
Doctor's Colonoscopy Complication Leads to Permanent Damage
A Canadian physician shares his harrowing story of a post-colonoscopy hemorrhage, medical dismissal, and the permanent health consequences that followed. Learn his crucial advice for navigating healthcare.
Dual-Income Renting Becomes Canadian Norm
New report reveals renting is long-term reality for Canadians with careers and families. Toronto renters face 30.6% income-to-rent ratios despite high earnings.
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.
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.
Alberta's Dual-Practice Health Model Puts Patients First
Alberta's new health reforms introduce dual-practice for physicians, aiming to reduce wait times while maintaining universal coverage. Learn how this hybrid model could transform Canadian healthcare.
Alberta introduces dual practice system for doctors
Alberta's government introduces legislation allowing doctors to work in both public and private systems. Learn how this could transform healthcare access across the province.
Alberta's Bill 11 seeks health system changes, dual practice
Alberta's Bill 11 proposes major healthcare reforms including dual practice for specialists and changes to drug coverage. Learn how this could impact your healthcare access.
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.
Canadian HIMARS Delivery Delayed Until 2029
Canada's acquisition of the U.S. HIMARS artillery rocket system faces significant delays, with deployment now expected in late 2029. Learn about the implications for national defense.
Brampton Widower Demands Hospital Reform at City Hall
A grieving widower's emotional breakdown at Brampton City Hall highlights urgent calls for hospital reform as Group A sepsis infections devastate families nationwide.
Alberta announces dual-practice model for surgeons
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith unveils a Dual Practice Surgery Model to reduce wait times for elective surgeries, allowing surgeons to work in both public and private systems while committing to public service.
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.
Page 1 of 4