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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 Her case raises questions about emergency response and outdated billing rules.

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

Calgary domestic violence at five-year high

Calgary faces a domestic violence crisis with incidents at a five-year high. New police data reveals alarming trends as advocates call for urgent community action and support.

Quebec Talks Break Down, Patient Loses Doctor

A Montreal breast cancer survivor's family doctor quit after negotiations between physicians and Quebec failed. Learn the personal impact of the healthcare stalemate.

Regina doctor suspended 6 months for misconduct

Dr. Imafidon Thomas Izekor suspended for six months by Saskatchewan medical college after sexual impropriety ruling. Must take courses, pay $80,000 costs. Read the full story.

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.

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.

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