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.
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 residents combine holiday tradition with charity at Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre tree sale. Discover how buying Christmas trees helps community mental health services.
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.
Labrador faces a tuberculosis outbreak weeks after Inuit groups warned about health funding cuts. Learn about the crisis and its impact on Indigenous communities.
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.
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.
An unlawfully at large man accused of murder sparks security concerns at Parrtown Community Correctional Centre in Saint John. Read about the ongoing investigation.
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's UCP government introduces fundamental health care legislation allowing private-public shifts, changing payment structures, and requiring health card reapplication.
Multiple fecal contamination incidents have forced the temporary closure of Comox Valley Aquatic Centre's leisure pool. Health officials work to resolve the sanitation issue.
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.
Federal government announces $35 million investment for 30 oral health training programs to strengthen Canada's dental care workforce and improve access to care.
DIY Health Timmins opens new warming centre at former Vintnar's Celler Winery location on Algonquin Boulevard to provide shelter during winter months.
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.
Health-care workers across Alberta commence strike action as union reveals picket locations. Get the latest updates on the labor dispute affecting provincial health services.
Approximately 3,500 Alberta LPNs and health-care aides are set to strike Saturday, potentially delaying elective surgeries. Learn the key details and impacts.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith introduces hybrid healthcare model, sparking debate about reforming Canada's struggling system. Critics voice concerns while supporters point to Quebec's success with private clinics.
Timmins welcomes a new francophone community health centre serving over 1,700 French-speaking patients. Learn how this facility addresses healthcare gaps in Northern Ontario.
Medical specialists in Montreal express grave concerns that the privatization of Canada's health care could lead to increased patient mortality rates. Learn more about the risks.
Experienced health leaders are being replaced by political appointees across Canada, risking universal healthcare. Learn how this shift from expertise to ideology puts patient care in jeopardy.
16,000 Alberta LPNs and health-care aides begin strike Saturday after failed negotiations. Critical services impacted as union demands fair wages and staffing. Follow for updates.
AUPE members in Alberta have served strike notice, potentially disrupting health services across the province. Learn about the implications and next steps.
Calgary's new CASA Mental Health facility will provide specialized care for 81 youth with complex mental health challenges, addressing growing needs in Alberta communities.
Manitoba government reinstates midwifery services at Selkirk Regional Health Centre, expanding maternal healthcare access for families in the Interlake region. Learn about this healthcare milestone.
Emergency airlifts transport multiple patients from northern First Nation to Winnipeg's Health Sciences Centre. Latest details on the medical evacuation response.
Winnipeg's new protective care centre will offer a safe space for drug-intoxicated individuals for up to 72 hours. Minister Bernadette Smith tours the facility ahead of its opening.
Dr. Michelle Murti begins her tenure as Toronto's medical officer of health, bringing fresh perspective to public health challenges. Learn about her vision for Toronto Public Health.
Dr. Michelle Murti, Toronto's new Medical Officer of Health, declares affordability a critical health issue affecting residents' wellbeing. Learn how economic stress impacts public health outcomes.
Discover what it's like to live with aphantasia, a condition affecting mental imagery. Learn how Torontonians experience this unique neurological difference.
Health authorities confirm avian influenza detection in a Manitoba town. Learn about response measures and safety precautions being implemented to contain the outbreak.