The Milk River Emergency Room in southern Alberta is temporarily closed due to a critical staff shortage. It is scheduled to reopen Friday night after a new doctor was recruited for the community.
Farmers across the Maritimes are grappling with critical shortages of hay and animal feed following a severe summer drought, threatening livestock health and farm viability.
Canadian Blood Services issues an urgent appeal for donors in Edmonton as holiday demand spikes. Learn how you can help save lives this season.
Canadian Blood Services urges donors as holiday demand for blood surges. Your donation can save lives this season. Find a clinic and book an appointment today.
From robot baristas in Toronto to clerk-less stores, automation is reshaping Canada's service sector. Discover the trend driven by labour shortages and consumer readiness.
Copper prices are approaching a historic $12,000 per ton, driven by tight supply and AI demand. Major banks predict further gains for 2026. Read the full analysis.
The price of matcha in Montreal has nearly doubled in a year, jumping from $26 to $46 per 100 grams. A surge in demand driven by Gen Z and social media trends has created a global supply crunch, forcing tea shops to seek new sources.
Canadian Blood Services issues an urgent plea for donors as supplies dwindle during the holiday season. Ron Vezina emphasizes the constant need to help save lives.
Despite a new provincial agreement with physicians, Gatineau families like Edward Blanco-Steger's, whose doctor is leaving, fear healthcare access won't improve. Read about the local concerns.
Walmart and other major U.S. companies are launching initiatives to address the critical shortage of skilled tradespeople, investing in training to build a sustainable workforce. Learn about the new strategies.
Doctors Manitoba warns of severe doctor shortages in rural emergency rooms during the holidays, urging residents to plan ahead. Learn which communities are affected.
Memory chip giant Micron sees shares surge after raising its profit forecast, fueled by a persistent global semiconductor shortage. Key details on the market shift and industry impact.
Montreal's Trudeau airport faces a major parking shortage until 2031 after closing its main garage. Learn essential tips for parking, pick-ups, and alternative transit options to avoid travel chaos.
Canadians with chronic pain describe the daily struggle of navigating nationwide shortages of essential pain control medications. Learn about the personal impact and ongoing supply issues.
The Salvation Army's iconic Christmas kettle campaign in London, Ontario, has seen donations plummet by nearly half due to a critical shortage of volunteers. Learn how this impacts community services.
Surrey, B.C., announces two new city-run health clinics opening in 2025 to address the critical family physician shortage. Mayor Brenda Locke leads the initiative to improve local healthcare access.
Alberta is attracting massive data centre investments, but experts warn the province must focus on talent and AI development, not just infrastructure, to capture lasting economic value. Read the analysis.
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.
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
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.