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.
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Years-long waits for kids' disability supports in Calgary
A Calgary father highlights a 'silent crisis' as families face multi-year waits for provincial disability programming for children. Advocates demand urgent government action.
Hour-long waits for B.C. income, disability calls flagged
B.C.'s Ombudsperson Jay Chalke reveals critical delays in answering calls for income and disability assistance, highlighting systemic access issues. Learn about the findings and the call for government action.
Alberta ER Doctor: Health Crisis Was 'Predictable'
Dr. Raj Sherman warns Alberta's health care crisis was avoidable. Get the full story on the systemic failures and the urgent call for solutions.
N.S. spent $7.7B on health care last year: auditor
Nova Scotia's auditor general reports the province spent $7.7 billion on health care in the last fiscal year. Explore the details and implications of this massive investment.
P.E.I. Hospitals Over Capacity, Public Asked for Patience
Hospitals across Prince Edward Island are operating above normal capacity, leading to longer wait times. Health PEI asks for public patience and outlines steps being taken.
Lengthy Wait Times at Ottawa's Queensway Carleton Hospital
Patients at Ottawa's Queensway Carleton Hospital are facing extended wait times as of January 2026. Learn about the current situation and its impact on healthcare access in the region.
Saskatoon Letter Calls for Priority Dementia Care
A Saskatoon woman shares her husband's traumatic hospital experience, urging priority access to specialized geriatric units for mobile dementia patients. Her story highlights systemic care gaps.
Alberta ER Pilot Projects Not Reducing Wait Times: Doctors
Doctors at Edmonton's Royal Alexandra Hospital say UCP pilot projects have not cured emergency room overcrowding. Read the latest on Alberta's healthcare challenges.
Ontario's 'Very Fragmented' Surgery and Scan Wait Times
New data reveals inconsistent wait times for surgeries and medical scans across Ontario, highlighting a fragmented healthcare system. Discover the latest figures and what they mean for patients.
Alberta Doctors Call for State of Emergency
Alberta physicians are urging the declaration of a healthcare state of emergency as wait times surge and ER systems falter. Learn what this drastic measure entails.
Windsor ER wait times surge, tracking clock offline
Emergency department wait times in Windsor have surged, while the public online tracking clock remains offline. Get the latest on the local healthcare strain.
Edmonton senior takes injured man to hospital amid EMS delay
A 72-year-old Edmonton man drove an assault victim with a broken leg to the hospital after police said no ambulance was available. The incident raises concerns about emergency response times.
Inside Saskatchewan's Overcrowded Hospital ER Crisis
A firsthand account from a Saskatoon hospital reveals alarming ER overcrowding, staff burnout, and systemic failures. Learn what's happening and why critics blame privatization.
Senior waits 1 hour outside for ambulance with broken hip
Margaret Campbell, 84, endured a painful hour-long wait for an ambulance outside her Edmonton home after breaking her hip. The incident raises urgent questions about emergency response times for seniors.
Busy flu season could lead to hospital wait times over 10 hours
A severe flu season is overwhelming hospitals, potentially causing emergency room waits exceeding 10 hours. The Ontario Medical Association warns of a concurrent family doctor shortage.
Windsor ER Wait Time Clock Offline After Launch
Windsor Regional Hospital's new online Emergency Department wait time clock is offline. Get the latest details on this tool intended to increase transparency for patients.
Calgary Doctors Sound Alarm Over Hospital Wait Times
Physicians in Calgary are urging officials to declare a state of emergency due to dangerously long hospital wait times, highlighting a system under severe strain. Read the full report.
Leamington hospital slashes ER wait times with new funding
Erie Shores HealthCare in Leamington has dramatically reduced emergency room wait times using an innovative admission and discharge unit, now backed by $2.33M in permanent provincial funding. Discover how this model could transform Ontario healthcare.
Ontario child care fees won't drop in 2026, $10/day target in question
Ontario parents will not see child care fees decrease this year, raising doubts about the province's $10-a-day promise. Explore the details and what this means for families.
Sask. woman advised to crowdfund for out-of-province brain tumour care
A Saskatchewan woman with a brain tumour was advised by provincial health officials to crowdfund for out-of-province treatment. Read about the systemic gaps in healthcare coverage.
B.C. specialist waitlists surge 20%, hit 1.2 million patients
Dr. Chris Hoag warns B.C.'s specialist wait times are a crisis, costing the system millions and harming patients. Delays lead to ER visits and worse outcomes.
Moe's Health Care Comments Draw NDP Ire, Privatization Fears
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe's call for 'innovative' health care delivery, citing Alberta, draws NDP accusations of privatization. The government fires back, defending new approaches. Read the clash.
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.
Flu surge causes long ER waits in Windsor-Essex hospitals
Windsor-Essex hospitals report high patient volumes and long emergency room wait times as flu cases peak. Officials urge using alternatives for non-urgent care. Learn more.
Deaths in ER Waiting Rooms Highlight Canada's Healthcare Crisis
The deaths of Adam Burgoyne and Prashant Sreekumar after long ER waits reveal a systemic failure. A former healthcare worker argues administrators must return to patient care to save lives.
Longer ER waits in Windsor-Essex, hospitals advise clinics
Hospitals in Windsor and Leamington report longer-than-usual emergency room wait times. Officials urge patients with non-urgent needs to visit walk-in clinics instead. Details on the situation and public guidance.
Windsor ERs Experience Higher-Than-Normal Patient Volumes
Windsor Regional Hospital and other local facilities are reporting busier emergency departments. Learn what's driving the surge and its impact on patient care.
‘Code Red’: Urgent Call for Ontario to Fix Grey-Bruce Cancer Care
A health coalition declares a ‘code red’ for oncology services in Owen Sound, urging immediate provincial intervention as palliative patients lobby for change. Read the full story.
Quebec bans health care agencies in 5 regions
Quebec mandates five regions to stop using private health care employment agencies, aiming to reduce reliance on costly temporary staff and bolster the public system. Learn about the impacts.
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