Montrealers praised for rapid aid to unhoused in cold snap
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada commends Montrealers for donating sleeping bags and gloves after her urgent call for help as temperatures plunge below -20°C with wind chill.
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Montreal Mayor's Mandate Letters Outline Key Priorities
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada has issued mandate letters to her executive committee, detailing plans to tackle Montreal's housing crisis, traffic, homelessness, and even food truck promotion. Discover the administration's roadmap.
Montreal Weekend Road Closures Announced
Drivers in Montreal face traffic disruptions this weekend due to planned road closures. Plan your route with our detailed list of affected areas and construction zones.
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.
Montreal opens 100 emergency shelter spots
Montreal has opened 100 new emergency shelter spaces to address homelessness, with more beds to be added over the next two weeks. Read about the city's response.
Old Montreal's Winter Lights & Fire Pits Boost Foot Traffic
Old Montreal transforms into a winter wonderland with the Parcours Lumineux light installations and cozy fire pits, aiming to attract visitors during the cold season. Discover the magic.
Montreal-area mayors form tri-city alliance on key issues
The mayors of Montreal, Laval, and Longueuil pledge collaborative action on housing, transit, and homelessness. Discover their unified plan for Greater Montreal.
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.
Man, 35, dies from Oct. 9 shooting, 31st Montreal homicide
A 35-year-old man shot on Oct. 9 has died, becoming Montreal's 31st homicide victim in 2025. Police seek information as the case moves to major crimes.
Montreal groups push to turn empty buildings into social housing
Montreal housing groups are calling for more abandoned buildings to be converted into social housing, highlighting a former restaurant left empty for 13 years. Learn about the push for solutions to the city's housing crisis.
Bill 2 physician shortage threatens Quebec healthcare
Quebec's Bill 2 forces doctors to see more patients amid severe shortages, risking physician exodus and worse healthcare outcomes. Learn how this affects patients.
Montreal's Wing Noodles Closes After 80-Year Legacy
Montreal's iconic Wing Noodles factory closes after nearly 80 years, ending its reign as Canada's first fortune cookie maker. Discover the legacy of this Chinatown institution.
Montreal homeless encampment destruction called misunderstanding
A Montreal borough mayor describes the destruction of a homeless encampment as a misunderstanding. Learn about the incident and ongoing housing challenges in Verdun.
Montreal Weekend: Holiday Markets & Sports Events
Discover Montreal's top weekend activities including cozy holiday markets and exciting sports events. Your complete guide to making the most of your weekend in the city.
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.
Fort Macleod ER Closed Overnight - Staff Shortage
The Fort Macleod Emergency Room faces temporary overnight closure due to qualified staff shortage. Learn about the impact and healthcare challenges in rural Alberta.
Quebec hospital pharmacists plead for help as vacancies hit 20%
Quebec hospital pharmacists demand ministerial action as 1 in 5 positions sit empty, creating medication safety risks. Read about the growing healthcare crisis.
Quebec Targets Netflix While Real Problems Mount
Quebec's CAQ government faces criticism for prioritizing French-language streaming content over pressing issues like healthcare collapse and economic recession. Read the full analysis.
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.
Nova Scotia has highest wait-list deaths in Maritimes
New report reveals Nova Scotia recorded the highest wait-list mortality rates in the Maritimes last year. Learn about the healthcare crisis and urgent need for reform.
23,000+ Canadians Died on Medical Wait-Lists
A shocking new report reveals more than 23,000 Canadians died while waiting for medical treatment in the past year. Learn about the healthcare crisis and its devastating impact.
Montreal Buys Condos to Combat Homelessness
A new Montreal initiative is purchasing condominiums to provide housing for the homeless. The project is now actively seeking local donors to help scale its impact and address the city's housing crisis.
Montreal developers pledge 2,500 social housing units
Major Montreal developers commit to building 2,500 social housing units at no profit in a significant move to fight the city's homelessness crisis. Learn more about this initiative.
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.
Montreal leader questions Legault's immigration stance
Projet Montréal's interim leader Ericka Alneus expresses discomfort with Premier Legault linking immigration to homelessness. Read about the political debate over Montreal's housing crisis.
Nunavik healthcare workers leave due to water shortages
Critical water shortages in Nunavik are driving doctors and nurses away, severely impacting healthcare delivery in Hudson Bay communities. Learn how this crisis affects patient care.
Quebec Bill 2 health reform faces doctor exodus
Quebec's Bill 2, intended to fix healthcare access, is causing clinic closures and a doctor exodus. This analysis reveals why the cure is worse than the disease.
N.B. man's ER wait sparks minister invitation
After enduring 24 hours in Moncton ER, Peter Phillips invites health minister to experience healthcare crisis firsthand. Read his powerful story and advocacy efforts.
Quebec surgeon questions future after Bill 2
Montreal surgeon Dr. Ahmed Aoude shares how Quebec's Bill 2 threatens healthcare professionals and patient care. Read his emotional plea for support.
Alberta's Public-Private Surgery Model Stirs Controversy
Alberta's UCP proposes doctors work in both public and private systems. Critics argue this benefits the wealthy amid a staffing crisis where 80,000 await surgeries. Read the full analysis.
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