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AMA Urges Government Action on Alberta ER Crisis
The Alberta Medical Association issues a stark plea for government intervention to address critical pressures in the province's emergency departments and hospitals.
Windsor 911 Outage: What Residents Must Do
A critical 911 service disruption in Windsor leaves residents without direct emergency access. Learn the official alternate contact methods and crucial safety steps to take immediately.
Why Nations Are Hoarding Food Again
Governments from Scandinavia to Asia are rebuilding emergency grain reserves, fearing market failures. Economists warn this could backfire, raising prices globally. Read the analysis.
Alberta NDP calls on Premier to address ER crisis
Alberta's NDP is urging Premier Danielle Smith to formally acknowledge and tackle a growing emergency room capacity crisis. The opposition highlights critical strain on healthcare services.
Windsor Police-Hospital Team Diverts 600+ from ER
A Windsor police and hospital partnership successfully diverted over 600 individuals from the emergency room in 2025, easing pressure on local healthcare. Learn how this innovative program works.
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.
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.
New Doctors Ease Service Gaps in Watrous, Saskatchewan
Watrous residents see positive change as new physicians address emergency room closures that plagued the community. Read about the town's healthcare turnaround.
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.
Alberta Medical Association calls for crisis declaration
The Alberta Medical Association details severe hospital over-capacity, labeling it a 'medical disaster' and calls on the provincial government to formally declare a healthcare crisis.
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.
Timmins ER doctor pleads for kindness as hospital faces surge
Dr. Kyle Harper appeals for patience and kindness as Timmins and District Hospital's emergency room struggles with a high volume of severely ill patients requiring admission. The situation highlights ongoing healthcare pressures in Northern Ontario.
Virtual Doctors Keep Saskatchewan Rural ERs Open
Saskatchewan is using virtual physician technology to maintain emergency services in rural communities facing critical doctor shortages. Learn how this controversial solution is working.
11-hour ambulance wait in Winnipeg sparks outcry
A Winnipeg man suffered for 11 hours waiting for an ambulance. His ordeal highlights critical strain on emergency medical services in Manitoba. Read his story and the urgent call for change.
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.
Alberta's ER Crisis: Death Exposes Broken Patient Experience
The tragic death of a father in an Edmonton ER waiting room raises urgent questions about Alberta's promised 'seamless patient experience' and systemic healthcare failures.
Edmonton man dies in ER waiting room, family mourns
Family and officials gathered in Edmonton to mourn Prashanth Sreekumar, who died while waiting for emergency care. This tragedy highlights critical pressures within Alberta's healthcare system.
Medicine Hat man fears for life after Calgary ER death
A Medicine Hat radio host's wait for a neurosurgical evaluation turns fearful following a death in a Calgary ER. Learn about the healthcare anxieties in Alberta.
Springwater Township Issues Emergency Alert Amid Major Storm
Springwater Township declares a significant weather event as heavy snow causes widespread disruptions across Ontario. Get the latest on road conditions, closures, and safety advisories.
Worst 911 Calls in Vancouver Include Haircut, Airline Gripes
E-Comm reveals Vancouver's most inappropriate 911 calls of 2025, from traffic rants to carry-on complaints. Learn what truly constitutes an emergency and why misusing 911 is dangerous.
Recall UCP MLAs Over ER Wait Times, Demand Albertans
Outrage grows in Alberta as tragic deaths in overcrowded emergency rooms spark calls for political accountability. Readers demand immediate action on healthcare crisis.
Non-urgent patients redirected from western Quebec ERs
Emergency departments in western Quebec are redirecting non-urgent cases to relieve pressure. Learn the details and what it means for patient care in the region.
Quebec ERs Overwhelmed as Patient Numbers Expected to Rise
Emergency departments across Quebec are facing severe strain. Santé Québec warns of increasing patient volumes, highlighting a deepening healthcare crisis in the province.
Man dies after 8-hour ER wait in Edmonton
The tragic death of Prashant Sreekumar, 44, after an 8-hour wait in an Edmonton emergency room underscores a critical crisis in Alberta's healthcare system. Frontline staff voice their daily fears.
Man dies in Edmonton ER, Alberta orders review
The Alberta government has launched a review after Prashanth Sreekumar, 44, died in an Edmonton emergency room while waiting for a doctor. The tragedy highlights ongoing pressures on the healthcare system.
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