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Nova Scotia ER Patients Wait 70+ Hours for Beds

Shocking new data reveals Nova Scotia emergency room patients are waiting more than three days for hospital admission, exposing a deepening healthcare crisis in Atlantic Canada.

Rockyview Hospital Hosts Future Healthcare Workers

Rockyview General Hospital in Calgary opened its doors to the next generation of healthcare workers during a special Take Our Kids to Work Day event, giving young students an inspiring glimpse into medical careers.

Orillia Fights Doctor Shortage with New Training Hub

Orillia launches groundbreaking medical training facility in partnership with local hospitals and universities, creating a sustainable pipeline of family physicians for Simcoe Muskoka and beyond.

Private Medical Tests: Step Toward US Healthcare

Alberta's new policy allowing private payments for medical tests threatens to undermine Canada's public healthcare system and could lead to U.S.-style two-tier medicine, warn healthcare experts.

Fort Macleod ER Closed Due to Staffing Crisis

Alberta's Fort Macleod emergency department faces temporary closure due to critical staff shortages, leaving residents without urgent care access. Learn about alternative options and the growing healthcare crisis in rural communities.

Canada's Untested Rape Kit Crisis Exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals Canada's sexual assault evidence collection crisis as survivors face systemic barriers to accessing rape kits and thousands remain untested in police storage.

Mushroom Murder Chef Appeals Conviction

Erin Patterson, convicted in lethal mushroom lunch case, files appeal alleging justice system failures and insufficient evidence in controversial trial.

Staffing shortages deny sexual assault kits to survivors

A devastating healthcare shortage in Northern Ontario is forcing sexual assault survivors to be turned away from hospitals without receiving crucial forensic evidence collection kits, raising alarm among advocates and medical professionals.

Edmonton Hospital Weapons Screening System Considered

The Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton is exploring advanced weapons screening technology as part of a comprehensive safety strategy following increased security incidents across Alberta Health Services facilities.

Quebec Revives Doctor Payment Reform Talks

The Quebec government is reopening negotiations with physicians over controversial payment reforms, aiming to transform how doctors are compensated while addressing healthcare system challenges.

Quebec Med Students Challenge Bill 2 in Court

Medical students in Quebec are challenging the provincial government in court over Bill 2, arguing the new law creates unfair barriers to medical training and exacerbates the healthcare crisis.

Supreme Court Child Porn Ruling Sparks Outrage

A shocking Supreme Court decision has sparked national outrage after ruling police violated a suspected child pornographer's rights. Legal experts warn this could jeopardize child protection efforts across Canada.

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