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Coffee Cup Recycling Coming to Simcoe County in 2026

Barrie and surrounding communities will accept coffee cups in blue box programs starting 2026. Learn how this environmental initiative will transform waste management across Simcoe County and Muskoka.

Nova Scotia's Digital Healthcare Transformation

Nova Scotia embraces digital healthcare solutions, breaking down barriers and bringing medical services directly to patients through innovative online platforms and virtual care tools.

Trump's Plan to Slash Obesity Drug Prices

Former President Donald Trump unveils ambitious strategy to dramatically reduce costs of groundbreaking weight-loss medications, promising relief for millions struggling with obesity.

Windsor Healthcare Hiring Blitz Amid US Competition

Henry Ford Health launches major Windsor recruitment drive as Canadian healthcare workers face tempting offers from US hospitals. Learn how the border healthcare war is impacting local medical services.

$30M Endoscopy Suite Coming to Moncton Hospital

The New Brunswick government is making a major healthcare investment with a new $30 million endoscopy suite at Moncton Hospital, promising reduced wait times and enhanced diagnostic capabilities for patients across the region.

Ontario short thousands of long-term care beds

New data from Ontario's fiscal update shows the province remains thousands of beds short of its long-term care commitment, raising concerns about healthcare capacity and senior care quality.

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.

Canucks vs Blackhawks: Live Game Updates

The Vancouver Canucks welcome the Chicago Blackhawks to Rogers Arena in a crucial Pacific Division matchup. Get live updates, key player insights, and analysis as both teams battle for critical points.

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.

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