A B.C. Supreme Court judge has intervened to protect a 77-year-old woman with advanced Alzheimer's from her husband, who openly discussed a plan to end her life if she became ineligible for MAID. Read the full ruling details.
Rome will implement an entry fee for the Trevi Fountain in 2025 to manage crowds and fund maintenance during the Jubilee Year, which expects millions of visitors.
New Brunswick's chief medical officer confirms the final report on a mysterious neurological illness will be public in January. Get the latest details and what it means for residents.
Engineering News Record ranks BrandSafway sixth globally among specialty contractors. The firm has held a top-ten spot for 17 years, supporting iconic projects from Toronto to Norway.
Visa and Mastercard agree to a $167.5 million settlement over claims they conspired to keep ATM access fees high. Get the details on the class action lawsuit.
Quebec family doctors have overwhelmingly approved a new agreement with the province, a move expected to connect half a million more patients with a GP. Read the details of the landmark deal.
A new study by B.C.'s information watchdog is investigating the opaque 'black box' of the province's freedom of information systems. Learn about the findings and their implications for transparency.
Prince Edward Island announces a new community legal clinic to improve access to justice for residents. Learn about the initiative and its goals for 2025.
Advocates argue the Santé Québec website's lack of English violates rights to health services in one's mother tongue. A reader's letter calls for compassion over language enforcement.
The expansion of Quebec pharmacists' prescribing powers, announced to improve healthcare access, is experiencing significant implementation delays. Learn about the causes and impacts.
The relocation of a bus stop from Victoria Hospital in Winnipeg has raised significant safety and accessibility concerns for vulnerable patients and staff. Learn about the community's response.
As Parliament debates Bill C-218 to exclude mental illness from MAID eligibility, experts question if offering assisted death masks a failure to provide adequate mental health support and dignified living conditions in Canada.
Final arguments are being heard in a Montreal court challenge against Quebec's law requiring protesters to stay 50 metres from abortion clinics. The case tests the balance between access and protest rights.
A judge's injunction has forced Ontario to expand its medical residency program, giving internationally trained doctors like Ottawa's Ashok Kumar Biswas a renewed opportunity to practice. Read about the policy reversal and its impact on the doctor shortag
A significant number of Quebec physicians are obtaining licences to practise in Ontario, highlighting interprovincial mobility challenges in Canada's healthcare system. Learn about the implications.
Health Canada issues a recall for specific FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors due to potential for incorrect glucose readings. Patients advised to check lot numbers immediately.
TD Bank Group announces a $1.5 million commitment to the National access Arts Centre to fund programs and artists with disabilities, highlighting employment and inclusion on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
TD Bank Group announces a $1.5 million grant to Calgary's National access Arts Centre, funding programs and supporting artists with disabilities. Discover how this investment empowers great artists.
A concerning report reveals airline pilots in Canada and globally are hiding mental health conditions due to fear of losing their medical clearance and careers. Learn about the systemic risks and calls for reform.
Russian authorities have blocked access to the popular U.S. children's gaming platform Roblox. The move, reported in December 2025, restricts a major online space for young users.
Heads of Quebec's family medicine departments refuse to implement parts of Bill 2, citing overburdened clinics and a flawed surveillance role. They demand suspension of key articles.
A medical team from London, Ontario, is using 3D printing to create custom fixators for severe bone fractures in Gaza. This innovative approach offers critical care where resources are scarce.
The sudden closure of The Gardens Community Health Centre in Regina has left thousands scrambling for care, highlighting Saskatchewan's ongoing primary care crisis. Learn what happened and the political fallout.
A new Angus Reid Institute survey confirms Saskatchewan's family doctor shortage remains a critical problem. Read the details and what it means for residents' healthcare access.
A Canadian physician shares his harrowing story of a post-colonoscopy hemorrhage, medical dismissal, and the permanent health consequences that followed. Learn his crucial advice for navigating healthcare.
Winnipeg's Toy Mountain campaign adds new drop-off locations to meet rising holiday demand. Donate a new, unwrapped toy at Access Storage and other sites across the city.
Alberta's new health legislation allows private payment but maintains central control. Will this reduce wait times or just create more bureaucracy? Read our analysis.
Australia will bar children from creating YouTube accounts starting December 10 in a major social media experiment. Learn what this means for digital youth access and online safety policies.
A Halifax life sciences company announces groundbreaking cancer treatment study results. Learn about this medical breakthrough and its potential impact on cancer care in Canada.
New federal data reveals medical assistance in dying accounted for 5.1% of all deaths in Canada last year, with cancer being the most common underlying condition. Read the full report.