B.C. warns e-scooters not for kids this holiday season
Vancouver Coastal Health issues urgent reminder that electric scooters pose serious safety risks to children. Learn crucial safety guidelines before holiday gift shopping.
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Coroner Calls for Pedestrian Safety After Girl's Death
Quebec coroner urges improved pedestrian safety measures following the 2022 death of 7-year-old Mariia Legenkovska, a Ukrainian refugee killed walking to school in Montreal.
Alberta Health Reform: Small Step, Limited Impact
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.
First Private Mental Health Walk-In Clinic Opens in Sudbury
Northern Ontario's inaugural private mental health walk-in clinic has launched in Sudbury, offering immediate support services. Discover how this healthcare innovation addresses critical gaps in mental health care access.
20 Sudbury Paramedics Off Work Due to Occupational Stress
Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services confronts staffing challenges with 20 paramedics on leave for occupational stress injuries. Learn about the impact on emergency services.
TB Outbreak Hits Labrador After Inuit Funding Loss
Labrador faces a tuberculosis outbreak weeks after Inuit groups warned about health funding cuts. Learn about the crisis and its impact on Indigenous communities.
New Speed Limits Approved Near Oro-Medonte School
Barrie County has approved reduced speed limits near a new Oro-Medonte school to enhance student safety. The changes take effect immediately in designated community safety zones.
Manitoba firm fined in plumber's toxic gas death
A Manitoba company faces a $75,000 fine after a plumber died from toxic gas exposure. Learn about workplace safety failures and legal consequences.
Alberta health spending $9,597 per person in 2025
A new report shows Alberta's health care spending is growing faster than the economy, reaching $9,597 per person in 2025. Discover the key factors driving this increase.
Calgary family seeks intersection safety changes after crash
A Calgary family is advocating for intersection safety improvements after two sisters were struck by a minivan in a northwest crosswalk. Their story sparks calls for pedestrian protection.
HCL Site Services fined $100K for workplace injury
HCL Site Services Ltd. was fined $100,000 after a worker was injured in a trench collapse in Viking, Alberta. Learn about the OHS violation and workplace safety.
Free Roblox Game Teaches Kids Crosswalk Safety
The Alberta Motor Association launches Crosswalk Quest: Zoo Rescue on Roblox to educate children about pedestrian safety through interactive gaming. Learn how this innovative approach works.
$100K fine for Edmonton trench collapse that injured worker
An Edmonton construction company faces a $100,000 fine after a trench collapse seriously injured a worker. Learn about workplace safety violations and consequences.
Rising Alberta health costs make private option viable
As Alberta's health-care spending hits 39% of the provincial budget, the UCP proposes private service options. Could this blended model solve the system's crisis?
Alberta UCP enacts major health care system reforms
Alberta's UCP government introduces fundamental health care legislation allowing private-public shifts, changing payment structures, and requiring health card reapplication.
Saskatoon firm fined $100K after wall injures worker
A Saskatoon construction company faces a $100,000 fine after a wall collapsed onto a worker's leg. Learn about workplace safety enforcement in Saskatchewan.
WECHU approves slight 2026 budget spending increase
Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has approved a modest spending increase for its 2026 budget. Learn how this affects local public health services in our community.
$35M for 30 Canadian Oral Health Training Programs
Federal government announces $35 million investment for 30 oral health training programs to strengthen Canada's dental care workforce and improve access to care.
Barrhaven parents demand traffic safety measures for kids
Barrhaven mother Suzanne Westover advocates for real traffic calming measures on Clearbrook Drive, where speeding cars endanger students walking to school. Join the call for safer streets.
Expert Tips for Holiday Home Fire & Electrical Safety
Prepare your holiday home for the season with essential fire prevention and electrical safety tips from a renovation expert. Protect your family and property this winter.
Ottawa Medical Officer's Winter Safety Warning for Kids
Ottawa's Medical Officer of Health emphasizes proper winter clothing for children's safety. Learn essential tips to protect your family during Canadian winter months.
Alberta Health-Care Union Strike Locations Announced
Health-care workers across Alberta commence strike action as union reveals picket locations. Get the latest updates on the labor dispute affecting provincial health services.
Alberta health workers strike set for Saturday
Approximately 3,500 Alberta LPNs and health-care aides are set to strike Saturday, potentially delaying elective surgeries. Learn the key details and impacts.
Alberta's health reform sparks debate on fixing system
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith introduces hybrid healthcare model, sparking debate about reforming Canada's struggling system. Critics voice concerns while supporters point to Quebec's success with private clinics.
New Francophone Health Centre Opens in Timmins
Timmins welcomes a new francophone community health centre serving over 1,700 French-speaking patients. Learn how this facility addresses healthcare gaps in Northern Ontario.
Experts: Private Health Care May Increase Mortality
Medical specialists in Montreal express grave concerns that the privatization of Canada's health care could lead to increased patient mortality rates. Learn more about the risks.
Political Appointees Risk Canada's Health Care System
Experienced health leaders are being replaced by political appointees across Canada, risking universal healthcare. Learn how this shift from expertise to ideology puts patient care in jeopardy.
Health Canada permanently controls illicit drug sedative
Health Canada takes decisive action to permanently control a dangerous sedative found in illegal drug markets. Learn about the government's latest drug safety measures.
TSB demands safety changes after B.C. lifeboat accident
Transportation Safety Board calls for urgent safety improvements following accidental lifeboat deployment off British Columbia coast. Read the investigation findings.
Alberta health-care workers strike set for Saturday
16,000 Alberta LPNs and health-care aides begin strike Saturday after failed negotiations. Critical services impacted as union demands fair wages and staffing. Follow for updates.
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