The union representing over 4,500 B.C. paramedics and dispatchers says negotiations with the province have stalled, raising the threat of job action. Read about the key issues and potential impact on emergency services.
Sault Area Hospital dramatically reduces ambulance offload delays, freeing paramedics for emergency calls. A major win for healthcare efficiency in Northern Ontario.
Montreal's Urgences-santé paramedic service experienced a near-record high in emergency calls driven by freezing rain and a surge in flu cases. Learn about the pressures on the healthcare system.
Calgary paramedics anticipate a busy and demoralizing New Year's Eve with 10 fewer ambulances due to staff vacancies and hospital offload delays. Read about the strain on emergency services.
The intensive care unit at Port Alberni's West Coast General Hospital is still closed as officials work to resolve a staffing issue. Learn about the impact on local healthcare.
A high-rise apartment building in downtown Winnipeg caught fire on December 28, 2025. The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to the emergency. Get the latest details on the incident.
Calgary Police Chief Katie McLellan identifies workforce stability as the primary internal challenge for 2026, crucial for long-term public safety amid city growth. A new recruitment initiative is launched.
Mission Memorial and Ridge Meadows Hospitals announce temporary overnight ER closures and maternity diversions due to acute staffing shortages. Learn the details and impacts.
Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service crews were busy over Christmas Eve and Day, responding to several significant fires across the city. Get the details on their holiday emergency response.
Mission Memorial Hospital in B.C. is experiencing overnight emergency room closures due to critical staffing challenges, resuming service disruptions. Learn about the impact and response.
A national association warns of critical staffing shortages in Canada's medical labs, calling for urgent funding to train the next generation of professionals. Learn about the crisis and its impact on healthcare.
A Winnipeg firefighter was transported to hospital following a fire in the Fort Richmond area. The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service confirms the incident occurred on December 20, 2025.
A fire broke out in a Winnipeg home early Saturday morning, prompting a response from the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service. No injuries were immediately reported.
York Region Paramedic Services will improve emergency response times by utilizing transit-only lanes, a new initiative announced in December 2025. Learn how this change aims to save lives.
A vacant building on Winnipeg's Main Street was damaged in a fire. Get the latest details on the incident and emergency response.
A Winnipeg firefighter was injured while responding to a fire in a vacant Wolseley apartment building. Get the latest details on the incident and response.
A significant ammonia leak prompted a major emergency response at a PepsiCo facility in Winnipeg. The specialized HazMat team successfully contained the incident. Read the full details.
Northern Ontario's Cochrane district is turning to Australia to fill critical paramedic vacancies. The local service board has approved a plan to hire up to eight internationally trained professionals.
A new poll reveals strong public support in New Brunswick for paramedics to take on a larger role in the healthcare system. Discover the details and what it means for the future of care.
Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services confronts staffing challenges with 20 paramedics on leave for occupational stress injuries. Learn about the impact on emergency services.
Shocking audit reveals 82% of Ottawa paramedics experience violence without reporting. Chief Poirier calls trend 'not OK' as weekly assaults become common.
Discover SUNshine Girl Shaye, a 6-foot-tall Sagittarius who loves horseback riding, country music and dreams of becoming a paramedic while driving a Tesla.
Quebec hospital pharmacists demand ministerial action as 1 in 5 positions sit empty, creating medication safety risks. Read about the growing healthcare crisis.
A Guelph-Wellington paramedic was assaulted while responding to an incident. Authorities confirm the medic was spat on during an arrest operation. Full details on the investigation.
Canadian veterinarians are pushing for regulatory reforms to address growing medication shortages affecting animal care. Learn about the impacts and proposed solutions.
HSAA members in Alberta approve four-year collective agreement with 12% wage hike, ending 20-month contract dispute. Paramedics, therapists get additional increases.
Toronto's shelter guidelines encourage hiring active drug users and providing drug services in all facilities, including those with children. A controversial shift in harm reduction.
Patients in Windsor-Essex face critical delays for MRI and CT scans due to staffing shortages, with some waiting up to two years for essential diagnostics.
Collège Boréal and Confederation College launch partnership to enhance critical paramedic training access across Northern Ontario, addressing healthcare gaps in remote communities.
Nunavik's Inuit communities demonstrate remarkable resilience facing ongoing water shortages. Learn how traditional knowledge helps combat Canada's northern water crisis.