Alberta parents are leading a grassroots initiative to establish a mandatory, consistent standard of care for students with Type 1 diabetes in schools, addressing a critical gap in provincial support.
Quebec mandates five regions to stop using private health care employment agencies, aiming to reduce reliance on costly temporary staff and bolster the public system. Learn about the impacts.
Alberta's Bill 11 fuels debate on private-pay health services. Critics warn of a two-tier system, while capacity issues persist. Explore the impact on universal care in Canada.
A new study from the Ottawa Heart Institute reveals how a natural gut molecule, produced from foods like broccoli and salmon, combats inflammation to protect against type 2 diabetes and obesity. Discover the science behind your diet.
Ontario's PC government allocates $125 million to private clinics for hip and knee replacements, aiming to cut wait times. Analysis argues for broader two-tier health care reform.
Millions of Canadians lack a family doctor as wait times hit 28.6 weeks. Fraser Institute analyst Mackenzie Moir argues for structural reform, pointing to better-performing universal systems abroad. Read more.
New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt states 2025 set the groundwork for health system improvements. The coming year, 2026, will be focused on delivering tangible results for residents.
Two youths were arrested after threats were made at Eleanor W. Graham Middle School in Rexton, N.B. Police responded swiftly, ensuring school safety. Read the latest details.
South Huron families will see the return of before and after school childcare programs next year, a critical service for working parents. Learn about the reinstatement and its impact on the community.
A Montreal pediatric palliative care home, Le Phare, creates festive moments for children and families during the holidays. Discover how compassion lights up the season.
A new study reveals an alarming diabetes rate in Manitoba. Learn the key findings, regional disparities, and what this means for public health in the province.
New Brunswick has announced an increase to the income threshold for accessing government-funded home care services, allowing more seniors and individuals to qualify for support. Learn about the changes and who benefits.
Nova Scotia announces a new digital home care platform set for 2027, aiming to modernize and streamline access to vital healthcare services for residents.
The Vancouver School Board has permanently closed Sir Guy Carleton Elementary, vacant since a 2016 fire. The decision ends a costly decade of maintaining the empty heritage site. Read the full story.
Senate Democrats are reluctant to force another government shutdown in January, believing they've won the political messaging war on health care despite failing to extend ACA subsidies. Internal party divides persist as the midterms approach.
The Ontario government is investing $20.2 million to build a new public school in Simcoe County. The funding, announced in December 2025, aims to address growing community needs.
Frustrated Windsor parents are petitioning to restore a cancelled Transit Windsor student shuttle program, arguing its end creates barriers to education. Over 350 signatures gathered.
Rep. Jim McGovern detailed years of unfulfilled pledges by Donald Trump to replace the Affordable Care Act. The House passed a GOP bill without extending key subsidies.
Four House Republicans defy Speaker Mike Johnson, signing a Democratic petition to force a vote on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire this month. Will the Senate act?
Ontario's education minister announces another delay for Parry Sound High School, pledging provincial oversight. Get the latest on the troubled Near North District School Board.
A Winnipeg school division has officially revealed a new name for Wolseley School. Discover the details behind this significant change and what it means for the community.
The Greater Essex County District School Board has filled two vacant trustee positions. Learn about the new appointees and their roles in local education governance.
Saskatchewan's auditor finds infrequent and inadequate inspections of care homes, raising serious concerns about resident safety and oversight. Read the full report.
London Police arrested a teenager following a weapons investigation at Clarke Road Secondary School on December 15, 2025. Authorities are continuing their probe into the incident.
Families in the Greater Toronto Area are scrambling to secure before and after school care as more professionals return to the office, creating a critical shortage. Learn about the impacts and challenges.
Analysis reveals U.S. health care costs have surged 155% as a share of GDP since 1970. Columnist Star Parker argues for free-market solutions like Health Savings Accounts to cure a 'sick' system.
Ontario's Education Minister will decide on changes to the role of school trustees early next year, signaling a potential major reduction in their powers. Get the latest details.
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.
Advocates warn Ottawa's strained child-care system cannot meet the surge in demand if federal public servants are mandated back to the office full-time, with waitlists already in the thousands.
A former Saskatoon private school director receives a 23-month community sentence after admitting to hitting students, claiming he was instructed to do so. Read the full story.