Alberta Flu Season Peaks, Hospitals Overcrowded
Alberta's Chief Medical Officer reports the influenza A wave has peaked, but flu B is rising. Hospitals face severe strain in the worst season since 2010. Learn the latest numbers and advice.
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Alberta Health Ministry Criticized for Inaction on Hospital Crisis
Edmonton doctors sound alarm over emergency room chaos, but the Ministry's response lacks concrete action. Plus, concerns over unplowed parking lots and infrastructure strain from density.
Soccer league funds London school nutrition program
The Middlesex Masters Soccer League has donated $2,500 to the nutrition program at St. Pius X Catholic School in London, Ontario. Learn how this community support impacts local students.
Alberta ER Pilot Projects Not Reducing Wait Times: Doctors
Doctors at Edmonton's Royal Alexandra Hospital say UCP pilot projects have not cured emergency room overcrowding. Read the latest on Alberta's healthcare challenges.
Windsor ER wait times surge, tracking clock offline
Emergency department wait times in Windsor have surged, while the public online tracking clock remains offline. Get the latest on the local healthcare strain.
Alberta Doctors: Leadership Lacking in Hospital Overcrowding Crisis
Edmonton physicians are sounding the alarm on a critical lack of leadership as Alberta hospitals face severe overcrowding. Read about the crisis and the call for action.
Inside Saskatchewan's Overcrowded Hospital ER Crisis
A firsthand account from a Saskatoon hospital reveals alarming ER overcrowding, staff burnout, and systemic failures. Learn what's happening and why critics blame privatization.
Pepper spray discharge prompts school evacuation in London
St. Thomas Aquinas High School in London, Ont., was evacuated after a pepper spray discharge on Jan. 9, 2026. Get the latest details on the incident and response.
Alberta ERs Over Capacity, Need System-Wide Fixes
Alberta's hospitals face a chronic crisis with ERs and internal medicine units operating dangerously over capacity, leading to hallway care and patient safety risks. Read the analysis.
Quebec ERs at 300% Capacity Amid Early Flu Surge
A severe and early influenza A outbreak, combined with systemic healthcare failures, is overwhelming Quebec's emergency rooms. Doctors warn patient safety is at risk as occupancy rates soar. Learn the causes and urgent calls for action.
New Surrey school provides only temporary relief
École Snokomish Elementary opens in Surrey's Newton neighbourhood, but officials warn capacity pressures in B.C.'s largest district will return within years. The three-storey design may set a trend.
Alberta's ER Crisis: Death Exposes Broken Patient Experience
The tragic death of a father in an Edmonton ER waiting room raises urgent questions about Alberta's promised 'seamless patient experience' and systemic healthcare failures.
Man dies after 8-hour ER wait in Edmonton hospital
A 44-year-old man died at Grey Nuns Hospital after waiting eight hours in ER. A public letter criticizes the Alberta government for focusing on separation over healthcare. Read the full story.
Montreal ERs Over Capacity After Freezing Rain
Montreal emergency rooms are overwhelmed, with three facilities operating over 200% capacity after a freezing rain event. The Glen site ER hit 215% occupancy. Read the latest.
Recall UCP MLAs Over ER Wait Times, Demand Albertans
Outrage grows in Alberta as tragic deaths in overcrowded emergency rooms spark calls for political accountability. Readers demand immediate action on healthcare crisis.
Montreal ERs overwhelmed by ice injuries and severe flu
Freezing rain in Montreal caused fractures and concussions, flooding ERs. Quebec's flu cases, driven by a new strain, have already exceeded last year's peak. Health officials urge caution and vaccination.
Quebec ERs Overwhelmed as Patient Numbers Expected to Rise
Emergency departments across Quebec are facing severe strain. Santé Québec warns of increasing patient volumes, highlighting a deepening healthcare crisis in the province.
Man dies after 8-hour ER wait in Edmonton
The tragic death of Prashant Sreekumar, 44, after an 8-hour wait in an Edmonton emergency room underscores a critical crisis in Alberta's healthcare system. Frontline staff voice their daily fears.
Youths Arrested After Threats at N.B. Middle School
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.
Before and After School Care Returns to South Huron
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.
Vancouver school board votes to permanently close Carleton Elementary
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.
$20.2M for new Simcoe County public school
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.
Parents launch petition to save Windsor student bus service
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.
Flu Cases Surge in Quebec, Doctors Advise Caution and Shots
Influenza transmission is doubling weekly in Quebec, with a severe impact in schools. Montreal health experts advise flu shots, caution, and using 811 before ER visits for mild symptoms.
Parry Sound School Construction Delayed Again
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.
Winnipeg's Wolseley School Announces New Name
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.
GECDSB Appoints Two New Trustees in Windsor
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.
Weapons investigation at London high school leads to teen arrest
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.
Ontario's Plan for School Trustee Changes Coming Early 2025
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.
Ex-Saskatoon School Director Sentenced for Student Assault
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.
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