A new study shows 4,600 residents of Atlantic Canada travelled internationally for medical treatment in 2025, highlighting pressures on the domestic healthcare system. Read the full analysis.
Toronto police have charged a 38-year-old caregiver after alleged assaults on vulnerable adults at an east-end group home. Authorities are now searching for the suspect.
A Canadian pharmacy platform plans to supply US patients with Ozempic sourced from India starting in 2026, creating a new cross-border pharmaceutical channel. Learn the details and implications.
Montreal's downtown warming centres have recorded thousands of visits from vulnerable people during recent extreme cold. Learn about the critical response to the city's winter crisis.
Toronto police are searching for a 38-year-old man employed as a caregiver, wanted in connection with assaults on vulnerable adults at a group home. Authorities urge the public to assist.
The Batshaw Youth and Family Centres Foundation has launched a new awareness campaign featuring Jasmine Brown to support at-risk young people in Quebec. Learn how you can help.
A dangerously cold north wind is sweeping through Calgary, putting the city's homeless and vulnerable populations at significant risk. Learn about the immediate dangers and community response.
Casa Spinelli, a house in Edmonton, has opened its doors to provide a vital home for lung transplant patients during their critical recovery. Discover how this initiative is saving lives.
Santa and Mrs. Claus delivered gifts and smiles to children in the pediatric unit of Regina General Hospital on December 22, 2025. See the heartwarming moments captured by photojournalist Kayle Neis.
Legal documents reveal a behind-the-scenes legal war between leaders of two Greater Sudbury non-profits dedicated to helping the vulnerable. Get the full story on the internal conflict.
A magical visit from Santa Claus brought smiles and holiday spirit to young patients at Jim Pattison Children's Hospital in Saskatoon on December 22, 2025. Read about this heartwarming event.
Navigating police record checks in Ontario? The OPP has released essential guidance to help residents apply correctly and understand processing times. Learn who can apply and how the online system works.
Alberta Health Services reinstates public bell-ringing ceremonies at Edmonton's Stollery Children's Hospital after listening to families. The tradition returns March 1.
The Homeless Foundation in Calgary held its annual Longest Night of the Year vigil on December 19, 2025, to commemorate vulnerable residents who died. Read about this solemn remembrance.
The City of Edmonton has prolonged its extreme weather response beyond the Christmas holiday to protect vulnerable residents from dangerous cold. Learn about the vital services and warming spaces available.
Canadians with chronic pain describe the daily struggle of navigating nationwide shortages of essential pain control medications. Learn about the personal impact and ongoing supply issues.
Mission RCMP is warning vulnerable women after two separate attempted abductions by a South Asian male in a white SUV. Police urge anyone with information to come forward.
Montreal's Chez Doris shelter announces new emergency winter resources to protect vulnerable women from the cold. Learn how the community can support this vital initiative.
A major Canadian study finds pre-surgery exercise and nutrition programs significantly reduce post-operative disability for frail older adults, but only when patients fully engage. Learn about the findings and one Ottawa man's success story.
Fraser Health announces temporary diversion of pregnant patients from Peace Arch and another hospital during the holiday period due to staffing. Learn the details and alternatives.
The Montreal Symphony Orchestra is spreading holiday joy with special performances for hospital patients. Read about this heartwarming initiative bringing music to healthcare settings.
NB Power announces it will not disconnect vulnerable customers for unpaid bills this winter. Learn about the utility's compassionate approach to helping New Brunswickers stay warm.
Celebrate creativity & resilience at Chez Doris's 10th annual Holiday Fair this Sunday. Find unique handmade gifts, enjoy live music, and support vulnerable Montreal women.
Quebec's Bill 2 jeopardizes specialized pediatric palliative care for vulnerable children. Pediatricians warn the legislation could force doctors from this essential field.
New research reveals alarming post-operative recovery challenges for Canadian seniors. Learn about the risks and what families need to know about surgical outcomes for elderly patients.
The Toes-T-Tootsies initiative in Ottawa collects new socks, mitts, and toques for the region's vulnerable population as temperatures plummet. Discover how this community effort is making a difference.
Slovenians cast ballots in a historic referendum on legalizing assisted dying for terminally ill patients. A pivotal decision for end-of-life care in Europe.
UN climate talks COP30 conclude with a landmark deal to increase financial support for countries hardest hit by climate change. Discover the details and implications of this critical agreement.
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.
Clinique l'Agora, serving Montreal's homeless and addicted population, will close due to Quebec's new doctor payment model. The clinic's mission to care for marginalized patients ends this spring.