Overnight ER Closures at 2 B.C. Lower Mainland Hospitals
Mission Memorial and Ridge Meadows Hospitals announce temporary overnight ER closures and maternity diversions due to acute staffing shortages. Learn the details and impacts.
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New York requires mental health warnings on social media
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announces a new law requiring social media platforms to display mental health warnings. Learn about the details and potential impacts.
B.C. Hospital ER Closes Overnight Amid Staffing Crisis
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.
Mission Hospital ER Closing Overnight Dec. 29-Jan. 6
Mission Memorial Hospital's emergency department will operate reduced hours from Dec. 29 to Jan. 6 due to a physician shortage. Learn the details and where to seek urgent care.
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Edmonton doctor leads Canadian Centre on Substance Use
Dr. Louis Francescutti, an Edmonton emergency physician, takes the helm at the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction, aiming to tackle the root causes of addiction impacting Canada's healthcare system.
No fixes for B.C.'s rare disease drug program after 5 months
Five months after Premier David Eby called for change, B.C.'s costly rare disease drug program remains unreformed. The review continues, leaving families in limbo.
Edmonton's Casa Spinelli: A Home for Lung Transplant Patients
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.
Person Injured in Toronto Encampment Fire
A fire at a downtown Toronto encampment on December 26 left one person injured. Firefighters responded to the scene near a church. Get the latest details on the incident.
UK Trial Asks Kids About Egg, Sperm Freezing
A controversial NHS trial will ask children as young as 10 about freezing eggs or sperm, a direct response to puberty blockers' infertility risk. The study begins in 2026.
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B.C. winds down free take-home safer supply drugs
British Columbia mandates medical supervision for most safer supply drugs after years of evidence showed diversion to the black market. Critics say the policy change came too late.
SUNshine Girl Natalie: Fitness Pro and Dog Lover
Meet Toronto's SUNshine Girl Natalie, a fitness and entertainment professional who trains with Team Starr and enjoys outdoor adventures with her dog, Bella.
Highly Infectious Flu Strain Surges, Child Cases Rise in Canada
A highly infectious flu strain is circulating, with Alberta seeing its worst weekly case numbers since 2009. Experts warn children are severely affected. Learn how to protect your family.
Alberta Flu Cases Reach Highest Level Since 2009-10
Alberta reports its highest weekly flu case count since the 2009-10 H1N1 pandemic. Health officials urge vaccination as hospitals prepare for surge. Learn the latest details and symptoms.
How to Handle Rude Family Comments During Holidays
Therapists reveal the most common insensitive remarks relatives make at gatherings and provide expert scripts for setting boundaries and changing the subject.
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Experts: Skipping Holiday Workouts Is Fine
Canadian health experts explain why resting over the holidays won't ruin your fitness and why you don't need to 'burn off' festive food. Learn how to manage wellness guilt-free.
Best Lumbar Pillows on Amazon for Canadian Shoppers
Sitting all day hurting your back? Discover 10 highly-rated lumbar support pillows on Amazon Canada, backed by thousands of customer reviews, to improve posture and comfort at work, in the car, or at home.
First Postpartum Depression Drug Approved in Canada
Health Canada has approved ZURZUVAE, the first drug specifically for moderate to severe postpartum depression, offering new hope for one in five Canadian mothers. Learn about the treatment and its impact.
Regina Urgent Care Centre Holiday Closure Sparks Concern
The Regina Urgent Care Centre on Albert Street is closed during the Christmas holidays, prompting criticism from the Saskatchewan NDP over reduced healthcare access.
Vancouver woman's Christmas meet-up for grieving hearts
A grieving woman in British Columbia organizes a Christmas Day meet-up at English Bay to remember lost loved ones, offering community support during the holidays.
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Man Waits 17 Years in Hospital for Provincial Funding
Ken Retkowski has spent 17 years at Renfrew Victoria Hospital, unable to leave due to a lack of provincial funding for specialized care. His story highlights systemic gaps in long-term healthcare support.
Manitoba lowers breast cancer screening self-referral age
Manitoba has lowered the age for self-referral breast cancer screening to 40, a move celebrated by advocates. Learn about the change and its impact on early detection.
Dartmouth gym fundraiser aids addiction recovery
Over 50 people gathered at a Dartmouth gym to raise crucial funds for an addiction recovery program that a local family credits with saving a life. The event highlights community support for vital health services.
Pizza Pops E. Coli Outbreak Hospitalizes Five in Canada
A fifth person is now hospitalized in a growing E. coli outbreak linked to Pillsbury Pizza Pops. Health officials warn children and the elderly are at highest risk. Details on affected products.
Unauthorized Drugs Seized from Vancouver Gym
Health Canada enforcement officers have seized unauthorized pharmaceutical drugs from a Vancouver fitness facility. Discover the details of the raid and the ongoing risks of unregulated substances.
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Winnipeg Christmas & Boxing Day Clinic Hours
Find out which Winnipeg walk-in clinics are open on December 25 and 26, 2025. Plan your holiday healthcare needs with this essential guide.
E. Coli Outbreak: 5 Hospitalized, Pizza Pops Recalled
Five people have been hospitalized in a Canada-wide E. coli outbreak linked to Pillsbury Pizza Pops. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall. Learn the details and product codes here.
Baby Born from Rare Abdominal Pregnancy Beats 1-in-a-Million Odds
A California mother, unaware she was pregnant, gave birth to a healthy baby boy from a rare abdominal pregnancy. Discover the incredible medical miracle that stunned doctors.
Milk River ER forced to close temporarily due to staff shortage
The Milk River Emergency Room in southern Alberta is temporarily closed due to a critical staff shortage. It is scheduled to reopen Friday night after a new doctor was recruited for the community.
Massive pistachio recall expands in Canada over salmonella
The CFIA's recall list for pistachios now exceeds 300 items. Learn which products are affected and how to protect your health during this ongoing salmonella investigation.
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HDGH highlights round-the-clock mental health services for holidays
Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare in Windsor reminds residents that critical mental health and addiction services remain available 24/7 throughout the holiday period, a time of increased stress for many.
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