The Royal Alexandra Hospital's midwifery support program is undergoing a significant transition as it moves to Fort Saskatchewan, marking a new chapter in maternal care delivery for the Edmonton region.
Pat Bellisle, a dedicated paramedic from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, concludes a remarkable 50-year career in emergency medical services, marking an end to a lifetime of community care.
The Manitoba NDP government has invoked health system expropriation authority for the first time, taking control of Winnipeg's Golden Door Geriatric Centre to address care concerns.
A new Hospital to Home initiative in Windsor, Ontario, seeks to provide comprehensive care that allows patients to recover at home instead of in emergency rooms, potentially easing healthcare system pressures.
Emergency room doctor shifts in Alberta are experiencing delays as ongoing discussions between the provincial government and physicians continue, impacting healthcare delivery.
A residential fire in Moncton, New Brunswick, has resulted in one person being hospitalized. Emergency crews responded to the incident on February 2, 2026, with the cause under investigation.
A Winnipeg family is grieving after their mother passed away following a visit to St. Boniface Hospital's emergency room, with relatives asserting that a potential misdiagnosis played a role in her tragic death.
Temiskaming Shores hospital opens a new mammography suite to improve breast cancer detection, addressing a disease that claimed 5,400 Canadian women's lives in 2025.
New Brunswick's primary care provider waitlist has increased by 40,000 patients year-over-year, highlighting ongoing healthcare access challenges in the province.
Acclaimed Ottawa restaurateur Stephen Beckta is revolutionizing patient meals at The Ottawa Hospital, replacing processed foods with fresh, nutrient-rich dishes as part of a 'food as medicine' approach.
A Toulouse hospital called bomb disposal experts after discovering a decommissioned First World War artillery shell lodged in a patient's rectum, leading to evacuations.
A French hospital has treated a man who had a shell lodged in his rectum, highlighting an unusual foreign object removal case. The incident underscores the diverse challenges medical professionals face.
CTV News Edmonton explores how improving patient discharge processes from hospitals could alleviate emergency room congestion in Alberta, addressing a critical healthcare challenge.
Acclaimed Ottawa restaurateur Steven Beckta is revolutionizing patient meals at The Ottawa Hospital, replacing processed foods with fresh, nutrient-rich dishes as part of a 'food as medicine' initiative.
The Chatham-Kent Health Alliance has bolstered its general surgery department with the addition of Dr. Samantha Albacete and Dr. Eileen Bui, enhancing healthcare services in the region.
Stevenson Memorial Hospital in Barrie has announced the contractor for its major $174 million redevelopment project, aimed at enhancing healthcare infrastructure and services for the community.
A reader defends taser use in emergency rooms to protect healthcare workers from violent patients, while other letters address political leadership and Canadian military service.
A disturbing internal report reveals at least six patient deaths connected to prolonged emergency department waits in Alberta hospitals, highlighting systemic failures and overcrowding.
The family of Stacey Ross is calling for systemic changes after long emergency room wait times contributed to her death, highlighting urgent issues in Canada's healthcare system.
Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare in Windsor, Ontario, is preparing to close its temporary surge unit due to a significant decline in flu cases, easing pressure on local healthcare resources.
A tragic carbon monoxide death in Regina is under investigation after a boiler failure. Fire Chief Layne Jackson provided details as authorities work to determine the cause of the fatal incident.
A Winnipeg nurse faces severe disciplinary action after administering fentanyl to a patient without proper medical authorization, described as 'shocking' misconduct by regulators.
The Family Medicine Maternity Clinic at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital is set to reopen in February 2026, restoring crucial prenatal and maternity care services to the local community after a period of closure.
Barrie residents seeking primary care can now access new family doctors and nurse practitioners through Health Care Connect, improving local healthcare availability and reducing wait times for medical services.
Three security officers were assaulted at Guelph General Hospital, highlighting ongoing safety concerns for healthcare workers in Ontario facilities.
An Ontario tribunal has revoked Dr. Ashwin Maharaj's medical licence after finding his misconduct caused significant harm to patients, highlighting regulatory oversight.
Over 60% of Ontario hospitals operated in deficit in 2025, taking private bank loans and paying millions in interest despite provincial legislation requiring balanced budgets.
Ottawa Fire Services swiftly responded to a hazardous carbon monoxide leak at a residential high-rise on Champagne Avenue in Centretown West, ensuring resident safety.
The Pan Am Pool in Winnipeg has been temporarily closed after two separate medical incidents occurred on-site, prompting an investigation and safety review.
Patients in Edmonton are reporting severe overcrowding and dangerous conditions in Alberta emergency departments, calling the situation a 'disaster' as healthcare strains continue.