Lethbridge County and Rocket Doctor Sign Virtual Health Deal
Lethbridge County has signed an agreement with Rocket Doctor to provide expanded primary and urgent virtual healthcare services to its residents, enhancing access in the region.
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Lethbridge County Partners with Rocket Doctor for Virtual Healthcare
Lethbridge County announces a new partnership with Rocket Doctor to provide virtual healthcare services to residents, addressing primary care physician shortages in southern Alberta.
Waterloo Region Cardiac Cath Labs Nearing Capacity
Hospitals within the Waterloo Regional Health Network are reporting that their cardiac catheterization laboratories are operating close to maximum capacity, raising concerns about patient access and wait times for critical heart procedures.
Calgary's Peter Lougheed Centre ER Expansion Opens
Calgary's Peter Lougheed Centre has opened an expanded emergency room, but questions remain about its impact on Alberta's persistent healthcare wait times.
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Nurses Ratify New Deal with Covenant Health
Nurses employed by Covenant Health have successfully ratified a new collective agreement, marking a significant step in labor relations within Alberta's healthcare sector.
Regina Urgent Care Centre Hours Reduced on Tuesday
The Regina Urgent Care Centre at 1320 Albert Street will operate on reduced hours this Tuesday, February 24, 2026, due to operational adjustments. Patients are advised to plan accordingly.
Saskatchewan Adds Metal Detectors at Three More Hospitals
The Saskatchewan Health Authority has installed metal detectors at Battleford Union Hospital, Prince Albert Hospital, and Regina Urgent Care Centre, bringing the total to eight facilities with enhanced security measures.
Two Hospitalized After Fire at Vacant Edmonton Building
A fire at an empty building in Edmonton's Rossdale neighborhood sent two individuals to hospital with smoke inhalation. The blaze caused significant smoke damage to the structure.
Maya Gebala Opens Eye, Moves Hand in Hospital Recovery Update
Maya Gebala, a 12-year-old survivor of the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting, has opened one eye and is moving her hand, showing positive signs in her intensive care recovery in Vancouver.
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Thessalon ER Closures Prompt Physician Recruitment Drive
Repeated emergency room closures at Thessalon Hospital have triggered a major physician recruitment initiative in Northern Ontario, highlighting rural healthcare challenges.
Northern Ontario ER to Close Over Christmas Holidays
The North Shore Health Network has confirmed the temporary closure of its Thessalon emergency department during the Christmas and Boxing Day holidays, citing staffing challenges.
Medical Specialists Deserve Fair Compensation: Patient
A Montreal resident argues that medical specialists should be fairly compensated for their dedication, citing personal experience with life-saving oncologists amid ongoing salary negotiations.
Collavino Families Donate $1M to Windsor Hospital
Two Collavino families have pledged a generous $1 million donation to support the new Fancsy Family Hospital in Windsor, Ontario, announced on February 20, 2026.
Guelph Clinic Aims to Cut National Medical Imaging Wait Times
Frontier Diagnostics Guelph opens a new medical imaging facility, offering advanced diagnostic services to help alleviate country-wide patient wait times for crucial scans and tests.
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Metal Detectors Installed at 3 More Saskatchewan Healthcare Facilities
Saskatchewan health authorities have installed metal detectors at three additional healthcare facilities to enhance safety for patients and staff. This expansion follows growing concerns over security in medical settings across the province.
Winnipeg Hospital Grey Listed by Nurses Union
The Manitoba Nurses Union has placed St. Boniface Hospital on a grey list, highlighting ongoing concerns over staffing and working conditions in Winnipeg's healthcare system.
Local Family Donates $1M to New Windsor-Essex Hospital
The Collavino family has donated $1 million to the new Fancsy Family Hospital in Windsor-Essex, supporting cardiac and cardio-pulmonary care with a new diagnostic lab.
Hospital System Closes Clinics After Ransomware Attack
A major U.S. hospital system has been forced to close all its clinics after a severe ransomware attack disrupted operations, highlighting growing cybersecurity threats to critical healthcare infrastructure.
Quebec GPs Pledge to Fast-Track Doctor Access for 180,000 Patients
Quebec's general practitioners federation commits to pairing 180,000 vulnerable patients with family doctors by March 2026, part of a larger initiative to register 500,000 patients by June.
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Virtual Partnership Targets Windsor-Essex Doctor Shortage
A new collaboration between UHC and ONHealth Alliance introduces ONRx, a free virtual platform designed to provide primary care access for approximately 40,000 residents without family physicians in Windsor-Essex.
Kelowna Woman in Kidney Failure During Liver Transplant Wait
Lyndsay Richholt, 42, faces acute kidney failure while awaiting a liver transplant due to autoimmune disease, prompting her MLA to call for urgent healthcare intervention.
Calgary MS Patient's Care Cut Without Warning
Philip Ash, a Calgary man with advanced multiple sclerosis, had his essential home care visits unexpectedly reduced from four to two daily without explanation, raising concerns about his ability to remain independent.
Quebec Loses 1,000+ Doctors from Public Healthcare in 2025
A mass exodus of over 1,000 physicians from Quebec's public healthcare sector in 2025 is raising alarms, with advocates pointing to Bill 83 and chronic resource shortages as key drivers.
Calgary Hotel Evacuated Over Carbon Monoxide Scare
The Emerald Hotel & Suites in Calgary was evacuated on February 19, 2026, after emergency crews responded to a carbon monoxide scare, highlighting public safety concerns.
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Regina Urgent Care Centre Cuts Weekend Hours
The Saskatchewan Health Authority has confirmed that the Regina Urgent Care Centre will operate on reduced hours this weekend due to staffing shortages, impacting patient access to non-emergency medical services.
Kemptville Hospital ER Saved by Ottawa Partnership, Recruitment
Kemptville District Hospital's emergency department was on the brink of closure in 2023 but was rescued through a partnership with The Ottawa Hospital. A recent recruitment campaign has now secured 10 new emergency physicians, ensuring long-term stability
Manitoba Hospitals Enhance Security with App and Officers
Shared Health announces a major security upgrade for Manitoba hospitals, expanding the WinnipegNewsSafety app and deploying more officers to improve safety for patients and staff.
Hema-Quebec and Transplant Quebec Merger Cancelled
The proposed merger between Hema-Quebec and Transplant Quebec has been called off, impacting Quebec's healthcare and organ donation systems amid broader national health and policy developments.
Halifax Infant Feeding Centre Opens with $10M Donation
A new specialized infant feeding centre is set to open in Halifax, funded by a $10 million donation from a Toronto lawyer who credits OCD treatment for his 'life reset' and philanthropic decision.
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Ontario Health Teams Sign Pact for Indigenous Healthcare
A new collaboration agreement between Maamwesying Ontario Health Team and Algoma Public Health aims to improve health outcomes for Indigenous communities in the North Shore and Sault Ste. Marie region.
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