Windsor ERs Experience Higher-Than-Normal Patient Volumes
Windsor Regional Hospital and other local facilities are reporting busier emergency departments. Learn what's driving the surge and its impact on patient care.
Category : Hospitals Healthcare
Deerfoot Trail Rollover Crash Sends Five Youth to Hospital
A single-vehicle rollover crash on Calgary's Deerfoot Trail early Saturday sent five youth to hospital, with one female in life-threatening condition. Get the latest details on this serious incident.
Watchdog: Toronto hospital must change security language after incident
Ontario's Patient Ombudsman demands policy changes at a Toronto hospital after a senior with dementia was allegedly assaulted by security. Calls to remove aggressive language.
‘Code Red’: Urgent Call for Ontario to Fix Grey-Bruce Cancer Care
A health coalition declares a ‘code red’ for oncology services in Owen Sound, urging immediate provincial intervention as palliative patients lobby for change. Read the full story.
Windsor area welcomes first baby of 2026
Erie Shores HealthCare in the Windsor area celebrates the arrival of Alice Isidro Guenther, the region's first newborn of 2026. Discover the heartwarming details of this New Year's arrival.
Fancsy Mega-Hospital Construction Begins Soon in Windsor
New Windsor Regional Hospital CEO Kristin Kennedy announces construction on the Fancsy Family Hospital Project will begin in spring or summer 2026. Key details on the project's pivotal phase and leadership transition.
RVH Celebrates First New Year's Baby for 2026
Taylor and Chris Brown welcome son Jack, the first baby born at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie in 2026. Discover the heartwarming story and other New Year's arrivals across Canada.
Swiss Hospital Rushes to Treat Alpine Bar Fire Victims
The director of a Swiss hospital describes the emergency response after a fire at the 'Le Constellation' bar in Crans-Montana on New Year's. Learn about the rescue efforts and patient care.
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.
Montreal Hospital Cancels Surgeries After Storm
Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital in Montreal cancels surgeries following a major storm. The disruption highlights healthcare system vulnerability to extreme weather events in Quebec.
Manitoba's First 2026 Baby Born at Brandon Hospital
Brielle, daughter of Kendra Henry and Aaron Dayton, is the first baby of 2026 at Brandon Regional Health Centre. Meet the New Year's arrival bringing joy to Manitoba.
First Ottawa Baby of 2026 Welcomed at Montfort Hospital
Dixabahen and Mehulkumar Patel welcomed their newborn son at Montfort Hospital just 23 minutes into the new year, becoming Ottawa's first baby of 2026. Read the heartwarming story.
First Baby of 2026 Born at Montreal's MUHC
The McGill University Health Centre in Montreal welcomed its first newborn of 2026. Discover the heartwarming story and other major Canadian news headlines for New Year's Day.
GTA Hospitals Welcome First Newborns of 2026
The Greater Toronto Area celebrated the arrival of its first newborns of 2026. Meet the families who rang in the new year with new life at hospitals in Vaughan, Etobicoke, and Brampton.
Hospital Discharge Error Sends Wrong Patient to Surrey Home
A serious patient mix-up at a B.C. hospital resulted in the wrong individual being sent to a Surrey residence. Details on the incident and the response from health authorities.
Edmonton man dies in ER waiting room, family mourns
Family and officials gathered in Edmonton to mourn Prashanth Sreekumar, who died while waiting for emergency care. This tragedy highlights critical pressures within Alberta's healthcare system.
Man dies after 8-hour ER wait in Edmonton; family mourns
The family of Prashant Sreekumar, 44, who died in an Edmonton ER after an eight-hour wait, demands accountability and systemic change in Canada's health care.
Sault Hospital Slashes Paramedic Offload Times to 20 Minutes
Sault Area Hospital dramatically reduces ambulance offload delays, freeing paramedics for emergency calls. A major win for healthcare efficiency in Northern Ontario.
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.
Medicine Hat man fears for life after Calgary ER death
A Medicine Hat radio host's wait for a neurosurgical evaluation turns fearful following a death in a Calgary ER. Learn about the healthcare anxieties in Alberta.
Short-staffed Calgary EMS braces for hectic New Year's Eve
Calgary paramedics anticipate a busy and demoralizing New Year's Eve with 10 fewer ambulances due to staff vacancies and hospital offload delays. Read about the strain on emergency services.
Kristin Kennedy named new CEO of Windsor Regional Hospital
Kristin Kennedy is set to lead Windsor Regional Hospital. Discover her background and the vision she brings to this critical healthcare role in Windsor, Ontario.
West Coast General Hospital ICU remains closed
The intensive care unit at Port Alberni's West Coast General Hospital is still closed as officials work to resolve a staffing issue. Learn about the impact on local healthcare.
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.
Review of man's death in Edmonton ER underway
The Alberta government has launched a review into the death of a man at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital emergency room in Edmonton. Get the latest details on the investigation.
New CEO for Windsor Regional Hospital Announced
Kristin Kennedy, current CEO of Erie Shores HealthCare, will lead Windsor Regional Hospital starting April 2026. Learn about her background and the leadership transition affecting two major Ontario hospitals.
Windsor Regional Hospital names next CEO for 2026
Windsor Regional Hospital announces its next Chief Executive Officer, with a seasoned internal leader set to take the helm in 2026. Discover the leadership transition plan.
Vancouver's $2.18B St. Paul's Hospital: A Look Inside
Explore the construction of Vancouver's new $2.18 billion St. Paul's Hospital, designed as a future-proof health campus. See how it doubles the size of the old facility and aims to serve generations.
Non-urgent patients redirected from western Quebec ERs
Emergency departments in western Quebec are redirecting non-urgent cases to relieve pressure. Learn the details and what it means for patient care in the region.
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.
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