A Calgary taxi driver helped deliver a baby in his backseat during a harrowing, weather-beaten ride to the hospital on New Year's Day 2026. Read the incredible story of the rush to welcome a new life.
Baby Favour Jesuseum Josiah, Windsor's first newborn of 2026, shares a special birthday with her father. Meet the family and see other regional New Year arrivals.
Dixabahen and Mehulkumar Patel welcomed their son at Montfort Hospital just 23 minutes into the new year, becoming the National Capital Region's first family of 2026.
The first baby of the new year in British Columbia arrived in Kelowna on January 1, 2026. Discover the heartwarming story of this special New Year's arrival.
Meet Favour Jesuseum Josiah, the first baby born in Windsor, Ontario, on New Year's Day 2026. Discover the heartwarming story as the city celebrates its newest resident.
London Health Sciences Centre welcomed the city's first baby of the new year. Meet Bryson and the joyous story of his arrival on January 1, 2026.
Meet Liana and Sophia, Montreal's first newborns of 2026. Born just seconds and minutes into the new year, their arrivals bring joy to their families. Discover the details and popular Quebec baby names.
Hospitals in the Maritimes see a growing number of children in emergency rooms with flu symptoms. Health officials urge vigilance as the season peaks. Learn the signs and when to seek care.
Calgary doctor Peter Nieman shares his 42-year 'Tree Theory' on children's health and offers essential tips, including key vitamins, to build a stronger immune system during the long winter months.
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.
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.
Sault Area Hospital reports a severe flu season straining healthcare, with infants and children particularly impacted. Officials urge families to get vaccinated to ease system pressure.
Regina General Hospital's pediatric staff create magical Christmas experiences for young patients, using decorations and personalized care to ease their hospital stay during the holidays.
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.
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.
A Montreal pediatric palliative care home, Le Phare, creates festive moments for children and families during the holidays. Discover how compassion lights up the season.
Five years ago, Dyanna McILwain received the best Christmas gift: her great-granddaughter, Ranee-Jessie. Now, the vibrant five-year-old with Down syndrome is thriving at Toronto's Variety Village. Read their inspiring story.
Vancouver emergency rooms see a sharp rise in visits as a severe flu season impacts children across British Columbia. Health officials urge caution and preventative measures.
Jill Promoli lost her healthy 2-year-old son Jude to influenza B in 2016. Following recent child flu deaths in Ontario, she urges vaccination and serious precautions.
Influenza transmission is doubling weekly in Quebec, with a severe impact in schools. Montreal health experts advise flu shots, caution, and using 811 before ER visits for mild symptoms.
Alberta Health Services quietly halts the celebratory bell-ringing ceremony for pediatric cancer patients finishing treatment. Critics call the move insensitive and nonsensical.
Ottawa's children's hospital is experiencing a significant rise in flu cases. Experts advise when to treat kids at home to ease pressure on healthcare. Learn the signs and how to help.
Canadian hospitals face a surge in flu cases. Health experts advise parents on when to treat sick children at home and avoid gatherings to ease the strain on healthcare systems.
A 17-year-old in the Ottawa Valley is in a race against time to find a living kidney donor. Learn about the urgent need and how the community can help save a young life.
Kwesi Samuel, born at 23 weeks, finds solace and community at Toronto's Variety Village. His story highlights the vital role of inclusive spaces for children with autism and their families.
Alberta Health Services has discontinued the bell-ringing ceremony for pediatric cancer patients in remission. The decision, made for safety, has left families like Myla Dye-Wilson's heartbroken.
Montreal's Sainte-Justine and Children's Hospital ask parents to use 8-1-1 or clinics for minor illnesses as ERs face over 130% occupancy. Learn when to seek emergency care.
Montreal Children's Hospital advises parents to use emergency rooms only for true emergencies due to high demand. Learn what this means for families and where to seek alternative care.
A major Canadian study finds COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy significantly lowers the risk of severe illness and premature birth. Learn the key findings for maternal health.
A new measles outbreak has been confirmed at a pediatric centre in Saint-Eustache, Quebec. Public health officials are urging vaccination as cases rise. Read the latest details and safety measures.