Quarters Revitalization Faces $64M Shortfall
Edmonton's Quarters neighbourhood revitalization faces a $64 million shortfall, delaying cost recovery until 2041. Despite attracting $450M in private projects, no new capital projects can be funded.
Category : Healthcare Policy
Manitoba Rescinds Emergency for Northern Hospitals
Manitoba has rescinded the emergency declaration for northern hospitals due to staffing shortages. The decision follows temporary measures to address critical healthcare gaps.
Canada Considers Nationwide Smoking Ban: Health Minister
Canada's health minister announces the government is exploring a national smoking ban, sparking debate on public health and personal freedoms.
Health Minister Cautions Alberta Over Private Care Law
Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel warned Alberta about staying within Canada Health Act rules as the province expands private practice through Bill 11.
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Lethbridge Man Gets 8 Years for Impaired Driving Crash
A Lethbridge man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for a 2024 impaired driving crash that caused serious injuries. The case highlights ongoing issues with drunk driving.
Newfoundland Minister Pushes Ottawa for Pharmacare Deal
Newfoundland and Labrador's health minister calls on the federal government to negotiate a pharmacare agreement, emphasizing the need for affordable medication access.
WestJet Flight Attendants File Notice of Dispute
Over 4,000 WestJet cabin crew served a formal notice of dispute after failed negotiations, but a strike is not imminent due to legal processes.
Windsor Protest Targets Ford Health Privatization, FOI Limits
Around 100 Windsor-Essex residents protested Ford government's health privatization, OSAP cuts, and freedom-of-information changes at MPP Andrew Dowie's office.
Driver pleads guilty in Ottawa crossing guard crash
Xzander Wright pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing death but not guilty to impaired driving in the 2025 crash that killed crossing guard Tonya Cleary.
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Cambridge Woman Arrested in Guelph for Impaired Driving
A Cambridge woman was arrested in Guelph on impaired driving charges. Police responded to a traffic complaint leading to the arrest. No injuries were reported.
North York General, Seneca Team Up for Healthcare Talent
North York General and Seneca Polytechnic sign MOU to boost healthcare talent pipeline, expand work-integrated learning, and launch mental health counselling partnership.
Canada Marks Vaccination Week After Measles Status Loss
Canada hosts PAHO for vaccination week after losing measles-free status, with officials urging higher immunization rates to combat outbreaks.
New Sexual Violence Services Launch in Algoma, Ending Care Gap
North Shore Health Network launches Blind River victim services program for sexual assault survivors, offering evidence collection and trauma-informed resources, filling a long-standing care gap in Algoma.
American Health-Care Workers Flock to B.C. in Record Numbers
Over 500 U.S. health-care workers have moved to B.C. since a $5M recruitment campaign launched, citing political concerns and better work-life balance.
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Provincewide Protests Oppose Health Care Cuts in Ottawa
Thousands rallied in Ottawa on April 25, 2026, against proposed health care cuts, demanding the government restore funding and protect public services.
What a $700 Health Screening Costs in Alberta
An analysis of the real cost of comprehensive health screening in Alberta, comparing a $700 Japanese package to Canadian private-pay pricing revealing totals up to $2,400.
Essex-Windsor EMS Talks Stall, Crisis Worsens: Paramedics
Essex-Windsor EMS conciliation fails to progress as paramedics warn the crisis is deepening, with no resolution in sight for staffing and resource shortages.
Lunenburg care workers join CUPE strike
Long-term care workers in Lunenburg, N.S., have joined the CUPE strike, demanding better wages and working conditions. The strike affects multiple facilities.
UK Assisted Dying Bill Fails as Parliamentary Time Expires
A bill to legalize assisted dying in England and Wales failed after running out of parliamentary time, more than a year after MPs voted in favor.
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US Couple Took 10-Year-Old to Cuba for Gender Surgery: Police
Authorities allege a U.S. couple bypassed a planned camping trip to Canada and instead took a 10-year-old to Cuba for gender reassignment surgery, sparking a legal investigation.
Assisted Dying Bill Set to Fail in England and Wales
A proposed law to legalize assisted dying in England and Wales is expected to fail as parliamentary time runs out, more than a year after MPs voted in favor.
Trump Defends Impossible Drug Price Math
President Trump defended his administration's drug pricing calculations amid criticism that the numbers are mathematically impossible. Experts question the methodology.
RFK Jr. Defends Trump's Drug Price Math With Bad Math
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. tried to justify President Trump's mathematically impossible claims about reducing drug prices by 600% or more, using incorrect calculations himself.
Ontario court upholds 17-year sentence for impaired driver
Ontario's highest court has upheld a 17-year prison sentence for Brady Robertson, who killed a mother and her three daughters while driving with eight times the legal THC limit.
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P.E.I. Unveils New Organ Donation Support Measures
Prince Edward Island introduces new measures to support organ donation, aiming to streamline the process and increase donor registration across the province.
Ottawa housing kickback trial set for June
Kim Simon and Sandeep Aggerwal will stand trial in June for alleged kickbacks in city housing programs, involving bribes and fraud.
Cancer Surgeries Pile Up as Private Cataracts Get Priority
Physicians warn Alberta's private health care shift prioritizes elective surgeries, delaying cancer and emergency procedures in public hospitals.
Alberta Expands Cancer Care with Earlier Screening and Fertility Program
Alberta announces significant healthcare improvements, lowering breast cancer screening age to 40 and expanding oncofertility services to preserve fertility for cancer patients.
Psychiatrist Warns of Suicide Risk with MAID for Mental Illness
A psychiatrist warns Canada risks 'suicide contagion' if euthanasia is approved for mental illness alone, citing illegal cases and lack of mental health care access.
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Alberta Lowers Age for Free Breast Cancer Screening
The Alberta government announces a reduction in the eligibility age for free breast cancer screening, aiming to enhance early detection and improve health outcomes for women across the province.
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