The NDP says the case of Chelsea Bear, a mom pregnant with twins who died with one of the babies after seeking care in Meadow Lake, was failed by the rural health-care system.
City council agreed to begin developing the Winnipeg Community Crisis Response Model, which aims to better help those who call 911 with mental health and addictions concerns.
The shortfall is more than double the $549-million deficit the Liberal government had projected in its March 2025 budget.
Two Nova Scotian mothers are speaking out about their experience with prenatal and postpartum anxiety and depression.
Hamilton Health Sciences is planning to eliminate more than 400 jobs, a move it is directly tying to provincial marching orders to balance budgets.
The Ebola outbreak has spread to seven provinces, with 7,773 confirmed cases and 3,759 deaths, according to the latest government figures.
The signatories write that doctors face death and suffering every day and take on a lot of responsibility, sometimes without adequate support.
Though the name of the $100 million donor was not released, a news release about the donation said they had a "personal connection" to cancer.
A genetic testing program that helps rule out a stem-cell donor due to a genetic risk for developing leukemia was pioneered in the Maritimes, and is helping to improve cancer care.
Drug overdoses and drug-related deaths appear to be rising again in Manitoba, according to advocates and data from the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS).
The procedure is quick and done on patients already undergoing surgery in the abdominal area and who don't want children or have finished having children.
Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel says she's not considering changes to regulations that restrict the sale of nicotine pouches.
The Canadian Armed Forces confirmed Sean Ward served in the military until 2022.
Police said that a fight broke out between several men before one of them produced a gun and the suspect involved in the incident fled the scene.
York Regional Police say they believe they've taken down one of the top Canadian suppliers of illicit drugs on the Dark Web through their months-long investigation.
A Quebec man found guilty of second-degree murder in the stabbing deaths of his two children is expected to appear Tuesday before the Parole Board of Canada.
Blacklegged tick bites can lead to Lyme disease, as well as Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis and Powassan virus though Nova Scotia has not seen Powassan cases so far.
Jersey Shore star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi revealed that she is officially cancer-free following her diagnosis with Stage 1 cervical cancer in February.
Kurtis Lemon said that his primary focus is to make his business successful and he thinks the street disorder is preventing that from happening.
Haley Smith, who has fibroids, cysts and adenomyosis, says she was referred to see a gynecologist, but was told it could take four to five years for an appointment.
The Canadian Coast Guard confirmed the incident to Global News.
The family of a 55-year-old woman who died after an hours-long wait at a Winnipeg hospital said steps must be taken to prevent more lives from being lost due to extended ED waits.
99 per cent of the more than 13,000 health-care workers who cast ballots in the CUPE Local 5430 vote were in favour of job action as the union works to secure a contract.
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Nova Scotia's auditor general says patients seeking medical care not offered in the province often face an unclear and difficult route to get treatment.
Hilton's family said that after weeks in the hospital receiving treatment for his physical injuries, he has 'entered a residential treatment program.'
A doctor in Quebec has been found guilty of two counts of assault and one count of counselling a person to commit an offence that was not committed.
A web of construction and lane restrictions along Saskatoon's College Drive is causing traffic backlogs, putting the patience of university students and hospital staff to the test.
Childhood Cancer Canada says demand for its financial support programs has risen 40 per cent in two years as families face the long-term costs of a diagnosis.
Women's health advocates in Nova Scotia are speaking out about the quality of menopause care in the region ahead of World Menopause Month in October.
In its notice, Health Canada said the product was supplied to pharmacies in 1,000-count bottles but was dispensed to patients in smaller packaging.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer considers a beverage "very hot" if it is above 65°C, and says it is “probably carcinogenic” to people.
According to the report, Calgary must build between 23,000 and 24,000 total new housing starts annually over the next 10 years to close the gap.
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Toronto police said they were called to the area of Sheppard Avenue East and McCowan Road around 9:20 a.m. to respond to the collision.
Mounties in Manitoba say four teens died and four other victims were taken to hospital after two vehicles crashed and landed in a ditch near a resort town over the weekend.
More than three million adults in Canada self-report they have a food allergy and among children under 18, there's more than 600,000 with food allergies.
Shedd Aquarium says in a Friday statement it is conducting round-the-clock supervision and teams are monitoring the whales' health.
These finds from AOR, Webber, Traditional Medicinals and more can help you stay healthy during the Canadian fall and winter.
Newly widowed Dr. Guy Blais is speaking out about the state of Alberta's health-care system, after his wife waited nearly 90 minutes for an ambulance and died shortly thereafter.
Seized items included handmade alcohol, edged weapons, vaping devices, cellphones, a USB key, and a USB card reader.
Quebec hospitals are holding 726 patients who no longer need acute care but have nowhere to go while they wait for long-term care beds. Patient rights advocates say the figure exposes a growing gap in how the province cares for its elderly. Many of those stuck in hospital are seniors living in surroundings that do not suit their needs. Advocates warn the backlog also ties up beds and staff that other patients depend on.
Neighbours of a cancelled overdose prevention site in Vancouver say they’re concerned about ad hoc harm reduction services appearing outside the vacant building.
An organized crime unit in Alberta raided a Calgary home last month. Officers seized cash and drugs valued at over $2 million. The operation targeted criminal networks in the city.
Manitoba's back-to-school plan leans on education rather than enforcement, provincial officials say. In the Southern Health Region, staff are urging parents to bring their children's routine vaccinations up to date before classes begin. Health teams there point out that the region faces bigger disease worries than the common cold, which is why they want immunization records squared away now.
Workers will be spreading sweet-smelling baits containing a rabies vaccine through Montreal's parks in the coming weeks to head off an outbreak of the deadly disease.
Health Canada has recalled about 7,000 PowerG walking pads sold at Canadian Tire due to an electrical hazard. Consumers who bought one since January 2025 are told to stop using it immediately.
An equine veterinarian says a recent health advisory about a virus affecting horses in New Brunswick shows the need for publicly funded large-animal care. The vet argues that without such services, many horse owners may not get timely help. The advisory highlighted gaps in rural veterinary access.
A woman is in the hospital after what may have been a shark bite off Martha's Vineyard. The Edgartown Fire Department cautioned beachgoers to remember that the water is full of creatures with big teeth that blend into their surroundings. The warning came after the incident.
A CUPE survey of education support workers in Saskatchewan found they are performing a wide range of medical procedures without any training. Workers are speaking out about this situation before the school year ends.