31 h. ago Canadians are being warned about travel disruptions if Air Transat pilots go on strike

Airline flight cancellations possible if union files formal 72-hour strike notice this weekend

Transport

47 h. ago Canadian transplant history made at University of Alberta Hospital

Doctors at the University of Alberta Hospital have become the first in Canada to use a robot-assisted surgical technique for pediatric kidney transplant patients.

Society

4 d. ago 'A day of joy': Santa Claus visits Alberta Children's Hospital — with a little help from STARS

Dressed in velvet red, a rosy face and a big smile, Santa Claus waved at his young audience as a helicopter pilot handed him his red sack of gifts

Science

7 d. ago B.C.’s dairy milk testers go on strike after 20 months of bargaining

In a news release, the B.C. General Employees' Union says the workers served a 72-hour strike notice on Nov. 21 and went on strike on Nov. 25.

Other

7 d. ago Keith Gerein: UCP ideological myopia costs Edmonton another safe consumption site, at the worst possible time

Following the 2021 shutdown of the site at Boyle Street Community Services, the UCP government now intends to close the facility at the Royal Alexandra Hospital before Christmas

Economics

7 d. ago Montreal transit may see holiday disruptions as another job action looms

The Syndicat du Transport de Montréal (STM) has issued a strike notice for the holiday season, as maintenance union workers prepare to walk out again.

Society

9 d. ago Edmonton firefighter goes from cancer diagnosis to calendar model

The calendar raises funds and awareness for research, treatment and the recovery of thermal injuries at the University of Alberta Hospital.

Events

1 week ago Alberta government to provide update on plans for a new Stollery Children's Hospital

Alberta’s UCP government is set to hold a news conference Monday on plans for a new stand-alone Stollery Children’s Hospital. Infrastructure Minister Martin Long will host the event alongside Matt Jones, minister of hospital and surgical health services. Representatives from the University of Alberta’s pediatrics department and the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation are also set […]

Politics

2 w. ago Picket locations announced across Alberta for start of health

The 16,000 Alberta hospital workers who are members of the AUPE gave strike notice on Wednesday could go on strike Saturday at 8:30 a.m.

Culture

2 w. ago Alberta Health Services and AUPE hospital workers back at table with strike looming

The AUPE said Alberta Health Services invited the union for licensed practical nurses and health-care aides back to the table for mediation on Thursday and Friday.

Science

2 w. ago Alberta hospital workers issues strike notice; AUPE says picketing to begin Saturday

About 3,500 workers represented by AUPE will walk off the job in rotating pickets at every major hospital and health-care facility in Alberta, starting Saturday morning.

Society

3 w. ago Edmonton senior with dementia missing, last seen at University of Alberta Hospital

Luzia Tome, 79, was last seen around 3 p.m. on Monday afternoon at the University of Alberta Hospital, near 84 Avenue and 112 Street.

Society