10 h. ago Alberta hires former judge to investigate health spending corruption scandal

The Alberta government says it has hired the former chief judge of the provincial court of Manitoba to investigate allegations of corruption in health procurement contracts.

Economics

10 h. ago Former Manitoba judge appointed as investigator into health care procurements after alleged political interference

"Judge Wyant’s work on this matter begins immediately"

Politics

13 h. ago Information watchdog investigating top department’s record keeping in ‘green slush fund’ appointment

Information Commissioner Caroline Maynard confirmed she had opened a probe into the Privy Council Office’s record keeping practices

Economics

3 d. ago Lethbridge business leaders, politicians react to 2025 Alberta budget

From health care to education, Lethbridge's mayor and business leaders are looking into the effects the 2025 provincial budget will have on the city.

Politics

3 d. ago Physicians see big holes in health care numbers in Alberta Budget

There are big health care-shaped holes in the 2025-2026 budget issued by Finance Minister Nate Horner on Thursday, says the Alberta Medical Association. According to the budget documents, the new Physician Compensation and Development budget doesn’t provide the required funding to address increased use of health services in primary, acute and community settings, said a […]

Science

3 d. ago Smith says no 'dishonesty' in health care procurement despite ex

Former minister Pete Guthrie told Postmedia that "dishonesty and conflict of interest" were the norms at the cabinet table, something the premier denies

Science

3 d. ago Maryland’s largest provider for Medicaid enrollees gets its accreditation suspended

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland’s largest managed care organization for Medicaid enrollees has had its accreditation suspended due to concerns with credentialing and quality reviews for its providers, a state health department official said Friday. A managed care organization is a health care company or plan that aims to control health care costs by supervising […]

Economics

4 d. ago B.C. NDP excuses on ER closures across the province wearing thin

Vaughn Palmer: Despite the NDP's 80 per cent boost to the health-care budget, the Opposition has recorded 1,407 closures in the past two years

Other

4 d. ago Scores of cardiac surgeries being cancelled due to staff shortages: B.C. health care union

Health Sciences Association of B.C.: 'More than 100 cancelled in first six months of 2024 at St. Paul's alone'

Science

4 d. ago 2025 Community Routes: Access to Mental Health Care Grants Awarded to Clinics in Alabama, Mississippi, and Texas, Funded by Teva Pharmaceuticals

The $2 million in new funding is part of a $4 million commitment from Teva, launched in 2022, to expand access to critical mental health services across 10 states SANTA BARBARA, Calif. and PARSIPPANY, N.J. , Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Direct Relief, Teva Pharmaceuticals, and the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics […]

Science

4 d. ago Nelson: PM Carney would be bad for Alberta, but not for premier

It was obvious more than two years ago, when Smith became leader, that health care could be a dangerous swamp, capable of sucking the life out of her UCP government

Transport

5 d. ago 'Poop' pills to be tested in London for treatment of pancreatic cancer

London researchers are launching a clinical trial to see if pills containing beneficial microbes from poop can help save the lives of pancreatic cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Scientists at Lawson Research Institute, the research institute at St. Joseph’s Health Care London, and London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI), are launching a Phase 1 clinical […]

Economics

5 d. ago Thousands of University of California workers go on strike alleging unfair bargaining tactics

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tens of thousands of University of California physician assistants, optometrists, and other health care and custodial workers went on strike Wednesday over alleged unfair labor practices and staffing shortages. The strikes by two unions representing nearly 60,000 health care and service workers are separate and come after the unions and 10-campus […]

Society

5 d. ago AIMS software 2nd phase rollout sparks concerns for Saskatchewan health

SEIU-West president Barbara Cape is raising concerns about the new phase rollout for the AIMS payroll system for Saskatchewan health care.

Science

6 d. ago Alberta addictions minister denies allegations he knew figure involved in procurement conflicts

Dan Williams was asked about his involvement after being mentioned twice in a wrongful dismissal lawsuit filed two weeks ago by the former CEO of Alberta Health Services.

Politics

6 d. ago Nova Scotia bill represents unacceptable political interference in universities: CAUT

OTTAWA, Ontario, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Nova Scotia government has proposed sweeping new powers that would violate university autonomy, according to the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT). Last week, the provincial government introduced Bill 12, An Act Respecting Advanced Education and Research. The bill would allow the Minister of Advanced Education […]

Politics

6 d. ago Breakenridge: Premier pays lip service to getting answers on health care allegations

Ultimately, this is about whether there was political pressure on AHS to sign contracts with private surgical clinics and whether there was anything untoward regarding potential conflicts of interest or inflated prices

Science

6 d. ago Letters Tuesday February 25, 2025: ‘Trudeau’s train isn’t for the people, it’s for him.’

MORE HIGH-SPEED SPENDING Re: Lame-duck PM can’t get off Liberal spending train, Lorne Gunter column, Feb. 23 So here is yet another expense that’s going to cost Canadians billions of tax dollars while our health care, education and military continue to crumble. The Liberals refuse to deal with issues they themselves have caused — massive […]

Politics

7 d. ago Belcher: Let's prioritize education and health care in Kanata

The Citizen invited Ottawa candidates from the four major provincial parties to explain why you should vote for them on Feb. 27.

Science

7 d. ago Alberta cabinet minister denies allegations made by ousted AHS president

Mental Health and Addiction Minister Dan Williams says his concern over an investigation into AHS procurement stemmed from allegations of misspent public dollars, and not who was being investigated.

Politics