8 d. ago Manitoba government says reviews will examine death of woman who waited for care

The Manitoba government says there will be two reviews into the death of a woman who waited for care for hours in a Winnipeg hospital.

Politics

1 week ago Canadian soldiers leaving military due to bad housing and health care

There’s no life like it as long as you don’t care about a decent roof over your head or waiting in line to get a doctor. An internal report says more volunteers are leaving the Canadian Armed Forces due to inadequate housing and health care, according to Blacklock’s Reporter. “In 2024, over 10% of the […]

Events

1 week ago ‘Do your research, advocate’: Alberta radio host with brain cyst says long consult wait shows rural care gaps

Alberta radio host Kim Johnston says his worsening symptoms and a months-long wait for a neurosurgery consult show how specialist delays are straining rural health care.

Culture

2 w. ago Alberta’s plan to let doctors work publicly and privately worries critics, health

The Canadian Medical Association, which represents doctors nationwide, says Albertans will be left waiting longer to access health care if the province moves forward with the plan.

Science

3 w. ago New academic research shows privatization of surgeries in England worsened inequalities and lengthened wait

OHC investigation reveals private clinics charging up to $4,590 for cataract surgeries that must be provided free of cost OTTAWA — The privatization of hospital surgeries in England led to growing inequality, longer wait-times and disruption of services in the public health care system, according to new academic reports. Allyson Pollock, co-author of the reports […]

Science

3 w. ago Family of New Brunswick man who died in hospital emergency room settles lawsuit

The family of a 78-year-old man who died after waiting seven hours for care in a Fredericton hospital has settled a legal action they filed against the province’s health authority.

Events