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The provincial election campaign continues and all three major party leaders on the campaign trail with health-care being the major focus. This, a day after a promise from the NDP to introduce a new tax bracket to help fund the province’s health-care system. Ben O’Hara-Byrne has more on the latest election promises.

CUPE 5430, the largest healthcare union in Saskatchewan, is sounding the alarm on what it calls chronic understaffing and worsening conditions.  Union president Bashir Jalloh joins Jaden Lee-Lincoln with the results of a new report and the province’s response.

At least three B.C. communities are dealing with a closure of their respective emergency departments this weekend. The persistent problem prompting residents in Tumbler Ridge to once again hold a rally Saturday, demanding that a solution must be found. Darya Zargar reports.

Nearly 14,000 constituents cast their ballots in advance during Ontario’s by-election. Many of those who didn’t made sure to drop by before the polls closed Thursday night, to have their say. Global Toronto’s Noor Ra’fat was at the riding of Scarborough-Southwest, and spoke to some voters there.

A lot of questions are now being raised about how Quebec’s new premier will reform healthcare in the province. Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has promised to abolish Santé-Québec. But questions are emerging over what will replace the agency and how it will improve healthcare. Tim Sargeant reports.

Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday to federal stalking charges in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione, 28, entered the plea at a hastily scheduled hearing in Manhattan federal court, resolving one of two cases against him in connection with Thompson’s death. With this guilty plea, his lawyers could seek to have...

Doctors Manitoba released it’s Physicians in Manitoba report highlighting where the province is improving in healthcare staffing, and areas that are still contributing to serious challenges in the system. Vasilios Bellos has more.

According to the BC Women’s Health Foundation 1 in 3 women in BC are currently in menopause or perimonopause, yet countless women are struggling with gaps in care and a lack of understanding among healthcare professionals.

A local doctor says he’s contemplating resigning after hitting his breaking point with the healthcare system. This as the issues have been front and centre throughout B.C’s election campaign. Catherine Urquhart has more.

Healthcare workers who have gone more than four years without a pay raise came from all over the province to voice their displeasure on the steps of Legislature. There are two more rounds of bargaining set for November. Should talks fail after that, CUPE says they are not afraid to use their strike mandate.

It’s been too little for too long for health care workers across the province. Is the Sask Party ready to pony up and better support health care workers after a day filled with protests at the legislature? Plus, healthcare isn’t the only thing being pushed post throne speech. What is the provincial government’s plan to...

It’s been too little for too long for health care workers across the province. Is the Sask Party ready to pony up and better support health care workers after a day filled with protests at the legislature? Plus, healthcare isn’t the only thing being pushed post throne speech. What is the provincial government’s plan to...

WATCH: Big strides are being made in children’s healthcare research in Saskatchewan, with USASK professor Dr. Tyler Wenzel being awarded for his work in rethinking treatments for rare pediatric diseases.

The battle between the city of Saskatoon and the 20th street encampment continues to heat up. What does this mean for the encampment residents as the city tightens its grip and how are the hundreds of advocates reacting to the latest changes. Plus, the Official Opposition is demanding answers when it comes to a lack...

The battle between the city of Saskatoon and the 20th street encampment continues to heat up. What does this mean for the encampment residents as the city tightens its grip and how are the hundreds of advocates reacting to the latest changes. Plus, the Official Opposition is demanding answers when it comes to a lack...

The impact of the competing municipal and provincial elections in B.C. are being felt in multiple ridings. A rally held in Tumbler Ridge in response to healthcare gaps, amid a weekend ER closure. Concerns from conservationists over the release of the bear cub whose mother was euthanized, after they wandered into a Hope pharmacy.

More than half of B.C. doctors say they’ve experienced physical or psychological abuse at work, according to a new Doctors of BC survey. Dr. Adam Thompson speaks with Global News Morning about what doctors are facing and what more can be done to keep healthcare workers safe.

A significant transformation in healthcare for people who call Airdrie home is set to break ground. As Skylar Peters reports, the construction of a new health-care centre promises to help patients in Calgary, too

‘Trending’ host Gord Gillies joined Global News Morning with a preview of the next show highlighting Flames hockey on Corus radio, the healthcare centre of excellence at Bow Valley College and more.

WATCH: Saskatchewan’s health ministry says its recruitment campaign to attract international healthcare workers brought over 7,500 workers to the province over the last four years. But critics question if the plan is the best use of resources.