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Former health minister Jane Philpott shakes up the status quo with her bold vision for Canada’s health-care system in her new book, “Health for All.” She stops by to unveil her radical plan for a healthier nation, discussing the broken aspects of the current system, her proposal for universal primary care, and how it can...

“What Manitobans can expect from this budget is a focus on healthcare and affordability. ” Ahead of the Manitoba NDP government releasing its first provincial budget, Clay Young spoke with finance minister Adrien Sala.

New IPSOS Survey shows Canadians are twice as likely to expect the quality of their healthcare to worsen in the next few years rather than improve.

UHN’s West Park Healthcare Centre expands their campus of care by maximizing nature and nurture within its healing environment. Susan Hay has the story.

A growing rift between Queen’s Park and Toronto over the issue of drug decriminalization. The province will require thousands more healthcare workers over the next decade – but why was the number being kept a secret? And, remembering the incredible career of author Alice Munro.

A Nova Scotia researcher is launching a new program to address the province’s high rate of violence against women. Alexa Yakubovich says working on intervention through the healthcare system has the potential to save lives. Skye Bryden-Blom has more.

New Ontario research shows patients treated at hospitals with a larger proportion of female surgeons and anesthesiologists have better outcomes. The findings suggest sex diversity on healthcare teams is important, not just among individual health care providers. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for May 15, 2024.

This year’s national nursing week theme focuses on the contributions of the impact nurses have on both communities and the future of healthcare. Carrie Meagher, the Manager of Simulation and Experiential Learning in the BCIT School of Health Sciences, gives Jennifer Palma a hands-on lesson in some of the innovation she’s teaching to the next...

Efforts are underway in Vernon to help fill a healthcare gap by creating a community-based health clinic. Last fall the community lost its only walk-in doctor’s office, a critical resource given a large percentage of the population doesn’t have a family doctor. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, the push to get a community clinic up...

Residents of Parc-Extension now have a new clinic. It marks another step in addressing what advocates say is a serious lack of access to healthcare in the area. But as Global’s Phil Carpenter reports, even more resources are needed and the clinic faces challenges because of government policies.

The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority wants to hear from you about your healthcare experience. More on the pilot project using real-time point of care surveys.

M.H. Murray made his full-length directorial debut with “I Don’t Know Who You are.” He stops by with rising TIFF star Mark Clennon. Murray shares what inspired him to make this film, while Clennon reflects on his immersive portrayal of the protagonist, Benjamin. They also discuss the film’s exploration of Canadian healthcare challenges and its...

It’s National Immunization Week and here in the Interior Health region, the occasion is being used to help raise awareness and thank the healthcare providers who helped deliver immunization doses across the region. But it’s also an opportunity to help boost vaccine rates because as Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, there may be some post-pandemic vaccine...

On today’s episode of The Morning Show: We talk to the latest evictees of Big Brother Canada. Plus, we get all the fallout from TikTok’s potential ban in the US. Also, we talk to Shahzadi Devje about her budget-friendly salad delights. Plus, Rebecca Wisocky and Sheila Carrasco from “Ghosts” talk to us about their delight...

Christenson Bailey has called the thick forests of Stanley Park home for more than 30 years, in part 2 of her series, Global’s Alissa Thibault learns how Bailey managed to access healthcare and other services while living “off the grid.”

The federal government has unveiled its 2024 budget – we have the highlights and reaction. Toronto police release dramatic video of a carjacking – and the search continues for a suspect. And, more for-profit healthcare clinics are popping up in Ontario – how the Ford government is responding.

Nearly two weeks after a B.C. doctor was the innocent victim of a downtown Vancouver shooting, one person has been arrested and charged. More controversy surrounding the government’s drug decriminalization pilot program – after comments from some of B.C.’s top police officers. And from housing to healthcare, the federal Liberals unveil their spring budget.

The Ford government is exploring options on how to bring nurse practitioners into the public healthcare system as service providers similar to doctors as the province deals with increased complaints of fee-based clinics that have popped up across Ontario. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello reports.

The body of a 14-year-old boy pulled from Lake Ontario near Ashbridges Bay – what led up to the tragedy. After about 2 months of strikes, a tentative deal has been reached at York University – how much of the school year can students even salvage? And, as more fee-based healthcare clinics pop up in...

The BC United Opposition introduced new legislation to amend the Mental Health Act and improve communication between healthcare teams and families of people with mental health issues. Richard Zussman reports.