New $66 million personal care home slated for Lac du Bonnet, Man.
Premier Wab Kinew said the 95-bed care home will replace the current 30-bed facility, and that the location was chosen due to the high need in the area.
Politics
Mar 21
Ontario hospitals, LTC homes spent nearly $1B on agency staff last year
Hospitals and long-term care homes spent nearly $1 billion last year to fill shifts with nurses and personal support workers from private staffing agencies.
Health
Mar 25
Manitoba Tories say bill to ban anti-abortion protests should be expanded
Manitoba PC's say a government plan to ban anti-abortion protests near some health-care facilities should be expanded to cover more areas and all protests, including picket lines.
Politics
Mar 20
Manitoba government promises new seniors advocate as bills stall in legislature
The Manitoba government plans to establish an advocate office for seniors to examine health care, social services and other programs that affect older generations.
Politics
Mar 19
‘A significant document’: Health care-heavy Manitoba budget released
Manitoba's 2024 budget has been unveiled, and unsurprisingly, it has a heavy focus on improvements to the province's health-care system.
Politics
Apr 2
‘Risk of harm’: Ontario suspends admissions to Peterborough long-term care facility
Inspections conducted in February and March found a number of issues including patient neglect, improper care and injuries.
Health
May 6
Admissions suspension at Peterborough long-term care part of systemic challenges, advocates argue
Advocacy groups Concerned Friends and the Ontario Association of Residents’ Councils weigh in on the admissions suspension issue May 2 for St. Joseph's at Fleming in Peterborough.
Health
May 9
Quebec adds more virtual wards to increase at-home medical care
The program allows people who have been hospitalized to go home sooner while still receiving care. Experts say it's a step in the right direction but not a one-stop solution.
Health
Apr 23
Canada’s dental plan has officially kicked in. Who is eligible?
More than 1,200 seniors have already visited a dentist and had their claims processed by the federal government's new dental care plan, the Liberals announced Wednesday.
Health
May 2
How caregiving impacts a generation of Canadians: ‘Unpaid work does not end’
Some 1.8 million Canadians are in a situation where they're providing unpaid care to multiple people, often a child and an older parent, putting a sizeable burden on caregivers.
Money
May 4
Calgary homicide victim remembered as a loving mom who had ‘the kindest soul’
Family and friends gathered in Calgary on Saturday to share memories of a Calgary homicide victim and mother of an 11 year-old girl.
Crime
Apr 20
Ontario government supports new youth wellness hub in Port Hope
The new youth wellness hub opening next year in Port Hope is one of 10 new hubs that the government is adding to the network of 22 hubs it has opened since 2020.
Health
May 2
Ontario may not meet LTC direct care target due to staff shortages: document
There is a "systemic shortage of nurses" across all sectors, according to a briefing document for Long-Term Care Minister Stan Cho when he took over the file in September.
Health
Apr 16
Daughter of missing senior calls for critical incident review, continues ground search
"I just don't want to see this happen to anybody," said Britt Moberg.
Health
May 6
Regina police introduce monitoring technology in their detention facility
Regina Police Service now offers continuous monitoring of detainees in their detention facility following a review of an in-custody death last August.
Canada
May 8
Mother whose decapitated body was found in garbage bag was abusive to son, court hears
Dallas Ly is on trial in Toronto for allegedly murdering his mother, Thanh "Tien" Ly in March 2022. Her decapitated body was found in garbage bags in the city's east end.
Crime
May 4
Study finds First Nations patients are more likely to leave ER without care
Although the research was conducted in Alberta, researchers say the findings likely apply to emergency department visits across Canada.
Canada
Apr 22
Alberta ombudsman calls eligibility rules for developmental disabilities program unfair
Alberta's provincial ombudsman says a government body has unfairly denied a young man with autism the supports he needs.
Politics
May 7
Ontario cities have the worst credit card debt in Canada, study finds
The latest data from money.ca shows that seven of the county’s top 10 worst cities for credit card debt are from Ontario, with Barrie, Ont. taking the number one spot.
Economy
May 2
Kelowna fraudster awaits full parole hearing following review
The Parole Board of Canada isn't so sure Robert Riley Saunders, 54, is ready for more freedom and in an April 8 review, opted to defer a decision on full parole.
Crime
Apr 24
