Surrey is unveiled as fourth Urgent Primary Care Centre in British Columbia
The provincial government has unveiled a new Surrey Urgent Primary Care Centre in order for patients to get same-day access to health care professionals. Continue reading
Health Care
Politicians at odds over Winnipeg Birth Centre targets, costs
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
A facility that appeared to be underused for births now has Manitoba’s Health Minister questioning whether the initial target set seven years ago was achievable. Continue reading
Halifax author with multiple sclerosis at a crossroads without access to affordable medical care
By Ross Lord Global National Atlantic Correspondent
Stricken by debilitating multiple scleroris since she was 15, author Jennifer Powley needs the kind of help her family can no longer afford. Continue reading
Charity flight service sees heightened interest in wake of Greyhound closure
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
A national charity flight service that operates in B.C. said it is seeing heightened interest since Greyhound ended passenger bus service in Western Canada on Oct. 31. Continue reading
Andrea Horwath talks to Kingston families about doctor shortage
Provincial NDP leader Andrea Horwath sat down with families in Kingston to discuss the shortage of family doctors in the city. Continue reading
New vehicles coming to Ambulance NB fleet in attempt to cut rural wait times
By Callum Smith Video Journalist
Five rural communities will each have a new Rapid Response Unit. Continue reading
Halifax woman plans to die on Thursday, says Ottawa is forcing early death on her
Audrey Parker, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer in 2016, says Canada’s assisted dying legislation will allow her to end her prolonged suffering — but sooner than she would like. Continue reading
Veteran seeks class-action lawsuit over ‘disastrous’ transfer of Ste. Anne’s Hospital
A group of veterans is seeking authorization to file a class-action lawsuit over what is being described as a “disastrous” transfer of the Ste. Anne’s Hospital from the federal government to the Quebec government. Continue reading
Hamilton public health hoping for a milder flu season
Hamilton’s public health department expects to see a milder flu season this year, but says that doesn’t mean you should forget about the flu shot. Continue reading
Thousands rally against health care cuts at Queen’s Park
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
The Ontario Health Coalition is calling on the Ontario Government to not make cuts to health care after its fall economic update. Continue reading
