Woman dies after 11-hour wait to see a doctor in New Brunswick emergency room
Marianne Porter spent some of the final hours of her life hunched over and moaning in pain Continue reading
Health Care
Health expert calls for new debates on health-care spending in Alberta
By Fletcher Kent Reporter
A researcher at the Univeristy of Calgary says more debate is needed about how Alberta will handle the rising cost of health care. Continue reading
B.C. care providers call on province’s seniors’ advocate to step down over collusion allegations
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The BCCPA alleges Isobel Mackenzie collaborated with the Hospital Workers’ Union on a report on the transferring of patients from home care to hospitals. Continue reading
B.C. health minister vows ‘refresh’ of hospital discharge policy after Chilliwack mayor complaints
Ken Popove says it will help other communities that may be experiencing the same issue. Continue reading
Alberta election promise tracker: Where do the parties stand on the major issues?
From health care and education to infrastructure and the economy, we’re keeping track of every promise made by the main political parties vying for your vote. Continue reading
‘Boiling point’ reached after Code Orange denied at Halifax ER: NSGEU
Union president Jason MacLean says nurses attempted to call a Code Orange on Wednesday but that the request was denied by their employer. Continue reading
Senior care advocates call on B.C. government to address gaps in service
Advocates say there is a gap in care for those seniors who are currently in assisted living homes but are waiting to get into higher care facilities. Continue reading
Hospital attack leaves Moncton nurse injured, prompts calls for improved safety
By Callum Smith Video Journalist
The nurse’s mother is also calling for more security measures, after the attack allegedly lasted 11 minutes before other members intervened. Continue reading
B.C. government rolling privately-run home support services into health authorities
The B.C. government is taking control of the employee contracts in privately run home support services and rolling them back into Fraser Health, Vancouver Coastal Health and Island Health. Continue reading
New Royal Express making rounds at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon
According to the RUH Foundation, a new electric cart replaces the original Royal Express which provided transportation to over 131,000 people since April 2011. Continue reading