Staff Shortage

• Many support staff positions unfilled in Quebec schools, union warns

  Last week, Quebec's education minister said that at last count there were at least 8,558 vacant teaching positions, including 1,859 full-time and 6,699 part-time.

  Education

  Aug 27
  
• Sheriff shortage prompts multiple Lower Mainland courtroom closures

  A shortage of available sheriffs in British Columbia has prompted several recent courtroom closures in the Lower Mainland.

  Crime

  Jul 26
  
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• ‘We’re OK:’ N.S. beaches will have enough lifeguards on patrol this summer

  The Lifesaving Society of Nova Scotia's special projects director says despite an ongoing staff shortage, most lifeguard chairs will be filled in Nova Scotia this summer.

  Canada

  Jun 16
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• Vitalité Health Network has nine times more beds closed in hospitals than Horizon

  New Brunswick's Vitalité Health Network has had to 'close' 180 hospital beds across the province compared to just 20 beds being closed in Horizon Health Network hospitals.

  Health

  May 10
• N.S. operating room nurse shortage slows surgical backlog reduction efforts

  Nova Scotia surgeons continue the task of working through a surgical backlog that's nearly 10,000 people more than the 'benchmark standard,' but they're optimistic.

  Health

  Feb 16
• N.B. health funding should address retention issues and primary care access: health workers

  New Brunswick could see nearly a quarter of billion more in federal health money this year thanks to funding talks with the federal government and unified premiers.

  Health

  Feb 8
• Manitoba school divisions seek ‘uncertified’ substitute teachers amid shortage

  Manitoba school divisions dealing with supply staff shortages are looking to hire substitutes, and the job posting calls for 'uncertified' teachers.

  Education

  Jan 24
• Nicola Valley Hospital emergency department closed again Monday

  From Monday until 8 a.m. Tuesday, emergency services will be unavailable and Interior Health said patients will have to access care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops.

  Health

  Jan 16
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• Demand for home renovations in Manitoba still high, staffing low

  The pandemic saw demand for home renovations in Manitoba climb — and according to Tina Driscoll, vice-president of Dynasty Bathrooms, it hasn't stopped.

  Consumer

  Jan 10
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• Rural Alberta ERs close temporarily amid physician shortages

  The emergency rooms at the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre and the Beaverlodge Hospital will be closed until Monday at 8 a.m.

  Health

  Jan 8