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Emergency department at hospital in Oliver to undergo another temporary closureThe South Okanagan General Hospital has announced yet another temporary ER closure. The emergency department has had several closures this year, including one on Tuesday.HealthOct 7, 2023
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Canada’s unfilled health-care jobs doubled since pandemic began: StatCanThe report shows the number of unfilled health-care jobs in Canada reached an all-time high in 2022 and that staff are missing an extra week on average due to illness.CanadaAug 15, 2023
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Quebec youth protection dealing with increased reports, staffing shortagesAlthough cases are on the rise at Quebec Youth Protection departments as it continues to deal with staffing shortages, there has been an improvement since last year.CanadaJun 13, 2023
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Vitalité Health Network has nine times more beds closed in hospitals than HorizonNew 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.HealthMay 10, 2023
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Health system crisis: When travelling for care is the only option but fast care is neededWhen it comes to an accident, speed is paramount in ensuring patients have the best chance of recovery, but with a healthcare system in crisis, speedy care is not always the case.HealthMar 1, 2023
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Halifax Transit to reduce service amid staffing shortages, union respondsHalifax Transit plans to temporarily suspend some bus routes and make scheduling adjustments at the end of the month, due to staffing shortages.PoliticsFeb 17, 2023
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N.S. operating room nurse shortage slows surgical backlog reduction effortsNova 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.HealthFeb 16, 2023
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They worked as medical specialists in their countries, but they can’t get certified in B.C.Last November, the B.C. government announced it is expanding a program that helps internationally educated doctors get licences in B.C, but it's only for family doctors.PoliticsFeb 9, 2023
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‘Cusp of collapse’: Oliver mayor calls for changes to B.C. health care initiativeThe town of Oliver isn’t on the list of acknowledged underserved communities for B.C.'s loan forgiveness program.HealthFeb 6, 2023
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Demand for home renovations in Manitoba still high, staffing lowThe pandemic saw demand for home renovations in Manitoba climb — and according to Tina Driscoll, vice-president of Dynasty Bathrooms, it hasn't stopped.ConsumerJan 10, 2023
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