Calgary woman forced to end her life in BC raises questions about access to physician-assisted death
Videos
-
Calgary woman forced to end her life in BC raises questions about access to physician-assisted death
02:34 | March 2, 2016
-
Health Matters: Alberta reaches new collective agreement with resident doctors
02:03 | October 10, 2024
-
Alberta’s fall COVID and flu vaccine program to roll out mid-October
02:02 | September 11, 2024
-
Meet Sydney, Kenna, Theo and Max: Edmonton’s Watson quadruplets mark 1st month of life
01:57 | August 8, 2024
-
Health Matters: Animal blood bank running low
02:04 | August 7, 2024
-
Health Matters: Norovirus spreading in Ontario, Alberta
02:26 | April 30, 2024
-
Why doesn’t Alberta cover fertility treatments? Advocates fight for provincial funding
01:59 | April 23, 2024
-
Alberta family advocates for ultra-rare gene condition on Rare Disease Day
02:16 | February 29, 2024
-
Med students turning away from traditional family medicine: U of A program director
05:36 | January 8, 2024
-
‘You’re not alone’: Heart transplant camp life-saving experience for young patients
06:47 | December 5, 2023
-
Exploring nurse practitioner-led clinics in provinces outside Alberta
01:39 | November 23, 2023
-
Alberta nurse practitioners can soon open their own clinics under new compensation model
01:57 | November 22, 2023
-
‘We are incredibly worried’: Seniors’ advocacy group shares cold and flu season concerns
04:18 | October 5, 2023
-
First-in-Canada program prevents esophageal cancer with freezing
02:33 | August 24, 2023
-
Why an Alberta invention for freezing living cells could save millions of lives & Kids with Cancer meet the Elks
04:15 | August 14, 2023
-
Global Edmonton Health Matters: Aug. 8, 2023
03:04 | August 8, 2023
-
HIV & syphilis rapid test approved in Canada, thanks to Alberta research
01:39 | April 5, 2023
-
Young Alberta woman who survived oral cancer on a mission to warn others
02:33 | April 4, 2023
-
Alberta students’ routine immunizations fell behind during COVID-19 pandemic
01:40 | April 3, 2023
-
Edmonton physiotherapy clinic now offering pessaries for pelvic floor issues
01:44 | March 8, 2023
-
Alberta doctor becomes a rare disease patient, shares lessons he learned in hospital
02:56 | March 7, 2023
-
Blood donor eligibility changes: Alberta man discovers he missed out on years of donations
03:02 | February 2, 2023
-
Alberta government accepts ambulance response times recommendations
02:02 | January 16, 2023
-
Alberta research team has promising treatment for rare cancer, thanks to rare gift
02:38 | December 22, 2022
-
Alberta researchers advance technology that allows mind-control of devices
03:21 | November 28, 2022
-
Alberta lowers recommended age for breast cancer screening
02:43 | October 18, 2022
-
WHO says end of pandemic ‘in sight’ & Alberta man co-writes book about wife’s cancer journey
03:37 | September 14, 2022
-
Health Matters: New eating disorder treatment facility in Alberta
02:44 | March 21, 2022
-
Health Matters: World Sleep Day
05:01 | March 18, 2022
-
From bust to boom: Town of Drayton Valley busy with energy work once again
02:09 | February 23, 2022
-
Health Matters: Alberta research team building better antiviral drugs
02:02 | January 13, 2022
-
COVID-19 stress: Taking a step back to care for yourself
00:54 | December 23, 2021
-
Calgary woman forced to end her life in BC raises questions about access to physician-assisted death
02:34 | March 2, 2016
-
Health Matters: Alberta reaches new collective agreement with resident doctors
02:03 | October 10, 2024
-
Alberta’s fall COVID and flu vaccine program to roll out mid-October
02:02 | September 11, 2024
-
Meet Sydney, Kenna, Theo and Max: Edmonton’s Watson quadruplets mark 1st month of life
01:57 | August 8, 2024
-
Health Matters: Animal blood bank running low
02:04 | August 7, 2024
-
Health Matters: Norovirus spreading in Ontario, Alberta
02:26 | April 30, 2024
-
Why doesn’t Alberta cover fertility treatments? Advocates fight for provincial funding
01:59 | April 23, 2024
-
Alberta family advocates for ultra-rare gene condition on Rare Disease Day
02:16 | February 29, 2024
-
Med students turning away from traditional family medicine: U of A program director
05:36 | January 8, 2024
-
‘You’re not alone’: Heart transplant camp life-saving experience for young patients
06:47 | December 5, 2023
-
Exploring nurse practitioner-led clinics in provinces outside Alberta
01:39 | November 23, 2023
-
Alberta nurse practitioners can soon open their own clinics under new compensation model
01:57 | November 22, 2023
-
‘We are incredibly worried’: Seniors’ advocacy group shares cold and flu season concerns
04:18 | October 5, 2023
-
First-in-Canada program prevents esophageal cancer with freezing
02:33 | August 24, 2023
-
Why an Alberta invention for freezing living cells could save millions of lives & Kids with Cancer meet the Elks
04:15 | August 14, 2023
-
Global Edmonton Health Matters: Aug. 8, 2023
03:04 | August 8, 2023
-
HIV & syphilis rapid test approved in Canada, thanks to Alberta research
01:39 | April 5, 2023
-
Young Alberta woman who survived oral cancer on a mission to warn others
02:33 | April 4, 2023
-
Alberta students’ routine immunizations fell behind during COVID-19 pandemic
01:40 | April 3, 2023
-
Edmonton physiotherapy clinic now offering pessaries for pelvic floor issues
01:44 | March 8, 2023
-
Alberta doctor becomes a rare disease patient, shares lessons he learned in hospital
02:56 | March 7, 2023
-
Blood donor eligibility changes: Alberta man discovers he missed out on years of donations
03:02 | February 2, 2023
-
Alberta government accepts ambulance response times recommendations
02:02 | January 16, 2023
-
Alberta research team has promising treatment for rare cancer, thanks to rare gift
02:38 | December 22, 2022
-
Alberta researchers advance technology that allows mind-control of devices
03:21 | November 28, 2022
-
Alberta lowers recommended age for breast cancer screening
02:43 | October 18, 2022
-
WHO says end of pandemic ‘in sight’ & Alberta man co-writes book about wife’s cancer journey
03:37 | September 14, 2022
-
Health Matters: New eating disorder treatment facility in Alberta
02:44 | March 21, 2022
-
Health Matters: World Sleep Day
05:01 | March 18, 2022
-
From bust to boom: Town of Drayton Valley busy with energy work once again
02:09 | February 23, 2022
-
Health Matters: Alberta research team building better antiviral drugs
02:02 | January 13, 2022
-
COVID-19 stress: Taking a step back to care for yourself
00:54 | December 23, 2021
Calgary woman forced to end her life in BC raises questions about access to physician-assisted death
Description
March 2, 2016
March 2: The case of a Calgary woman granted a personal exemption allowing doctors to help her die, is raising questions about barriers to accessing physician-assisted death (PAD) in Alberta, and potentially across Canada. Global’s Heather Yourex-West finds out how doctors and advocates are reacting to the ruling.
-
Calgary woman forced to end her life in BC raises questions about access to physician-assisted death02:34 | March 2, 2016
-
Health Matters: Alberta reaches new collective agreement with resident doctors02:03 | October 10, 2024
-
Alberta’s fall COVID and flu vaccine program to roll out mid-October02:02 | September 11, 2024
-
Meet Sydney, Kenna, Theo and Max: Edmonton’s Watson quadruplets mark 1st month of life01:57 | August 8, 2024
-
Health Matters: Animal blood bank running low02:04 | August 7, 2024
-
Health Matters: Norovirus spreading in Ontario, Alberta02:26 | April 30, 2024
-
Why doesn’t Alberta cover fertility treatments? Advocates fight for provincial funding01:59 | April 23, 2024
-
Alberta family advocates for ultra-rare gene condition on Rare Disease Day02:16 | February 29, 2024
-
Med students turning away from traditional family medicine: U of A program director05:36 | January 8, 2024
-
‘You’re not alone’: Heart transplant camp life-saving experience for young patients06:47 | December 5, 2023
-
Exploring nurse practitioner-led clinics in provinces outside Alberta01:39 | November 23, 2023
-
Alberta nurse practitioners can soon open their own clinics under new compensation model01:57 | November 22, 2023
-
‘We are incredibly worried’: Seniors’ advocacy group shares cold and flu season concerns04:18 | October 5, 2023
-
First-in-Canada program prevents esophageal cancer with freezing02:33 | August 24, 2023
-
Why an Alberta invention for freezing living cells could save millions of lives & Kids with Cancer meet the Elks04:15 | August 14, 2023
-
Global Edmonton Health Matters: Aug. 8, 202303:04 | August 8, 2023
-
HIV & syphilis rapid test approved in Canada, thanks to Alberta research01:39 | April 5, 2023
-
Young Alberta woman who survived oral cancer on a mission to warn others02:33 | April 4, 2023
-
Alberta students’ routine immunizations fell behind during COVID-19 pandemic01:40 | April 3, 2023
-
Edmonton physiotherapy clinic now offering pessaries for pelvic floor issues01:44 | March 8, 2023
-
Alberta doctor becomes a rare disease patient, shares lessons he learned in hospital02:56 | March 7, 2023
-
Blood donor eligibility changes: Alberta man discovers he missed out on years of donations03:02 | February 2, 2023
-
Alberta government accepts ambulance response times recommendations02:02 | January 16, 2023
-
Alberta research team has promising treatment for rare cancer, thanks to rare gift02:38 | December 22, 2022
-
Alberta researchers advance technology that allows mind-control of devices03:21 | November 28, 2022
-
Alberta lowers recommended age for breast cancer screening02:43 | October 18, 2022
-
WHO says end of pandemic ‘in sight’ & Alberta man co-writes book about wife’s cancer journey03:37 | September 14, 2022
-
Health Matters: New eating disorder treatment facility in Alberta02:44 | March 21, 2022
-
Health Matters: World Sleep Day05:01 | March 18, 2022
-
From bust to boom: Town of Drayton Valley busy with energy work once again02:09 | February 23, 2022
-
Health Matters: Alberta research team building better antiviral drugs02:02 | January 13, 2022
-
COVID-19 stress: Taking a step back to care for yourself00:54 | December 23, 2021
-
Calgary woman forced to end her life in BC raises questions about access to physician-assisted death02:34 | March 2, 2016
-
Health Matters: Alberta reaches new collective agreement with resident doctors02:03 | October 10, 2024
-
Alberta’s fall COVID and flu vaccine program to roll out mid-October02:02 | September 11, 2024
-
Meet Sydney, Kenna, Theo and Max: Edmonton’s Watson quadruplets mark 1st month of life01:57 | August 8, 2024
-
Health Matters: Animal blood bank running low02:04 | August 7, 2024
-
Health Matters: Norovirus spreading in Ontario, Alberta02:26 | April 30, 2024
-
Why doesn’t Alberta cover fertility treatments? Advocates fight for provincial funding01:59 | April 23, 2024
-
Alberta family advocates for ultra-rare gene condition on Rare Disease Day02:16 | February 29, 2024
-
Med students turning away from traditional family medicine: U of A program director05:36 | January 8, 2024
-
‘You’re not alone’: Heart transplant camp life-saving experience for young patients06:47 | December 5, 2023
-
Exploring nurse practitioner-led clinics in provinces outside Alberta01:39 | November 23, 2023
-
Alberta nurse practitioners can soon open their own clinics under new compensation model01:57 | November 22, 2023
-
‘We are incredibly worried’: Seniors’ advocacy group shares cold and flu season concerns04:18 | October 5, 2023
-
First-in-Canada program prevents esophageal cancer with freezing02:33 | August 24, 2023
-
Why an Alberta invention for freezing living cells could save millions of lives & Kids with Cancer meet the Elks04:15 | August 14, 2023
-
Global Edmonton Health Matters: Aug. 8, 202303:04 | August 8, 2023
-
HIV & syphilis rapid test approved in Canada, thanks to Alberta research01:39 | April 5, 2023
-
Young Alberta woman who survived oral cancer on a mission to warn others02:33 | April 4, 2023
-
Alberta students’ routine immunizations fell behind during COVID-19 pandemic01:40 | April 3, 2023
-
Edmonton physiotherapy clinic now offering pessaries for pelvic floor issues01:44 | March 8, 2023
-
Alberta doctor becomes a rare disease patient, shares lessons he learned in hospital02:56 | March 7, 2023
-
Blood donor eligibility changes: Alberta man discovers he missed out on years of donations03:02 | February 2, 2023
-
Alberta government accepts ambulance response times recommendations02:02 | January 16, 2023
-
Alberta research team has promising treatment for rare cancer, thanks to rare gift02:38 | December 22, 2022
-
Alberta researchers advance technology that allows mind-control of devices03:21 | November 28, 2022
-
Alberta lowers recommended age for breast cancer screening02:43 | October 18, 2022
-
WHO says end of pandemic ‘in sight’ & Alberta man co-writes book about wife’s cancer journey03:37 | September 14, 2022
-
Health Matters: New eating disorder treatment facility in Alberta02:44 | March 21, 2022
-
Health Matters: World Sleep Day05:01 | March 18, 2022
-
From bust to boom: Town of Drayton Valley busy with energy work once again02:09 | February 23, 2022
-
Health Matters: Alberta research team building better antiviral drugs02:02 | January 13, 2022
-
COVID-19 stress: Taking a step back to care for yourself00:54 | December 23, 2021
Calgary woman forced to end her life in BC raises questions about access to physician-assisted death
Description
March 2, 2016
March 2: The case of a Calgary woman granted a personal exemption allowing doctors to help her die, is raising questions about barriers to accessing physician-assisted death (PAD) in Alberta, and potentially across Canada. Global’s Heather Yourex-West finds out how doctors and advocates are reacting to the ruling.
National News
-
Canadian Senate unanimously supports bill to end forced sterilization of Indigenous women1:588 hours ago
-
Biden, Harris tour destruction of Hurricane Milton and Helene aftermath2:078 hours ago
-
Trudeau appoints new campaign director as Liberals face turmoil2:478 hours ago
-
Nation-wide recall issued for chicken, mushroom pasta dish over listeria concerns0:2310 hours ago
-
Canadian TV host, comedian Mike Bullard dead at 670:3112 hours ago
-
TD Bank fined $3B U.S. in money-laundering case3:5213 hours ago
-
Ontario’s tunnel vision and when the mega project could be built4:5113 hours ago
-
Schools don’t have provincial funds to remove roof panels that closed Ontario Science Centre2:3013 hours ago
-
New report shows surge in Canadian youth having unprotected sex, declining STI/HIV tests5:0713 hours ago
-
Netanyahu urges UN to withdraw peacekeepers as IDF targets Hezbollah militants in Lebanon2:177 hours ago
Advertisement
Top News
-
Trudeau appoints new campaign director as Liberals face turmoil2:478 hours ago
-
Netanyahu urges UN to withdraw peacekeepers as IDF targets Hezbollah militants in Lebanon2:177 hours ago
-
Nobel Peace Prize decision based on shared belief in ‘eliminating nuclear weapons,’ recipients say2:192 days ago
-
Gaza hospital evacuation is death sentence for patients, say doctors1:492 days ago
-
Millions of Floridans expected to be without electricity, running water for weeks2:072 days ago
-
Hurricane Kirk: Floods submerge buildings, streets outside Paris3:132 days ago
-
Hurricane Milton: Drone shows flooded neighbourhoods, destruction in Florida3:514 days ago
-
Israeli military won’t back down from intense attacks on Gaza and Lebanon1:594 days ago
-
Climate change causing more frequent and destructive hurricanes2:124 days ago
-
Tropicana implosion: Iconic Las Vegas hotel brought down after 67 years1:175 days ago
Sponsored Content
Trending
-
Tenant finally leaves Brampton home without paying $32K in rent2:222 days ago
-
Trudeau appoints new campaign director as Liberals face turmoil2:478 hours ago
-
Porter Airlines’ ascent: Can the comfort carrier last in Canadian skies?2:172 days ago
-
Canadian TV host, comedian Mike Bullard dead at 670:3112 hours ago
-
Porter Airlines hopes ‘elevated economy’ can win against ‘sky-high’ aviation costs6:542 days ago
-
Global National: Oct 1322:28132 months ago
-
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs makes first court appearance2:023 days ago
-
Garth Brooks accused of sexual assault by former makeup artist0:291 week ago
-
What to expect if you’re flying this Thanksgiving1:441 week ago
-
‘Iran is scared to death’ of Netanyahu, John Bolton tells The West Block10:0218 hours ago
Canada
-
Canadian Senate unanimously supports bill to end forced sterilization of Indigenous women1:588 hours ago
-
Report finds government red tape halting affordable housing construction in B.C.1:548 hours ago
-
‘We need action’: Toronto Jewish community calls for RCMP to step in after girls school targeted2:058 hours ago
-
Montreal metro stabbing: Man dies after fatal altercation at Guy-Concordia station1:398 hours ago
-
Durga Puja festival a huge success for growing Bengali community in Bedford, N.S.2:0111 hours ago
-
Canadian TV host, comedian Mike Bullard dead at 670:3112 hours ago
-
TD Bank fined $3B U.S. in money-laundering case3:5213 hours ago
-
Ontario’s tunnel vision and when the mega project could be built4:5113 hours ago
-
Schools don’t have provincial funds to remove roof panels that closed Ontario Science Centre2:3013 hours ago
-
100-year-old B.C. swimmer blows the competition out of the water1:521 day ago
U.S. News
-
Biden, Harris tour destruction of Hurricane Milton and Helene aftermath2:078 hours ago
-
Some influential politicians casting doubts on irrefutable climate science2:192 days ago
-
Biden denounces spread of hurricane conspiracies: ‘We’re breaking through with the truth’1:383 days ago
-
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs makes first court appearance2:023 days ago
-
Obama bashes Trump in emotional speech: ‘All he cares about is his ego and his money and his status’7:033 days ago
-
Why did Hurricane Milton spawn so many tornadoes in Florida?1:533 days ago
-
The science of what makes Hurricane Milton unique1:113 days ago
-
Roof of Tampa’s Tropicana Field torn to shreds by Hurricane Milton0:354 days ago
-
Harris calls Trump a ‘loser’ during interview with Stephen Colbert0:295 days ago
Advertisement
World
-
Oct. 7th survivor says that day was ‘like an apocalypse’10:3518 hours ago
-
‘Iran is scared to death’ of Netanyahu, John Bolton tells The West Block10:0218 hours ago
-
‘No choice’: Calgary woman says she feels stranded in Lebanon2:121 day ago
-
Japanese atomic bomb survivor organization wins Nobel Peace Prize2:072 days ago
-
ASEAN focuses on safeguarding Mekong River1:382 days ago
-
Gaza hospital evacuation is death sentence for patients, say doctors1:492 days ago
-
Airstrike in Beirut overnight kills dozens2:072 days ago
-
Some influential politicians casting doubts on irrefutable climate science2:192 days ago
-
Millions of Floridans expected to be without electricity, running water for weeks2:072 days ago
-
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs makes first court appearance2:023 days ago
Politics
-
B.C. party leaders on taking the top job4:178 hours ago
-
Canadian Senate unanimously supports bill to end forced sterilization of Indigenous women1:588 hours ago
-
Trudeau appoints new campaign director as Liberals face turmoil2:478 hours ago
-
Report finds government red tape halting affordable housing construction in B.C.1:548 hours ago
-
Netanyahu urges UN to withdraw peacekeepers as IDF targets Hezbollah militants in Lebanon2:177 hours ago
-
Political Panel: BC Conservative Party platform & BC NDP ahead after post-debate poll17:1115 hours ago
-
‘Iran is scared to death’ of Netanyahu, John Bolton tells The West Block10:0218 hours ago
-
The West Block: UN says Iran ‘scared to death’ of Netanyahu, Oct. 7 survivor reflects on horror of kibbutz attack23:1817 hours ago
-
Global News Hour at 6 BC: Oct. 1218:131 day ago
-
NDP and Conservatives out in full force as B.C. election camapaign enters it’s final week1:461 day ago
Health and Wellness
-
Nation-wide recall issued for chicken, mushroom pasta dish over listeria concerns0:2310 hours ago
-
New report shows surge in Canadian youth having unprotected sex, declining STI/HIV tests5:0713 hours ago
-
Entrepreneur creates product for women recovering from breast cancer3:402 days ago
-
Canadian parents know their kids will go blind, maybe deaf— They’re making lasting memories now1:273 days ago
-
Health Matters: Alberta reaches new collective agreement with resident doctors2:034 days ago
-
A detour to healing: Calgary woman shares mental health journey2:044 days ago
-
Health Matters: Sugary drinks increase stroke risk, study says2:186 days ago
-
How to recognize symptoms related to hormonal changes5:286 days ago
-
Health Matters: COVID-19 boosters and flu shots to become available in BC on October 155:036 days ago
-
Albertans can now book appointments for flu, RSV and COVID-19 immunizations1:516 days ago
Advertisement
Investigative News
-
Abbotsford B.C. parents pleading for change after teen daughter’s overdose1:551 day ago
-
Questions about possible delay of charges against pro-palestinian activist2:092 days ago
-
2 brothers evaded sanctions and illegally shipped equipment to Iran2:264 days ago
-
Police discipline report in Myles Gray death obtained by Global News3:114 days ago
-
Hit-and-run leaves Kelowna woman with multiple broken bones1:574 days ago
-
3 provincial elections, 3 conservative parties, 1 strategy: capitalizing on Trudeau’s unpopularity1:432 weeks ago
-
Here’s why coffee prices are set to spike2:082 weeks ago
-
Health Matters: First Nations community has been under boil-water advisory for 29 years2:463 weeks ago
-
Excessive fluoride consumption linked to lower IQ in children: report2:292 months ago
-
Ontario man stumbles upon ‘mind-boggling’ North Korean state TV broadcasts2:102 months ago
News Bloopers
-
Black bear in tree has rough landing after being tranquilized at Halifax-area park0:483 weeks ago
-
Edmonton, B.C. morning show hosts settle NHL playoff bet3:055 months ago
-
‘You can’t make this stuff up:’ Loud clap of thunder interrupts live TV segment at pivotal moment0:2412 months ago
-
Global Calgary weather anchor startled by surprise guest appearance0:2116 months ago
-
Fun times? Global News personalities help clear snow in search of ‘fun’ story2:0023 months ago
-
Global National anchor Farah Nasser swallows fly on-air0:1725 months ago
-
‘Buzzworthy moment’: Colin D’Mello recaps Doug Ford accidentally swallowing a bee1:5726 months ago
-
‘Did you just call me daddy?’: Morning show hosts can’t hold back laughter after on-air mixup1:1427 months ago
-
B.C. dad hoping to see his cloud photo on TV get his wish following viral TikTok campaign2:1130 months ago
-
Bloopers: Phil Darlington slips, slides and falls in these Our Winter City outtakes1:3824 months ago