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Ontario to expand surgeries performed in private facilities, sources say
The sources—who were not authorized to speak ahead of an announcement set for next week—said the province will expand existing independent health facilities' capacities in its first phase of surgical healthcare reform.
'Shocked' family says Cape Breton woman died after leaving busy emergency department
Katherine Snow said her mother-in-law, Charlene Snow, went to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on the afternoon of Dec. 30 with jaw pain and flu-like symptoms and was triaged by a nurse.

Alberta premier backs off on promise to seek pardons for COVID-19 health violators

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she is regularly contacting Crown prosecutors about these cases, in what opposition NDP justice critic Irfan Sabir labelled a clear case of judicial interference.
Nova Scotia emergency room deaths up 10% in 2022, data shows

The figures, which cover Nova Scotia's four health zones from 2017 through 2022, show that last year's death total was the highest during the six years.
Provinces look to cleanse storerooms of expired hand sanitizer sent by Ottawa

The federal government spent $376 million on more than 21 million litres of hand sanitizer, which the Public Health Agency of Canada distributed throughout the pandemic.
Ottawa pediatric hospital hopes to address staff shortage with new program

The program aims to alleviate short-term staffing pressures and create a new recruitment pipeline.
Ontario willing to accept accountability if healthcare funding increased: Ford

Premiers and health ministers across the country have demanded more help from the federal government by way of the Canada Health Transfer.
Researchers consider how to 'denormalize' drinking culture ahead of new alcohol guide

The idea behind the updated guidance is to provide Canadians with the latest evidence-based information about the health risks involved.
Of mice and…coffee cups

Pharmacist Janet Maretzki loves a good, hot cup of coffee. She also welcomes any opportunity to help out a neighbour. How could that possibly turn into disaster for a wayward mouse? You'll have to read her story to find out!
New PMPRB guidelines delayed, yet again

The new PMPRB guidelines have not been implemented on January 1st as planned, and the old guidelines will remain in place "until further notice," the organization's website says.