Nova Scotia’s waiting list for family care dips about 15,000 people, to 145,144
The figures for Oct. 4 indicate there were 145,114 people on the registry, compared to 160,234 when figures were last publicly released on June 1.
Alberta government shifts continuing care to seniors ministry
The Alberta government says long-term care and supportive living programs will no longer be under the purview of the provincial health ministry.
Longtime Winnipeg politician Dan Vandal won’t seek re-election
Dan Vandal, who has represented the St. Boniface—St. Vital riding since 2015, made the announcement Thursday afternoon. Vandal, 64, previously served as city councillor for St. Boniface from 1995-2004 ...
Mom urges chiefs meeting in Calgary to vote in favour of landmark child welfare reform deal
Chiefs are in Calgary this week for an Assembly of First Nations gathering where they're set to vote on the deal, but dozens of them have raised concerns about how it will work.
Snowfall warnings issued along B.C.-Yukon border
Environment Canada has issued the first snowfall warnings of the season along the British Columbia and Yukon border, with accumulations up to 20 centimetres expected in some areas.
Uber analogy for continuing care does not mean more Alberta health privatization: Smith
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's Uber analogy sparked concern from public health care advocates and the Opposition NDP that further privatization plans are afoot.
Canadian Olympian called ‘drug lord’ by FBI, accused of ordering Ontario killings
A Canadian Olympian is on the run and labelled a fugitive, accused of running an international drug ring and being behind a ...
Alleged serial killer ordered to undergo mental health assessment in Ontario
The defence says it has "some fitness concerns" but has been instructed by its client, Sabrina Kauldhar, to oppose such an assessment.