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Alberta government: Uber analogy for continuing care does not mean more privatization
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her plan to "Uber-ize" and replace the province's online continuing care directory is aimed at making it easier for patients to navigate spaces, and the ...
Oct 17, 2024
NDP's Beck receives endorsement from former Saskatchewan Party government members
REGINA - Two former Saskatchewan Party government members say they are voting for the NDP's Carla Beck in the provincial election on Oct. 28. Mark Docherty, who retired from Premier Scott Moe's govern...
Oct 17, 2024
Saskatchewan political leaders back on campaign trail after election debate
REGINA - Saskatchewan's main political leaders are back on the campaign trail today after hammering each other in a televised debate. Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe is set to make an announcement...
Oct 17, 2024
N.B. Liberal leader Holt bills herself as 'stark contrast' to Tory incumbent Higgs
Within days, Susan Holt could become the next premier of New Brunswick - and the first woman ever to lead the province. The latest opinion surveys suggest a tight election race between Holt's Liberals...
Oct 17, 2024
Alberta government shifts continuing care from Health 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. Instead, Seniors and Social Services Minister Jason Nix...
Oct 16, 2024
Nova Scotia offers retirement fund top-ups for doctors, hoping they'll stick around
HALIFAX - The Nova Scotia government is offering to pay up to $15,000 a year into a new retirement benefits program for doctors in hopes the public money will keep more physicians in the province. Pre...
Oct 16, 2024
Focus on vulnerable communities, improve data sharing before next pandemic: report
TORONTO - Canada needs to learn from the COVID-19 pandemic and take action before the next health emergency strikes, an expert panel of doctors and researchers say in a new independent report. "Most s...
Oct 16, 2024
N.B. election debate: Tory leader forced to defend record on gender policy, housing
FREDERICTON - New Brunswick's Progressive Conservative leader was targeted by his two main opponents during a roundtable discussion on Wednesday, forced to defend his record on issues such as health c...
Oct 16, 2024
NDP's Carla Beck promises 800 health-care workers, improved conditions
REGINA - Saskatchewan New Democratic Leader Carla Beck says she would hire 800 new front-line health-care workers over four years if her party wins the election on Oct. 28. Beck says those positions w...
Oct 15, 2024 Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck says the positions would be filled by staff in areas that are of highest need. (Canadian Press files)
Alberta to launch new primary care agency by next month in health overhaul
The Alberta government continues to divvy up its provincial health authority, with the health minister saying the new agency responsible for primary care is expected to be up and running by November. ...
Oct 15, 2024
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