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Seniors who stay in their homes aren’t just happier. They help everyone
‘Most provinces, including Alberta and Ontario, do not charge for home support. However, in B.C., seniors with an annual income of $31,000 must pay $10,000 per year for one hour of publicly subsidized home support per day.’
Virtual healthcare on the horizon in Saskatchewan
The province has issued a Request for Proposals seeking vendors to provide virtual care services for patients who do not have a regular family physician, nurse practitioner or primary care team.

Gen Z vs. Millennials: Is it giving high-key healthcore or am I delulu?

A new social media trend examines how two generations would express (often extremely important) information online.
Helping patients with schizophrenia stay safe during extreme heat events

New study funded by Health Canada’s HeatADAPT program aims to learn why this population suffers more mortality in heat compared to others.
B.C. nurses start limited job action as strike deadline passes

Nurses stopped working non-essential overtime and won't be doing non-nursing duties such as answering phones, processing doctors' orders and cleaning.
Ontario joins P.E.I. in lowering colorectal cancer screening age to 45

As of July 1, Ontarians age 45 and up are eligible to receive the at-home fecal immunochemical screening test—or FIT—that detects traces of blood in the stool.
Alberta pharmacists weigh the benefits, trade-offs of its long-awaited new funding deal

The province says the agreement strengthens pharmacy sustainability, but some pharmacists worry the new clinical billing cap could create fresh challenges.
Saskatchewan ends fiscal year with $947-million deficit, expenses in healthcare up

It’s a major swing from the $12-million surplus the province had initially projected.
Feds set to increase remuneration for filling out CPP Disability form

As of Sept. 30, 2026, Employment and Social Development Canada will increase the rate from $85 to $175.
Ontario jail guards ask for help after coroner’s report on suicides in corrections

Thirty-four correctional workers have died by suicide over the past 15 years, according to a report by the Office of the Chief Coroner, titled In the Light of Day.