Health
Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Challenges Public Health Efforts in Muslim Communities
Alberta health officials partner with Islamic leaders to address vaccine hesitancy in Muslim communities, focusing on...
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Alberta
Survive on $1,740 a Month: Alberta Is About to Cut Disability Benefits for 79,000 of Its Most Vulnerable Citizens
On July 1, the Alberta government plans to move 79,000 AISH recipients onto a new program that cuts benefits by $200...
Canada
The Invisible Workforce: How 8 Million Unpaid Canadian Caregivers Are Quietly Holding the Economy Together
A WestNet News investigation reveals that 7.8 million Canadians provide unpaid family care worth $97.1 billion annually...
Local
Calgary Ranked Canada's Most Livable City in 2026: Here's What Makes It Stand Out
Calgary has been named Canada's most livable city for 2026, scoring highest across economic opportunity, housing...
Health
Alberta Health Services Announces $200M Investment in Rural Hospital Upgrades
Alberta Health Services has announced a $200-million investment to upgrade rural and regional hospitals across the...
Health
Investigation: Alberta's Private Healthcare Expansion and What It Means for Patients
As more surgical procedures move to private clinics, critics warn of a two-tier system emerging.
Health
Northern B.C. Mental Health Crisis Exposed After Tumbler Ridge Shooting
A shooting in Tumbler Ridge highlights the mental health service shortage plaguing rural northern B.C. communities,...
Health
Cuban Healthcare Crisis Deepens as U.S. Oil Embargo Cripples Medical Services
Healthcare workers in Cuba face severe challenges as U.S. oil embargo creates fuel shortages, power outages, and delays...
Health
University of Alberta Researcher Wins Prestigious Award for Women's Heart and Brain Health Studies
University of Alberta's Tanin Shafaati wins award for pioneering research on women's heart and brain health disparities.
Canada
Calgary Man Suffers Permanent Brain Damage After Alleged Massive Sedative Overdose at Winnipeg Hospital
Calgary bricklayer Zachary Hoogerdyk suffered permanent brain damage after allegedly receiving massive propofol...
Health
Calgary Mental Health Crisis: Emergency Visits Up 40% Among Youth
Emergency department visits for youth mental health crises in Calgary have increased by 40% over the past year,...
Health
New Family Medicine Clinic Opens in Underserved Northeast Calgary Neighbourhood
A new family medicine clinic has opened in the Saddle Ridge neighbourhood of northeast Calgary, offering primary care...
Alberta
Alberta Announces Dismantling of AHS in Major Healthcare Restructuring
The Alberta government has announced the dismantling of Alberta Health Services and its replacement with four new...
Health
Canada Stands Alone in Banning Private Health Insurance, Conservative Leader Claims
Conservative deputy leader claims Canada uniquely prohibits private health insurance, sparking healthcare policy debate...
Health
Edmonton Volunteers Launch Campaign to Recruit American Healthcare Workers to Alberta
Edmonton volunteers launch grassroots campaign to recruit U.S. healthcare workers to Alberta, addressing critical...