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Alberta Health Services Eyes Legal Action Over $49M Turkish Medication Deal

Mental Health System Reform Gaining Momentum as Critics Point to Historical Shortcomings

Mental health advocates across Canada are demanding sweeping reforms to institutional psychiatric systems, calling for...

Medical Experts Raise Concerns Over Rising Vyvanse Prescriptions in Canadian Children

Medical professionals warn of a 340% increase in Vyvanse prescriptions for Canadian children over the past decade....

Beyond Human Systems: Faith as Gaza's Last Hope for Healing

Religious communities in Gaza have become the primary source of psychological support as formal mental 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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,...

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...

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.

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...

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,...