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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...
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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...
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...
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...
Health
Alberta Launches Universal Dental Care Pilot for Low-Income Seniors
Provincial program fills gap left by delayed federal dental plan rollout.
Community
New $28-Million Community Hub Opens in Northeast Calgary’s Saddle Ridge
A new $28-million multipurpose community hub has opened in Saddle Ridge, bringing a public library, health clinic,...
Health
New Calgary Cancer Centre Opens With State-of-the-Art Treatment Facilities
Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre begins receiving patients after six years of construction.
Health
Alberta's Rural Doctor Shortage Reaches Critical Level
Thirty-two communities now without a family physician as recruitment efforts fail to stem exodus.
Alberta
Alberta Budget 2023 Boosts Healthcare Spending by $1.8 Billion Amid System Strain
The Alberta government has tabled a budget that increases healthcare spending by $1.8 billion, bringing total health...
Local
Calgary Named One of World's Most Liveable Cities by Economist Intelligence Unit
Alberta's largest city ranks seventh globally, citing safety, healthcare, and infrastructure.
Health
Alberta Health Care System in Crisis: Emergency Rooms Closing Across Province
Staffing shortages force rural hospitals to shut ER doors overnight as nurses leave the profession.