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65K Ontario hospital workers won a 6% wage increase, but some residents think it’s not enough
Sixty-five thousand Ontario hospital workers are celebrating after being awarded a six per cent wage increase, but some residents believe they deserve more. The decision... -
Toronto doctors are opting to play ER on screen in hopes of becoming movie stars
Some doctors in Toronto are prescribing themselves a dose of Hollywood. Indy Saluja is one of those doctors. He’s been casted as a medical professional... -
Canadian medical students now required to learn about anti-Black racism to get licensed
Canadian medical students will now be required to learn about anti-Black racism and inequities in health-care as part of their licensing requirements. Medical Council of... -
Ontario just released its 2023 Sunshine List – here’s how much Premier Ford and top CEOs in the province made
Executives at the Ontario Power Generation topped this year’s Sunshine List once again with the president making nearly $2 million last year. The 2023 Sunshine... -
‘We have listened to and are addressing the concerns,’ Manulife backtracks on prescription deal with Loblaw after backlash
Manulife says it’s “swiftly” implementing changes after receiving backlash to its exclusive prescription deal with Loblaw. Last month, the insurance company announced its partnership with... -
1 in 4 Ontarians will be without a family doctor by 2026: report
About one in four Ontarians will be without a family doctor by 2026 as the province faces a shortage of physicians, according to a new... -
Ontario passes bill allowing private clinics to perform more surgeries
The Ontario government passed a bill which will allow private clinics to undertake more OHIP-covered surgeries, and some politicians and advocates are speaking out against... -
Ontario patients may have to pay hefty fees up front due to virtual-care cuts
Recent funding changes have cut access to virtual health care in Ontario, and now, some patients are left with covering their medical expenses. As of... -
Toronto-based 2SLGBTQ+ advocacy group says gender-affirming care funding for federal employees is a step in right direction
A 2SLGBTQ+ advocacy group in Toronto is applauding the government’s decision to fund gender affirmation surgery for federal employees. Beginning July 1, the Trudeau government... -
Many Canadians do not support mental illness in medically assisted dying expansion: study
A new study reveals Canadians support the latest Medical Assistance In Dying (MAID) law but are not in overwhelming support of broadening the legislation to... -
Here’s what came from Trudeau’s meeting with premiers on providing better health-care
The Canadian government has announced it will increase health funding to provinces and territories by $196.1 billion over the next decade, including $46.2 billion in... -
Virtual care not associated with overpopulated emergency departments in Ont. during pandemic: study
Ontario families did not use emergency departments (EDs) in lieu of in-person visits to their family doctors during the pandemic, according to a new study.... -
‘We know people are hurting,’ Jagmeet Singh prioritizing Canadians’ health-care, housing concerns in 2023
Many Torontonians are facing a lot of uncertainty heading into 2023. Will a pack of chicken cost more than $27 per kilogram? Will gas prices... -
Doug Ford’s private health-care push ‘fatal’ to Ontarians: OHC
Many Ontarians aren't impressed with the Ford government's three-step plan to move thousands of surgeries and diagnostic procedures out of publicly funded hospitals and into... -
Fear and shame won’t convince the vaccine hesitant to get their shot
We all know them – friends or family members who refuse to get vaccinated. Many of them are now changing their minds as vaccine mandates require...
