Red Deer hospital resorts to makeshift treatment spaces, sees 'high patient volumes,' says AHS

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When Jaelene Tweedle visited the hospital's emergency department in late December, she was ushered into an area filled with makeshift treatment spaces divided by temporary tarps.



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Bowled over: Why some Canadians are feeling duped by their breakfast cereal

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As Canadians grapple with rising grocery prices, they’re becoming more aware — and more infuriated — over food marketing tactics they believe are deceptive.



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Ontario has an accessibility gap. Here's how to start closing it, according to advocates

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The province has had years to achieve its goals and hasn't, say advocates and people in the disability community. Still, they say the year from the deadline shouldn't be wasted, and needs to be spent trying to close the gap on accessibility.



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Ontario surgeon back from medical mission says his 'heart and soul' remain with children in Gaza

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Hamilton-based Dr. Anas Al-Kassem travelled to Gaza late last month as part of a medical convoy to help Palestinians injured in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, and suffering from what the World Health Organization has called "catastrophic" health conditions. 



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A gift of life and love: Thunder Bay artist with lupus prepares for transplant of partner's kidney

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After a year on dialysis, Anishinaabe artist Lucille Atlookan is receiving a unique gift from her partner: a kidney. As the Thunder Bay, Ont., couple prepares for transplant surgery in Toronto, we take a deeper look at the challenges faced by people with chronic conditions who travel long distances for treatment.



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B.C. health minister says he expects Ottawa to protect Canadians from drug shortages

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B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix says he hopes the federal government will work to protect Canada's drug supply from a bid by Florida to import prescription drugs.



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St. John's hotel to be turned into transition housing, 140 rooms dedicated to homelessness

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The Comfort Hotel near St. John's International Airport is being converted into a transitional housing facility, with 140 rooms dedicated to supporting homeless people.



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