Alberta legislation could pave way for two-tiered health-care system, new report says
Alberta government dismisses report’s findings as ‘collection of NDP talking … READ MORE
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Alberta’s flu season deadliest in recent memory as experts call for action
250 Albertans have died due to influenza as vaccination rates remain low. Alberta is … READ MORE
Alberta may be on track for deadliest flu season on record, health experts warn
197 Albertans have died due to influenza so far this season. Provincial data shows … READ MORE
UCP pilot projects at Edmonton’s Royal Alex hospital yet to cure jammed ERs, doctors say
“The front line has not noticed any dramatic differences because these pilot … READ MORE
Alberta orders fatality inquiry into death of man at Edmonton emergency room
Albertans will get an update Thursday on the state of the province’s acute care … READ MORE
Alberta needs to call state of emergency over crowded hospitals, physicians say
Declaration would allow province to rapidly mobilize resources: expert. An undated … READ MORE
New legal structure of Alberta health system in place, Premier Smith now eyes results
4 agencies now run hospital care, continuing care, mental health and addiction, and … READ MORE
Calgary emergency wards coping with ‘extreme overcapacity’ in flu season: AHS memo
Hospital leaders tighten admission policies as virus surge strains staff. According … READ MORE
This year’s flu is packing a punch. How hospitals are trying to deal with surging cases
Some jurisdictions are opening extra beds, others are asking health-care providers … READ MORE
Flu cases soar as Alberta health officials work to relieve pressure on hospitals
Province says hospitalization peak likely to hit in early to mid-January. The South … READ MORE
How does Alberta’s COVID-19 vaccination rate compare to other provinces? We asked
Seven per cent of Albertans have had a COVID shot this season. CBC News reached out … READ MORE
Flu blamed in deaths of 3 children in Ottawa area this month
Ottawa Public Health, Eastern Ontario Health Unit renew vaccination plea. CHEO, … READ MORE
Holiday precautions to spread cheer, not germs
Influenza cases rising across Canada. A doctor examines a patient with flu-like … READ MORE
Alberta emergency rooms hit with wave of influenza patients
AHS says extra beds added as hospitals face high demand around the province. Alberta … READ MORE
Children’s hospitals in Canada face flood of flu visits as doctors urge families to get vaccinated
High volumes put strain on limited pediatric hospital capacity, with flu season set … READ MORE
Alberta government committee has $400M over 3 years to resolve class size and complexity problems
Some money for promised new teachers was already in the provincial budget. Alberta … READ MORE
Doctors urge vaccination as influenza upswing hits Alberta
Flu positivity rates, hospitalizations rise amid concerns about mismatched variant. … READ MORE
As Canada loses measles-free status, outbreak in northeast B.C. continues
As Canada loses measles-free status, outbreak in northeast B.C. continues. A former … READ MORE
Canada could face ‘worst kind’ of flu season as experts warn evolving strain may be mismatch for vaccine
Alarm bells abroad, spread of a new form of H3N2 provide warnings as influenza cases … READ MORE
After end of Alberta teachers’ strike, some worry about academic setbacks and dropouts
Alberta students and teachers expect an uphill battle in the return to normal. For … READ MORE
Students return to Alberta schools after historic teachers’ strike screeches to a halt
The Alberta government legislated teachers back to work this week. Students across … READ MORE
UCalgary study offers new insight into physician shortage in Alberta
Researchers analyzed 16 years of data and reveal changes driving many of today’s … READ MORE
Eligible Alberta parents receive provincial payments Friday for children out of school during teachers’ strike
Parents of children 12 and under will get $480 per child for the 16 days school was … READ MORE
Alberta teachers, students head back to school after three-week strike
Government used notwithstanding clause to force teachers back. Numerous … READ MORE
Province will consider back-to-work legislation for Alberta teachers if strike continues to drag
Union spokesperson says no further meeting dates have been scheduled. Alberta … READ MORE
Alberta students hope for end to teachers’ strike as classrooms remain empty
Teachers walked off the job Oct. 6. A provincewide strike has meant some 750,000 … READ MORE
Alberta offers strike assistance of up to $300 per week for students with complex care needs
Parents can apply through an online parent portal starting Oct. 14. The province … READ MORE
4 questions you might be considering as Alberta’s provincewide teacher lockout continues
Families wondering how students will make up lost time as classes remain cancelled. … READ MORE
Alberta stopped tracking class sizes. Then it changed its funding formula. Now, it’s a teachers’ strike issue
Yet another new formula takes effect for 2025-26. Students rally for teachers in … READ MORE
Alberta teachers look for ways to make ends meet as historic strike in second day
Strike impacts about 750,000 students across public, Catholic and Francophone … READ MORE
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