Hospitals

TORONTO – The emergency department chief at Michael Garron Hospital, in the city’s east end, said the department is seeing twice the number of patients each day the facility was originally designed for. It’s scrambling to find ways of meeting the demand for emergency medical services. Read More

OTTAWA – In what seems to have become the new normal, emergency departments in hospitals coast-to-coast remain crammed with patients who are waiting longer than ever to receive care. Read More

TORONTO - University Health Network’s Toronto General Hospital has ranked second in the world in Newsweek magazine’s World’s Best Hospitals 2026, marking the highest position ever achieved by a Canadian hospital. This also marks the eighth consecutive year that University Health Network has been ranked as the world’s #1 universally accessible hospital. Read More

WATERLOO — The Ontario government is investing an additional $10 million to support the planning and construction of a new Waterloo Regional Health Network hospital, connecting more patients and families in the Waterloo Region to more convenient, high-quality care close to home. Read More

LONDON, Ont. — London Health Sciences Centre filed one of the largest fraud lawsuits in the history of Ontario hospitals on Wednesday, alleging a former senior executive masterminded a “fraudulent scheme” involving procurement and he and others used funds they obtained to buy dozens of properties. Read More

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s health system is improving its methods for early detection of sepsis, a life-threatening condition that occurs when the immune system reacts to infection by attacking the body’s organs. Introduced in January 2024, the new program offers front-line caregivers in emergency rooms new tools and training to help them determine when patients might be at risk. Read More

TORONTO – In a $100-million lawsuit, Humber River Health claims that recent shoddy construction has left the floors uneven or bubbling in nearly every wing of the hospital, putting the health and safety of patients and staff at risk. The Toronto hospital, which claims to be North America’s first fully digital facility, is suing the consortium contracted to build and maintain the facility. Read More

KITCHENER-WATERLOO, Ont. – Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN) is one large step closer to building a modern, state-of-the-art hospital that will transform how acute care is delivered in Waterloo-Wellington, and beyond. Read More

TORONTO – To position Canada as the ultimate destination for the brightest minds in medical research, and to build a stronger economy, University Health Network (UHN) is unveiling the ambitious Canada Leads 100 Challenge to recruit 100 world-leading, early-career scientists to Canada’s No. 1 hospital. Read More

RICHMOND HILL, Ont. – Mackenzie Health has officially joined the Princess Margaret Cancer Care Network, a unique collaboration aimed at enhancing clinical expertise, research and education in the fight against cancer. The partnership will strengthen access to quality cancer care close to home and provide more resources and supports for patients on their cancer journey. Read More