The number of patients leaving emergency departments before being taken care of is on the rise in Quebec, according to the results of a study by the Montreal Economic Institute (MEI) published Thursday.
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Sneak peek at new hospital under construction in Vaudreuil-Soulanges
There is a new hospital being built in Vaudreuil-Soulanges. One of the hospital’s two buildings is finished and on Wednesday, officials offered a look inside.
Alberta seniors to get 25% discount on driver’s medical exam
Seniors in Alberta will get a break if they need a medical exam to renew their driver’s licence.
Unifor announces ratification of labour deal with Taseko; Strike at B.C. mine ends
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Manitoba Tories in difficult position following byelection loss: professor
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Aggravated assault investigation underway after fight in downtown Toronto
Toronto police have launched an aggravated assault investigation and released an image of a suspect allegedly involved in a fight that sent two people to hospital earlier this month.
Rent in Montreal rose by 27 per cent in 4 years: renters’ group
Moving when you’re a tenant has become a real obstacle course, according to the Quebec housing and tenants’ rights group RCLALQ, which warns that the approach advocated by governments to building more housing won’t make it any easier for people looking for an affordable place to live.
Quebec’s Order of Chemists concerned about sunscreen misinformation
Sunscreen is ‘safe and effective’ when used correctly, the Quebec Order of Chemists is reiterating, at a time when ‘erroneous and misleading information’ on the subject is spreading on social networks.
Six-year-old boy struck and killed by bus in Vaughan: police
A six-year-old boy is dead after he was struck by a bus in Vaughan on Wednesday morning, York Regional Police say.
Montreal police seize $500K in stolen clothing after busting ‘sophisticated’ shoplifting ring
Montreal police say they busted a ‘sophisticated’ shoplifting ring and seized several articles of high-end clothing and accessories with an estimated value of half a million dollars.
