Budgetary restrictions in the health network were to focus on administration, but Radio-Canada has learned that the Integrated Health and Social Services Center (CIUSSS) of Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal is making job cuts among staff who care for patients. In total, 50 positions are eliminated in the CIUSSS, which notably includes Notre-Dame Hospital and Verdun Hospital. Among them, … Read more
A violent fire has been underway in California since Wednesday, November 6. Located near Los Angeles, the fire has already covered thousands of hectares. Residents have been evacuated and several people have been transported to hospital. The fire season continues in California (United States). A fire has spread rapidly since Wednesday, November 6 in the … Read more
After setting up a temporary facility last winter, St. Stephen, a municipality in southwestern New Brunswick, will now have a long-term shelter for homeless people. In December 2023, the City declared a state of emergency due to the death of a homeless person. At the time, Mayor Allan MacEachern accused the province of not acting … Read more
The Alberta government will stop funding and distributing vaccines to a majority of family medicine clinics. Only around twenty establishments will still be entitled to it. After several months of uncertainty, the province confirmed the news to CBC/Radio-Canada, explaining that it was ending its vaccine distribution program, expanded in 2021 due to COVID-19. As we … Read more
When the best friend becomes a blackmailer. The dispute between the two friends dates back to an evening where, after lending his vehicle, the accused found it damaged in a field. A compensation agreement of 1,000 euros was made to repair the damage, specifies Progressbut the young man ultimately loses his job after having to … Read more
Standing on the grounds of a Native elementary school in Arizona, Biden’s act of contrition resonated deeply with Native leaders, residential school survivors and advocates. His words acknowledged a shameful history that has scarred a large number of indigenous communities. However, it is essential to consider the timing and political context chosen to do this. … Read more
Since September, the Ontario government has banned the use of cell phones in classrooms, including high schools. So far, the students interviewed say they are adapting well to this new reality, because it helps them to remain attentive. The hardest part is that my school banned TikTok and Snapchat. But it’s OK during class, because … Read more
In 2023, the French hospital sector suffered a further significant drop in its reception capacities. A reduction in hospitalization capacities The statistical directorate of social ministries (Drees) revealed that 4,962 hospital beds complete disappeared in public and private establishments in 2023. In total, there are now 369,423 beds, a decrease of 1.3% compared to 2022. … Read more
On Saturday, Santé Ouest, a health center for Francophones in British Columbia, was inaugurated in Vancouver. It will open its doors on Monday. The center’s medical director anticipates that more than 4,000 patients will be able to benefit from long-term follow-up over the coming years. The Santé Ouest center is located at 2025 West Broadway … Read more
While COVID-19 continues to circulate extensively, an INSPQ report warns that the risk of suffering from long COVID increases with each reinfection and notes that the Quebec health system is failing to help the growing number of people who have had persistent symptoms for months or even years. The report from the National Institute of … Read more