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Female family doctors in Ontario spend more time with patients, make less money: study
A new study by the OMA and McMaster says female family doctors in Ontario spend more time with patients than their male colleagues and in many cases earn less money as a result.
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Canadian Healthcare Network
A tale of two Charter challenges
Doctors demand binding arbitration while nurses fight to escape it – inside the opposing legal battles over bargaining power in Ontario’s health-care system.
Sept. 8, 2026
CTV News
Toronto pediatrician shares signs parents can look out for if they suspect children spend too much time online
A recently published CAMH survey found that 94 per cent of students in Ontario said they use social media every day, with a quarter of them logging five hours or more daily.
Sept. 6, 2026
The Kingston Whig-Standard
Ontario doctors urge families to focus on vaccines, safety and mental health as students return to class
Doctors say healthy children often start with healthy, supported parents.
Sept. 4, 2026
Global News
Surge in demand for mental health support as students head back to class
Time spent online and other social pressures are among the factors driving the growing need for mental health support.
Aug. 29, 2026
Canadian Healthcare Network
Light ahead for family doctors? Changes aim to keep them in comprehensive practice
The shifting landscape includes new payment models, lower admin burden and team-based care in a bid to keep FPs in the clinic. Will these efforts pay off?
Aug. 27, 2026
The Canadian Press
Overstretched youth mental health providers in Ontario brace for return to school
While experts say back to school has always been a time when worries increase, they note the trend has been growing in recent years.
Aug. 27, 2026
CTV News
ERs facing capacity pressures, here’s the impact locally
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie, Ont., says it's seeing higher patient volumes and sicker patients needing more complex care.
Aug. 20, 2026
Wire Service Canada
Ontario to connect 600K more residents to family doctors and primary care teams
The province is committing another $250 million to expand access to family doctors and primary care teams.
Aug. 19, 2026
The Hamilton Spectator
10 Canadian kids died from e-bike, e-scooter-related injuries in 2025: report
The OMA urges students to wear a helmet when riding a bicycle, e-bike or e-scooter.
Aug. 13, 2026
The National Post
Ford needs a rational plan to fix hospital overcrowding
In a poll last spring, 74 per cent of Ontario emergency doctors cited overcrowding that was either severe or critical, preventing them from providing timely care
Aug. 6, 2026
CBC News
London hospitals want to tackle physician burnout, but others say systemic change is needed
A new report shows ER physicians are leaving the field or reducing hours to deal with stress
July 30, 2026
CTV News
Ontario’s first family doctor med school gets $55.8M from Ford government
The school is scheduled to welcome students in August 2028 on a site neighbouring Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital.
July 30, 2026
CMA
A system with no backup: What summer ER closures say about Canada’s fragile health workforce
A recent OMA survey found that 74 per cent of emergency physicians report critical or severe overcrowding, with three-quarters saying it affects their ability to deliver timely care on most or nearly every shift.
July 21, 2026
Global News
How wildfire smoke impacts respiratory health
With the GTA under an air quality warning for a third straight day due to wildfire smoke, allergist and clinical immunologist Dr. Zainab Abdurrahman explains how you can protect yourself.
July 17, 2026
CityNews
Toronto’s heat wave led to dozens of ER visits
Last week's scorching temperatures led to nearly 40 emergency room visits, according to Toronto Public Health.
July 7, 2026
CTV News
ER wait times increasing across the country is ‘not a new issue’: Doctor
OMA President Dr. Rebecca Hicks says numerous issues with health care throughout Canada ‘interconnect,’ adding strain to the system.
June 25, 2026
Toronto Life
Seventy-four per cent of Ontario ER doctors say overcrowding levels are critical or severe
Most of the physicians who responded to a recent survey also said overcrowding frequently impacts their ability to provide timely care.
June 16, 2026
CBC Ottawa Morning
Doctors concerned about ER crowding
OMA President Dr. Rebecca Hicks shares the results of two new surveys that suggest Ontario emergency departments are at — or over — capacity.
June 16, 2026