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Quebec paramedics and the provincial government reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement on July 26, 2026, ending years of work without a formal contract for about 1,000 workers in Montreal and Laval.
A head‑to‑head collision during a CF Montréal match on July 27, 2026, has revived concerns about concussions in soccer, prompting calls for stronger safety measures.
More than 1,000 Quebec paramedics with Urgences-santé have reached a tentative collective contract with the provincial government, ending years of negotiations. The agreement awaits ratification and will set new terms for ambulance services in Montreal and Laval.
Quebec's government and Urgences-santé have reached a tentative collective contract with over 1,000 paramedics in Montreal and Laval, ending years of work without a formal agreement. The deal now awaits union ratification before becoming official.
Quebec paramedics and the provincial government reached a tentative collective agreement on July 26, ending years of operating without a contract for over 1,000 emergency workers. The deal, still pending ratification, aims to formalize wages, benefits and working conditions for the Urgences‑santé ambulance service.
Quebec’s paramedical workers and the provincial government reached a principle collective agreement on July 26, 2026, ending a three‑year period without a formal contract and setting the framework for a future full bargaining agreement.
Quebec’s CSN‑affiliated paramedic unions and the provincial government announced an agreement in principle on July 26, ending a three‑year period without a collective contract. The tentative deal paves the way for a formal agreement that will restore collective bargaining for the province’s emergency‑medical workers.
More than 1,000 Quebec paramedics with Urgences‑santé have reached a tentative collective‑contract agreement with the provincial government, ending years of operating without a formal contract.
Quebec obstetricians and gynecologists, backed by the Medical Specialists Federation, have sued the province in July 2026, alleging a systemic gender pay gap. The case adds to longstanding reports of earnings differences between male and female physicians in Quebec.
The United Kingdom has introduced a ban on selling energy drinks to anyone under 18, mirroring Quebec’s earlier prohibition, while the Canadian federal government has not adopted a similar nationwide measure.
Ontario has revised its guidelines for aesthetic procedures like Botox, gaining broad support but prompting some nurses to raise concerns about practice impacts.
The AOGQ has sued the FMSQ in Quebec’s Superior Court, claiming obstetric‑gynecologists are paid less than other specialists. The case seeks a court‑ordered review of the province’s specialist compensation system.
Ellis Hospital in Schenectady performed the region's first Aurora EV‑ICD implant, offering advanced defibrillator technology to patients at risk of cardiac arrest.
The American Red Cross declared a national blood emergency on July 16, 2026, noting shortages that affect Saratoga Springs hospitals and urging local residents to donate blood.
OrthoNY opened a new orthopedic clinic at Saratoga Regional Health Center in Wilton on July 16, 2026, expanding orthopedic services for Saratoga County residents and nearby areas.
Montreal emergency rooms are operating at over 200% capacity due to a severe heat wave and staff shortages, prompting health officials to advise seniors and those with respiratory issues to stay cool.
Hôpital Maisonneuve‑Rosemont’s Centre des chirurgies ambulatoires ophtalmiques Angus began live‑streaming eye surgeries on July 15, 2026, to facilitate peer‑to‑peer learning and innovation. The program reflects a global shift toward real‑time surgical education.
Jewish General Hospital in Montreal received official university hospital status on July 14, 2026, recognizing its role in research, teaching and specialized care.
Montreal emergency rooms are operating at about 200% capacity due to a severe heat wave and staff shortages, prompting officials to urge vulnerable residents to stay cool and reduce non‑critical visits.
A Montreal hospital surgeon livestreamed complex eye surgeries on Wednesday, giving medical trainees real‑time access to the operating room for enhanced learning. The initiative aligns with a growing trend of using live video feeds to improve hands‑on medical education.
