Labour, internet access among the challenges in rural communities discussed at Recognizing Rural Canada event in Ottawa
Reading Time: 2 minutes The problem of rural connectivity had a moment in the spotlight in Ottawa in late April. Politicians and business leaders highlighted the issue during the Recognizing Rural Communities discussion, led by former MP Candice Bergen. The event featured two panels. Bergen said federal politicians must better understand that Canada has a diversity of rural communities […] Read more
Push continues for rural connectivity at Ottawa event
Labour, internet access among the challenges in rural communities discussed at Recognizing Rural Canada event

Alberta government develops plan to train and retrain rural physicians
New Rural Medicine Education Program aims to relieve pressure on rural health care systems and rural emergency departments
Reading Time: < 1 minute The provincial government announced yesterday that it will invest $224.8 million through Budget 2024 to train more physicians in rural areas.