Best and Worst Health Care Stories of 2025 December 26, 2025  SecondStreet.org released today a list of the best and worst health care stories in 2025. SecondStreet.org compiled the list by combing through news stories throughout the year, filing information requests with governments and talking with patients.“It was yet another bad year for Canadian patients, as we saw countless stories of patients dying and waiting unacceptable periods for treatment,” said SecondStreet.org Communications Director Dom Lucyk. “However, there are a few reasons to be hopeful heading into the new year. A few provinces actually made steps towards changing the system, showing that real solutions are possible.”WORST SEVEN: Manitoba patient Debbie Fewster died after waiting more than double the recommended wait time for heart surgery. The system simply didn’t handle her case right.Quebec patient Valerie Buchanan died from breast cancer after being told she was too young to have the disease.Ontario patient Di…​Read More