Rural and northern communities across the country continue to face doctor shortages. Some experts suggest the fault lies in medical students' education.  Capital News looks into why doctors prefer to practice in cities, and what's being done to lure them into the country.

For almost 30 years, Canadians have had the right to work in their official language of choice.  But even in the supposedly bilingual workplace of the federal government, how free are public servants to speak their mother tongues?

With the baby boom generation now turning 65, the Standing Committee on Health is looking at chronic diseases related to aging. Meanwhile, millions of Canadians are facing the financial and emotional stresses of caring for their aging or disabled loved ones at home.  Capital News Online provides a glimpse into the life of a caregiver.

The animation industry in Canada has come to life.  A combination of creative energy, new technologies, tax credit assistance and small-scale entrepreneurship has spawned a business sector now earning some $4 billion.  Capital News profiles one thriving company.

With the gift-giving season upon us, charities like the Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind are boosting their donation efforts. Capital News takes you into how man's best friend goes from being a cute and cuddly puppy to someone's lifeline.