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People who were part of a class-action lawsuit against LifeLabs over a cybersecurity breach will soon start receiving their payouts. But as Kristen Robinson reports, it’s not exactly a windfall.

People involved in a data leak by LifeLabs in 2019 are finally receiving compensation, but the amount is less than many expected. The company settled a class action lawsuit for more than 900,000 claims.

It’s a waiting game for thousands of evacuees in northeastern B.C., watching wildfires dangerously close to their community. A major court ruling in the battle over vaccine mandates in B.C. And it could be one of the smallest class-action awards in history, but Canadians who were part of a lawsuit against LifeLabs are now getting...

St. Lawrence Cruise Lines says 20 employees have been laid off because of the lengthy timeline to fix the bridge. Close to $20 M could be lost in tourist activity in Kingston according to Kingston Accommodation Partners.

A First-degree murder trial for a Brampton man accused of setting a fire that killed his mother-in-law and nearly killing his wife, three children, and father-in-law is coming to a close As Catherine McDonald reports, Helder Verdentes-Arruda’s lawyer told the jury his client is not guilty of murder because he was suffering a “substance abuse...

The province has revealed how much the failed attempt to privatize lab services cost taxpayers, but public health-care advocates say there are still many unanswered questions. As Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports, it comes at a time when the Auditor General’s investigation into the lab contract was delayed.

The province is making changes to several laws in hopes of helping get more people — including those living with a disability — out of poverty.

A handful of beagles are safe and sound in Okanagan foster homes tonight after being rescued from research labs. The animals are getting their first taste of freedom after spending their entire lives in a lab setting. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, the dogs were rescued by an organization that says Canada has to do...

Safeeya Pirani visits M Moser Associates’ Vancouver office, a space the global design firm uses as a living lab as creates workspaces that foster collaboration.

A woman who says she was a victim of Kenneth Law is speaking out, saying she hopes to see the Mississauga man found guilty on the 14 counts of first-degree murder he faces. Global News’ Crime Specialist Catherine McDonald reports.

It’s been a rough week for the Habs. They fell to the Buffalo Sabres Tuesday night and then again to Pittsburgh on Thursday night. Global ‘s hockey analyst Brian Wilde joins Global News Morning’s host Laura Casella to talk about the game, more trades, and the silver lining.

Canadian residents who used LifeLabs before mid-December of 2019 may qualify for up to $150. This is a result of a $9.8 million class-action settlement related to a 2019 cyberattack that compromised the personal information of 8.6 million people registered with LifeLabs.

A team of researchers at UBC’s Cancer Exercise and Physiotherapy Lab wants to help people living with a cancer diagnosis by incorporating exercise into their treatment and recovery. Fatigue is a common symptom of cancer treatments, and UBC’s medicine department says physical activity is proven to help while also reducing anxiety and improving sleep.

The next provincial election will be held sometime this year. With satisfaction on top issues like health care and the cost of living lagging, it could be particularly difficult for the Higgs government to win another mandate. Silas Brown explains.

Recovery of the three individuals was conducted by members of the Parkland RCMP, Lac Ste Anne County Fire Service and an underwater recovery team. “This is a sad outcome,” Cpl. Patrick Lambert said. “The loss of any life is tragic. The loss of this entire family is truly devastating over the holidays.”

The Habs paid tribute to an 11-year-old boy who died this week after getting hit in the neck by a puck during hockey practice north of Montreal. The team held a moment of silence before the match against the New York Islanders Saturday evening to honour the child’s life.

The yellow flag law and permissive gun measures in Maine are coming under greater scrutiny in the aftermath of mass shootings that authorities say were carried out by a man who was committed to a mental health facility for two weeks this past summer.

Quebec nurses and respiratory therapists are hitting the picket line. A two-day strike by 80,000 health-care workers comes as contract talks lag with the Legault government. As Global’s Brayden Jagger Haines reports salaries and safety concerns remain the priority for striking workers.

Canadian shoppers are increasingly choosing cheaper foods rather than prioritizing nutritional value at grocery stores as they continue to grapple with the rising cost of living, a new report has found. Two-thirds of Canadians who responded to a survey from the Agri-Foods Analytics Lab said they’ve changed the way they buy groceries over the past...

Lead Social Scientist at Social Studies Lab and co-producer Hanan Chebib joins Global News Morning Calgary ahead of the start of the Night Light, featuring interactive art installations, live performances and project-mapped architecture.