Katie Dangerfield
National Online Journalist, Health
Katie is an award-winning journalist with a passion for storytelling.
She started working with Global News Winnipeg in 2014, as a Writer/Producer for the morning news and then as an Online Producer for GlobalNews.ca/Winnipeg. Katie is now working as a National Health Reporter with Global News Online in Toronto.
She covers beats ranging from health, science and the environment.
Before working in Winnipeg, Katie lived in Vancouver, where she received her master’s degree in journalism from the University of British Columbia, and worked in documentary films and radio.
Her love for travel has taken her to Nicaragua, Bolivia, Argentina and many parts of Europe. She also traveled to Prague to study international reporting.
Katie has a passion for news, health and baking.
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Fake diabetes medication and equipment on the rise in Canada, experts warnRecently, Diabetes Canada says it has received a surge in calls and emails from people with diabetes who saw and even purchased fraudulent medical products online.HealthMay 30
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Measles surge boosts support for mandatory school vaccines: pollPolling by Angus Reid shows support for mandatory childhood measles vaccination has jumped over the past year, yet one in five parents remain hesitant or opposed.HealthMay 29
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Planning a wedding in Canada? Tariffs could blow your budgetAnd with wedding season in full swing, couples tying the knot this summer might need to brace for a steeper bill, thanks to tariffs.CanadaMay 29
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King Charles and Queen Camilla’s royal visit to Canada, in photosFrom a red carpet arrival to a ceremonial puck drop, King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s visit to Ottawa has been full of pomp and pageantry, all captured in photos.CanadaMay 27
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A royal revival? Canadians warming to the monarchy again, Ipsos poll findsThe poll by Ipsos exclusively for Global News found that 66 per cent of respondents believe Canada’s relationship with the monarchy is useful and helps set us apart from the U.S.CanadaMay 26
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Should you be mouth taping? What’s driving the viral trendCanadian researchers say there's no evidence that mouth taping has any health benefits and warn that it could actually be harmful for people with sleep apnea.HealthMay 22
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The secret to faster hip and knee surgeries? Fixing referrals, study saysAbout one in three Canadians needing a new hip or knee are waiting longer than they should and researchers say a more centralized referral system could help fix the backlog.HealthMay 21
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Joe Biden has aggressive prostate cancer. A look at symptoms and treatmentFormer United States president Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones.HealthMay 20
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Tick season is back. How to stay safe around these risky bloodsuckersThanks to warming winters and milder temperatures, ticks are thriving in more parts of the country than ever before — bringing the risk of tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease.HealthMay 17
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Is arsenic in rice something to worry about? What to knowResearch shows rice may be contaminated with arsenic — a toxic element linked to serious health risks, including brain developmental delays, cancer and heart disease.HealthMay 16
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Bird flu in pet cats is on the rise. What owners need to knowScientists warn that bird flu infections in household pets could create new pathway for human transmission after cases spiked dramatically in 2023 to 2024.HealthMay 14
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Older adults in U.S. urged to skip this travel vaccine. What about Canada?The United States is advising travellers aged 60 and up to hold off on getting the chikungunya vaccine while it looks into reports of possible side effects.HealthMay 13
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Parkinson’s risk higher for those living close to a golf course: studyA study published in JAMA Network Open found a potential link between proximity to golf courses and increased rates of the neurodegenerative condition.HealthMay 13
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Recall issued over ineffective radon detectors sold online: Health CanadaSome radon gas detectors sold on Amazon.ca may not accurately measure radon levels, potentially putting users at risk, Health Canada has warned.HealthMay 9
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If measles keeps spreading, Canada may lose 30-year elimination status: PHACMeasles is one of the most contagious infectious diseases — more contagious than diseases like COVID-19, influenza and chickenpox.HealthMay 7
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Can watching NHL playoffs give you a heart attack? What the science saysAs the NHL playoffs heat up and three Canadian teams chase the Stanley Cup, fans across the country are riding an emotional roller-coaster.HealthMay 7
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Ozempic microdosing: Weight-loss hack or just a placebo?As weight-loss injectables like Ozempic skyrocket in popularity, a new offshoot trend is starting to take hold: microdosing. But experts have concerns.HealthMay 6
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Wildfire prompts evacuation at James Smith Cree NationA wildfire in James Smith Cree Nation, Sask., has prompted evacuations and an emergency response from nearby communities.FireMay 4
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Military action against Canada is ‘highly unlikely,’ Trump saysUnited States President Donald Trump said annexing Canada to become the 51st state with military action is 'highly unlikely,' but he does not rule it out for Greenland.CanadaMay 4
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Calgary man who fatally stabbed fitness instructor found guiltyA Calgary man has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the brutal 2022 stabbing death of 30-year-old fitness instructor Vanessa Ladouceur.CrimeMay 4
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Seasonique birth control recalled in Canada over missing pillsHealth Canada is warning the public after one lot of Seasonique birth control pills was recalled across the country due to a packaging error that left two pills missing.HealthMay 3
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Diana Fox Carney: Hockey player, economist — and the prime minister’s wifeWith Mark Carney staying in the Prime Minister's Office, here's what we know about his wife, Diana Fox Carney — an economist, environmental advocate and hockey player.PoliticsApr 30
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Why are young adults getting colorectal cancer? E. coli may be a clueExposure to a bacterial toxin in childhood may be playing a key role in the global rise of early onset of colorectal cancer, according to a new study.HealthApr 30
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Read the transcript of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s victory speechPrime Minister Mark Carney, projected to form the next federal government, spoke to an excited crowd in Ottawa on Tuesday morning.PoliticsApr 29
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Read Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s election concession speechAfter a projected win for Liberals, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre addressed supporters in Ottawa Tuesday morning, saying he wants to continue to 'fight' for Conservatives.PoliticsApr 29