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A Montreal long-term care home is now facing a class-action lawsuit over the alleged mismanagement of a COVID-19 outbreak in 2020. A Quebec judge authorized the lawsuit which alleges the private residence failed to follow proper protocol to manage the virus. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for April 8, 2026.

On the 6th anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic declaration, advocates say there have been no meaningful improvements to long-term care. Anthony Pizzino with the National Association of Federal Retirees joins Global News Morning to talk about what needs to change.

As the U.S. war on Iran enters its third week, civilians caught in the crosshairs continue to pay the price. Global News reports on the seemingly endless conflict — and the confusing messaging from the White House. Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney has promised to work more closely with five Nordic countries on defence and...

People aren’t paying attention to COVID-19 as much as they once did but years later, there are some Albertans who continue to suffer. People with long COVID say the disease has impacted everything from their relationships to work and daily life is a struggle. As Sarah Komadina explains, some sufferers are battling with WCB after...

More Albertans demand the province improve the health-care system in the wake of an Edmonton father’s ER waiting room death. Second-degree murder charges are laid after a couple was killed near Grande Prairie in what RCMP called a targeted shooting. Edmonton digs out from a massive Christmas snowfall. Long COVID sufferers speak out, years after...

There have been countless studies highlighting the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health. Now a new report suggests what was thought to be a short-term impact has persisted resulting in long-term trends of poor mental wellness. Caryn Lieberman explains.

Thousands of patients suffering with long COVID and other chronic conditions in B.C. could be left in the lurch in the new year if the province goes ahead with planned cuts to a virtual care clinic. Lifeline B.C.’s Amanda Kanuka discusses the impact on the overall healthcare system.

The Living with Long COVID exhibition is a collaboration by the Museum of Vancouver and SFU’s Faculty of Health Sciences – offering a glimpse into the daily lives of people who continue to struggle with a variety of symptoms. Global’s Safeeya Pirani hears from those who are a part of the project, and how they...

Manitoba’s top doctor is reminding you to get your flu and COVID vaccines earlier in the season for the best outcomes. Officials saying that could go a long way in keeping people healthy, and reducing stress on the healthcare system. Vasilios Bellos reports.

Manitoba’s top doctor is reminding you to get your flu and COVID vaccines earlier in the season for the best outcomes. Officials saying that could go a long way in keeping people healthy, and reducing stress on the healthcare system. Vasilios Bellos reports.

Young Halifax soccer players upset by week-long suspension, number of visitors coming to downtown Halifax surpasses pre-COVID numbers, and pressure is mounting on the province to release a report on environmental racism.

Young Halifax soccer players upset by week-long suspension, number of visitors coming to downtown Halifax surpasses pre-COVID numbers, and pressure is mounting on the province to release a report on environmental racism.

A small demonstration in Downtown Vancouver shedding light on a condition that is not yet fully understood. Millions of Canadians suffer from symptoms of long COVID, a condition that can be debilitating, and for which science has yet to find a cure. Julia Foy brings us their story.

Canada’s new prime minister is already embarking on his first trip abroad. But what is the political strategy behind Mark Carney’s first foreign trip? And, the Conservative party is demanding more transparency on Carney’s financial dealings. South of the border, millions are in the path of a violent storm system tonight that has already killed...

A Vancouver woman detained by .s. border officials for 12 days is back home. And a small demonstration in Downtown Vancouver shedding light on long COVID, a condition that is not yet fully understood.

A lengthy report has just been published described as horror stories from family members of long-term care residents in Nova Scotia. The stories focus on the impact COVID-19 visitation restrictions had on their loved ones’ final days and how many ended up dying alone. Alexa MacLean reports.

Health Matters May 5: Two Sherwood Park sisters are among just 35 people in the world diagnosed with a rare, terminal disorder — and now, one of the girls may have even less time left because of COVID-19. As Su-Ling Goh reports, their mother is now trying to figure out how to pay for an...

Health Matters Nov. 3: Influenza cases in Alberta have more than doubled since the province’s last update. And Health Canada has approved another updated version of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine. Su-Ling Goh reports.

Countries should consider recommending passengers wear masks on long-haul flights to counter the latest Omicron subvariant of COVID-19, given its rapid spread across the U.S., World Health Organization (WHO) officials said on Tuesday. In Europe, the XBB.1.5 subvariant is being detected in small but growing numbers, WHO officials said in a press briefing.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation observances, held across B.C., are attended by thousands of people on the path to education and healing. Why the Trutch name is being erased from city streets. And major backups at the border. With the long weekend, COVID restrictions ending and gas prices skyrocketing, thousands make a break for...