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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.

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.

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...

October marks Dysautonomia awareness month and awareness around this condition is becoming more and more prevalent. As Destiny Meilleur reports, many who are suffering from long covid are being diagnosed with a type of dysautonomia called postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome — better known as “POTS.”

The pandemic is an afterthought for many people — but for some — COVID forever altered their lives. And in the province of Saskatchewan there has been very limited resources available to these people. Destiny Meilleur looks at the lack of supports — and how long COVID is affecting them today.

Dr. Iris Gorfinkel breaks down the latest in health news, from fall vaccine updates and long COVID concerns to Eva Mendes’ call-out about food dyes in cereal. Plus, we find out why that crinkly paper in medical exams might be more of a hassle than it’s worth!

A New Brunswick woman is publishing a book about her experiences with long COVID. She says she hopes it will help others going through the same health-care problems feel less alone. Suzanne Lapointe reports.

Those suffering from long-COVID in Alberta are fighting back after the government informed them the Long-COVID Inter-Professional Outpatient Program was ending. Justin Sibbet reports.

Fredericton’s fire chief says the city needs a new station as population continues to grow, a New Brunswick woman is publishing a book about her experiences with long COVID, and traffic continues to soar at the Fredericton International Airport.

Just a few years after mRNA vaccines proved their effectiveness against COVID-19, scientists are now looking at how they can be used to treat other serious diseases — including lung cancer. Researchers are beginning clinical trials using the technology to create a vaccine to treat non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the most common form of the...

Dr. Iris Gorfinkel joins us to discuss a sharp rise in whooping cough cases in Quebec, highlighting the signs parents should watch for. She also sheds light on a new vaccine in trial for lung cancer, parallels with COVID-19, and the reintroduction of mask mandates in Quebec. Plus, Dr. Gorfinkel weighs in on the safety...

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry lifts the last remaining COVID-19 health order, by dropping B.C.’s vaccine mandate for health-care workers. How Metro Vancouver’s new board chair is addressing recent controversies along with the big questions that remain. And the Olympic “spy drone” scandal deepens, as allegations surface of the practice going back several years.

Four years after the IWK Health Centre shut down the beloved train display due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the trains are rolling again. Operated by volunteers, the trains have long been a favourite with kids visiting the region’s largest children’s hospital.

Firefighters in Selwyn Township were busy feeding the community on Sunday with a pancake breakfast that’s run for more than 30 years. The event was back after a five-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It raises money for the Selwyn Firefighters Association, supporting equipment and bereavement support along with community causes such as Swim...

An SFU report is calling for increased support for those who suffer from long COVID. Global News Morning speaks with SFU Long COVID Research Assistant Kayli Jamieson about the study, and her own experience with long COVID.

More than 3.5 million Canadians have experienced symptoms of long-COVID but many people still don’t believe it’s real. As Travis Prasad reports, a new SFU study is calling for more education, investment and support for those suffering from the lingering effects of COVID.

A new non-profit group called the ‘Canadian Covid Society’ has been formed. Its aim is to provide scientific knowledge about the harms of COVID-19 and support people living with long COVID. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Mar. 7, 2024.

Without treatments available for long COVID-19, some people are turning to social media-based remedies for relief, with the latest trend being nicotine patches. But experts caution there may not be enough data and urge people not to trust information online without fact-checking. Naomi Barghiel has more.

Thousands of people in Canada’s long-term care homes have died of COVID-19, and the system’s failures have been well documented. And as Mike Drolet explains, a new report from the Royal Society of Canada says LTC homes are not prepared to deal with another crisis.

A class-action suit against the government during the COVID-19 pandemic will go ahead.That’s the ruling from a Quebec Superiour court judge. Plaintiffs argue the staff at public long-term care facilities should have been better prepared to treat residents. Global’s Tim Sargeant reports.