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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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

The strict, cold storage requirements for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine complicates how it will be administered to Canada’s most vulnerable. Mike Drolet reports on the challenge of vaccinating people living in long-term care homes.

It’s believed to be the largest COVID-19 outbreak involving care home residents in B.C.’s Southern Interior since the pandemic began. Eight residents have tested positive for the virus at the McKinney Place long term care facility in Oliver. And tests are underway to determine if any other residents or staff members may also be carrying...

Finally, a light at the end of the long, dark COVID-19 tunnel. Canada could get its first vaccines as early as next week. Ted Chernecki has the details, including who’s likely to get the shots first.

It’s been a long road since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting a worldwide, unified effort by scientists to develop vaccines in record time. Eric Sorensen explains how the global crisis paved the way for historic medical breakthroughs.

Ontario’s minister of long-term care Rod Phillips announced Friday that all LTC workers and support staff will be required to be fully vaccinated by Nov. 15. Phillips said funding will be available for those homes needing to hire new staff.

Anna Lange and Lillian Cariaga describe their experiences selling for an MLM. They both say they joined in part because of the isolation of COVID-19.