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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...

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.

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.

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.

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!

On Sunday’s episode of CBS’ “Face the Nation,” Israeli health official Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis warned of new data suggesting COVID-19 vaccinations may not be as effective against the Delta variant. “The decision to make a booster shot available is a combination of two things: evidence of what we think is waning immunity…and evidence that we...

An Edmonton-area mother warns children can get sick from COVID and stay sick, after her daughter has been suffering with long-haul symptoms. Kendra Slugoski reports.

As COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease it will be another month before people living in long-term care facilities can visit their loved ones at home and some families are calling on the provincial government to change that. Elizabeth McSheffrey has more.

In the latest edition of Health Matters, Su-Ling Goh tells us about a new, plant-based, made-in-Canada vaccine that is showing some promise in the fight against COVID-19, an online tool to help people safely celebrate over the holidays and research looking into the possible link between incontinence and falls.

Canada’s top health officials warn of another dark winter ahead, as fears of a fifth COVID-19 wave rise, with Omicron becoming the dominant variant. What chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam has to say about your holiday plans. Plus, meet one family who’s divided over getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Also, the struggle with long...