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U.S. CDC travel advisory issued for Manitoba over hepatitis A outbreakThere has also been 165 hospitalizations since the outbreak began, with eight admissions into the intensive care unit and four deaths.CanadaJun 17
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How some medications and alcohol can make a heat wave riskier for youMedications and heat can interact, leading to potentially severe side effects, the U.S. Centre for Disease Control (CDC) warns on its website.HealthJul 14
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U.S. citizen working in Congo tests positive for EbolaThe CDC said it is working with the patient's employing organization, other U.S. federal agencies and public health authorities 'to help prevent further transmission.'WorldJul 13
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Norovirus outbreak on Princess cruise affects more than 120 passengersThe CDC said that 102 passengers and 23 crew members reported becoming ill during the voyage on the Ruby Princess, travelling from San Francisco to Canada and Alaska.WorldJul 3
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A parasite causing diarrhea is spreading in U.S. as officials investigateAs of July 1, the CDC reported 145 cases of cyclosporiasis across 17 states from May 1 through June 16, with 20 people being hospitalized.HealthJul 3
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Actor Daveigh Chase is dead at 35 after meningitis. What is it?The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines meningitis as "inflammation (swelling) of the lining of the brain and spinal cord."HealthJun 18
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Crew member dead after going overboard Regal Princess cruise shipIn a statement to Global News, Princess Cruises said it is 'deeply saddened to confirm the passing of a Princess crew member who has gone overboard from Regal Princess.'WorldJul 14
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Should Canadians avoid American produce amid cyclosporiasis spread?For those who are worried about potentially ingesting the parasite, PHAC says there are some steps that can reduce risk of exposure.CanadaJul 15
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Where cyclosporiasis cases stand in Canada as U.S. parasite outbreak ragesCyclosporiasis is an illness of the intestines caused by a parasite called cyclospora, which is only spread through eating food or drinking water that contains the parasite.HealthJul 16
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U.S. CDC study on COVID-19 vaccine efficacy won’t be released: officialsThe research paper was to appear in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's flagship publication.U.S. NewsApr 22
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The 1st heat wave of 2026 is here. These are the best ways to keep coolVarious parts of Canada are currently trapped in a heat dome that is spiking seasonal temperatures above average that is set to last throughout the week.WeatherJun 29
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SaskPower reports annual loss despite $187M grant from CICIn its annual report tabled Tuesday, SaskPower says it incurred a net loss of $114 million for the 2025-26 fiscal year.CanadaJun 24
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CBC to stop airing ‘Hockey Night in Canada’ this fall after nearly 75 yearsIn a joint statement, Rogers Sportsnet and the CBC say that the public broadcaster will no longer carry NHL broadcasts next season.SportsJun 16
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Canada could soon enter Eurovision after CBC gains full membershipEurovision, which has been running for decades, features performers from various countries and is co-ordinated by the European Broadcasting Union.EntertainmentJun 25
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Nova Scotia federal inmate dies 2 weeks into 3-year sentenceThe Correctional Service Canada (CSC) says 65-year-old Dominique Tremblay died on June 27 while in custody.CanadaJun 30
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Canada will be in Eurovision 2027. How does it work and what are the rules?Last week CBC/Radio-Canada announced it had become a full member of the European Broadcasting Union, making Canada eligible to participate in the contest.EntertainmentJul 2
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Cervical cancer death risk drops near zero for young women after HPV shotIf not immunized, it is estimated that 75 per cent of sexually active Canadians will have an HPV infection at some time in their lives.TrendingJun 18
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Nearly 160 sick with flu at U.S. air force base after vaccine mandate endsThe dropping of the flu vaccine mandate follows what health officials described as a particularly severe flu season, during which U.S. infections surged.TrendingJun 19
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Four outdoor maintenance jobs to get your yard summer-readyFrom scrubbing your BBQ to refreshing patio furniture, home expert Melissa Maker shares easy tips to prep for the summer with picks from Dewalt, Scrub Daddy and more.The CuratorJul 1
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As screwworm spreads in U.S., what to know about the flesh-eating parasiteTwo new cases were found in a calf and a dog hundreds of miles apart in Texas, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday, bringing the state's total to four.HealthJun 8