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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said bird flu risk to the public remains low, but it has asked state public health officials to be prepared to respond. The agency also sked for plans to quickly test and provide treatment to potentially impacted farm workers. Katherine Ward has this story and more...

After hosting two “rostering days” in February, CDK hosted a third on Saturday to help Kingstonians without a doctor get set up with primary care.

Teens in Florida now need parental consent to be on social media, and vinyl makes a big comeback. Mike Agerbo of Get Connected Media takes a look at the week’s top tech stories.

The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is set to start providing coverage next month, but there’s concern that not enough dentists will enroll to provide care to the seniors that have already signed up. As Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports, some seniors are being advised to seek alternatives to dentists.

India has recently blocked an episode of CBC’s ‘The Fifth Estate’ on YouTube about the June 2023 killing of B.C. Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Asked about India’s request to block the episode, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday that while every country has different approaches to freedom of expression, he believes people should...

Conservative MP Rachel Thomas pressed Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) President and CEO Catherine Tait on Tuesday regarding how bonus pay works for executives at the public broadcaster, amid plans to layoff about 600 employees. Tait replied that the Crown corporation is facing a $125 million budget shortfall, which is prompting the layoff plans.

B.C. health officials warn about unusually high number of strep A infections in children. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has more on the BC CDC’s investigation of four deaths tied to this illness in the last month.

Hundreds of people lined up outside CDK Family Medicine and Walk-In Clinic on Sutherland Drive this week after the clinic announced four doctors would be accepting new patients. Global News’ Fawwaz Muhammad-Yusuf has the latest.

A new bulletin from the BC CDC shows there are higher levels of invasive group A streptococcal infections among children right now. Global BC Medical Contributor Dr. Birinder Narang talks about how it can translate into strep throat and what parents should be looking for.

Bloc Québécois MP Alain Therrien said during question period on Monday that CBC and Radio Canada cutting approximately 600 jobs demonstrated that “things are not going well in the world of media,” adding that this means a cultural sense of belonging and the quality of information “will suffer.” Heritage minister Pascale St-Onge said that her...

There is concern over a series of videos posted on YouTube by the BC Centre for Disease Control on how to safely use illicit drugs. Paul Johnson reports.

Speaking after the federal government announced the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) in Ottawa on Monday, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said that Canadians will benefit from the dental insurance plan as they have been making “sacrifices” due to rising living costs. “One of the things that gets cut back on is going to the dentist...

Speaking after the federal government announced the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) in Ottawa on Monday, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said that Canadians will benefit from the dental insurance plan as they have been making “sacrifices” due to rising living costs. “One of the things that gets cut back on is going to the dentist...

With Israel’s ground offensive in southern Gaza growing, Palestinians there say they’re running out of places to stay safe from the bombardment. How this new phase of the violent conflict is unfolding while the U.S. urges Israel to show restraint. As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial resumes after being suspended for nearly two...

We delve into the complexities surrounding the recent CBC report challenging musician Buffy Sainte-Marie’s Indigenous roots, with journalist Tanya Talaga. She helps us gain an understanding of the nuanced layers of identity while exploring the impact on Indigenous communities.

Love coffee? So do we! And a new campaign from Canadian Liver Foundation (@CdnLiverFdtn) is highlighting research that says one cup of black coffee a day can reduce your risk of liver disease by 15 per cent.

The BC Centre for Disease Control says this province is experiencing a spike in cyclospora infections. And as Julie Nolin reports, it’s warning people to be careful when travelling and at home in their kitchen.

Leprosy may be becoming endemic in Florida as the number of cases is on the rise, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Canadians travelling to Florida are being warned to be mindful of the transmission risk.

B.C. is looking at a prolonged stretch of hot temperatures, and that puts vulnerable people at risk. Sarah Henderson, a scientific director of environmental health services at the BC CDC, talks about what symptoms to watch for and how important it is to stay hydrated and cool.

A former journalist for the public broadcaster in Vancouver is facing serious charges. Vincent Papequash worked at CBC Vancouver until earlier this week. Police say he was arrested on Saturday following an investigation in East Vancouver.