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West Nile virus is something to watch for this time of year, and new warnings south of the border have put the issue back into the spotlight. Health reporter Katherine Ward has more on symptoms to watch for, and how to keep yourself safe.

A travel advisory has been issued in the United States for Manitoba as a hepatitis A outbreak in the province worsens. Katherine Dornian reports.

Dr. Brent Roussin, Manitoba’s chief provincial public health officer, said Wednesday the hepatitis A outbreak began in northern communities due to poor sanitation and drinking water. However, it’s since spread to places with overcrowding like those experiencing homelessness or living in shelters. He also said a U.S. CDC travel advisory is echoing public health advice,...

WATCH: SaskPower is reporting a loss of $114-million for the 2025-26 fiscal period despite receiving a handout from Saskatchewan’s Crown Investment Corporation last year.

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) is hitting pause on production of “Northland Tales” after widespread backlash over what critics are calling a “sting” attempt targeting cops, Conservatives, and those with heterodox views. In this Wednesday’s “Hot Takes” segment, ‘The Ben Mulroney Show’ welcomes back guests Regan Watts, Founder of Fratton Park Inc., and Andy Gibbons,...

Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with other leaders at the 2026 NATO summit being held in Ankara, Türkiye. Gaëlle Rivard Piché, Executive Director of the CDA Institute and Conference of Defence Associations, joins Jaden Lee-Lincoln to breakdown what Canada, and its allies hope to achieve at this years NATO summit.

We’re learning more about the potential route for the controversial pipeline from Alberta to B.C.’s coast. New documents obtained by CBC News show a number of options with majority of those heading to Northern B.C. Ben O’Hara-Byrne has the details.

A federal organization has recommended that a recently approved Alzheimer’s drug should not be publicly covered. Doctors say this move misses the mark for patients who could benefit from treatment, but can’t afford to foot the bill themselves. Health reporter Katherine Ward explains.

At just seven weeks into the new year, the U.S. has already reached 910 cases of measles infections, according to the latest numbers released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The majority of cases are among kids and teens aged five to 19. South Carolina is the current hot spot for the disease...

There are new changes to a number of vaccines that are officially being recommended for children in the United States. The move took effect Monday, and is already sparking backlash. Health reporter Katherine Ward has more on what doctors say is at stake. 

A world champion Canadian curler and longtime broadcaster, Colleen Jones has died at the age of 65. Colleen won her first Canadian Curling Championship at the age of 22, and her infectious, sparkling personality shone through the screen during her many years with the CBC. Heidi Petrachek reflects on the life and legacy of Colleen...

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree announced Friday the government would spend $617.7 million over five years to train, hire and deploy 1,000 Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers.

The iconic Empress Theatre in Montreal has sat vacant for decades and every election brings promises to revive it. This time, Ensemble Montreal is promising to sign new agreements on its future within four years. As Elizabeth Zogalis reports, Projet Montreal has defended their record on the project by saying they’re at work on the...

At a Senate hearing on Wednesday, former CDC Director Susan Monarez said she was pressured by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to preapprove vaccine recommendations and dismiss career scientists without cause. She was fired after just 29 days in the role, despite being confirmed by the Senate with approval from both Republicans and Democrats....

Talks between striking Ontario college support workers and their employer resume on Friday. But tensions remain high, with the Ontario Public Service Employees Union holding a rally Thursday morning outside the College Employer Council’s offices in downtown Toronto. Nicole Di Donato takes us there.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the Senate Finance Committee about the administration’s healthcare agenda on Thursday, where he was accused of elevating vaccine skeptics and endangering children.

Jim O’Neill has been selected as the new interim CDC director after U.S. President Donald Trump fired his previous pick, Susan Monarez, to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 

Jim O’Neill has been selected as the new interim CDC director after U.S. President Donald Trump fired his previous pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Joe Scarpelli has this story and more in Health Matters for Aug. 29, 2025.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Federal Reserve are both under intense pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration. Neetu Garcha explains the White House’s attempts to fire senior officials in both independent agencies, and the widespread pushback.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday commented on the firing of CDC director Susan Monarez less than one month on the job, saying she wasn’t “aligned with the president’s mission to make America healthy again.”