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One local epidemiologist is concerned over the low number of flu and COVID-19 vaccinations in Manitoba.

Pharmacists in Alberta say they’re constantly checking with private distributors, trying to alleviate waitlists of people hoping to get a COVID-19 vaccine in the province this fall. As Skylar Peters reports, they’re concerned the confusion — and cost — may drive people away from getting one altogether.

COVID-19 vaccines may offer a surprise benefit for some cancer patients by boosting their immune systems to help fight tumours, according new data. The research published in the journal ‘Nature’ found the mRNA in these vaccines appears to enhance the immune system’s ability to respond. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters...

It’s that time of year again — when Quebecers are being reminded to roll up their sleeves. The province’s annual vaccination campaign against the flu and COVID-19 is underway. But this year, the vaccines aren’t free for everyone. As Felicia Parrillo explains, some residents will have to pay.

Ontario is starting to roll out Covid and flu vaccines this month. Starting this week, Covid shots will be available to Ontario residents with the first phase targeting high-risk and priority groups. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Monday Sept. 22, 2025.

Despite Alberta and Quebec charging residents to get the COVDI-19 vaccine, Saskatchewan is continuing to offer it free of charge.

Alberta’s already done it, and soon, COVID-19 vaccines also won’t be free of charge for some people in Quebec. Heather Yourex-West explains Quebec’s decision, which groups can still get subsidized shots, and what the medical community thinks.

Former leaders of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have condemned recent internal claims made by the agency’s current vaccine chief. In a letter published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the group challenged a memo claiming— without evidence— that COVID-19 vaccines caused the deaths of 10 children. Katherine Ward has this story...

New data from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) shows cases of COVID-19 are rising across the country.  The weekly analysis saw more than 1,606 cases confirmed from 18,982 tests representing a percent positivity of 8. 5 per cent. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Monday Sept. 15, 2025. 

The Canadian Federation of Business is encouraging shoppers to support local. This as Kelowna’s unemployment rate continues to rise to levels not seen since the the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Cooperative Care Centre has been providing shelter and food to the unhoused community in Brockville since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. But a lack of funding could mean the shelter will have to close its doors at the end of the year.

Parental trust in childhood vaccines has declined following the COVID-19 pandemic according to a new international study. The findings suggest it may be contributing to the global rise measles cases. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Oct. 28, 2025. 

Health officials have been keeping a close eye on the southern hemisphere for what to expect from the upcoming flu and COVID-19 season. Andrea Macpherson explains.

Alberta’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout has faced harsh criticism. For the first time, Global News had the chance to sit down with the Minister of Primary and Preventative Health Services, Adriana LaGrange, to discuss the changes and why they were made. Quinn Ohler has more.

Doctors across Canada are struggling with high rates of burnout and depression even five years after the COVID-19 pandemic. New data from the Canadian Medical Association highlights several contributing factors. Health reporter Katherine Ward has more on what’s at stake if the problem is not fully addressed.

Premier Scott Moe speaks on why he joined four other premiers on a letter calling for the Federal Government to stop their attempt at limiting the use of the notwithstanding clause. A recent rent report has the provincial NDP calling on the Saskatchewan Government to instill rent control. Saskatchewan Chief Medical Officer, Doctor Saqib urges...

Premier Scott Moe speaks on why he joined four other premiers on a letter calling for the Federal Government to stop their attempt at limiting the use of the notwithstanding clause. The former director of Christian Centre Academy, who was found guilty on multiple charges of assault with a weapon, must wait a little longer...

Tamara Lich and Chris Barber, two of the leaders behind the 2022 “Freedom Convoy” protests, have been handed conditional sentences after being found guilty of mischief in April for their involvement in the controversial blockades that took over Ottawa for several weeks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lich and Barber were sentenced to 12 months of...

New data from the Canadian Health Measures Survey reveals a significant rise in obesity among Canadian adults since the COVID-19 pandemic. Between 2022 and 2024, 68 per cent of adults aged 18 to 79 were classified as living with overweight or obesity. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Thursday Oct....

The COVID-19 vaccine rollout in underway in Alberta, and the government has unveiled the price Albertans will pay to get the shot. Elissa Carpenter reports.