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As flu season fades, spring and summer viruses emerge. What are they?As Canadians bid farewell to the aches and chills of the respiratory virus season a new question looms: what other microbial menaces will appear as days grow warmer?HealthMay 1
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Bird flu pandemic may be ‘unfolding in slow motion,’ scientists warnScientists tracking the spread of bird flu are increasingly concerned that gaps in surveillance may keep them several steps behind a new pandemic.HealthJul 2
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COVID-flu shot offers strong immune response in late-stage trial, Moderna saysModerna says it combination vaccine to protect against both COVID-19 and influenza generated a stronger immune response in adults 50 and over when compared to separate shots.HealthJun 10
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H5N1 bird flu: Does Canada have vaccines ready for an outbreak?As the bird flu continues spreading in the U.S., Canadian officials are in talks with several pharmaceutical companies about potential agreements to produce an avian flu vaccine.HealthJun 3
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Trudeau at NATO summit, a slow housing market: Top stories this weekScientists at Environment and Climate Change Canada have said that climate change made the June heat wave in Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada up to 10 times more likley.CanadaJul 13
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Norovirus cases spiking in U.S. What about Canada?Flu season may be winding down, but health officials are noting a rise of norovirus in Canada, the nasty stomach bug that can cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms.HealthMar 28
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Maple Leafs affiliate with ECHL’s CyclonesThe Toronto Maple Leafs have agreed to an affiliation with the ECHL's Cincinnati Cyclones beginning next season.SportsJul 3
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His Apple Watch warned of an irregular heart rate. Turns out he was having a heart attackA 44-year-old Nova Scotia man is crediting his Apple Watch with possibly saving his life after being notified of an irregular heart rate, which turned out to be a heart attack.HealthJun 15
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Oilers, Panthers rematch set for December as NHL reveals 2024-25 scheduleThe Edmonton Oilers have to wait until mid-December to get another crack at the Florida Panthers.SportsJul 3
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Stanley Cup Final sees Connor Brown come up big for Oilers after slow start to season"His play right now has been exceptional," said Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch.SportsJun 20
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Canada’s longest river seeing historically low levelsFrom Great Slave Lake to the Beaufort Sea, the Mackenzie River is 1,738 kilometres long.CanadaJul 8
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Jays down Tigers to avoid series sweepIn what has been a down-in-the-dumps season for the Toronto Blue Jays, George Springer has lifted the spirits of his teammates and manager in the past month.SportsJul 21
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Alberta’s flu death toll highest in 15 years as vaccine uptake declinesAccording to data from the province's respiratory virus dashboard, 15,215 cases of lab-confirmed influenza cases were recorded this respiratory virus season.HealthApr 29
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Hurricane Beryl: Grenadian Montrealers come to terms with devastation from stormBeryl, a category 4 hurricane, leveled parts of that country, Monday, the biggest storm recorded in the area this early in the hurricane season.CanadaJul 2
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Calgary Flames re-sign Sharangovich to contract extension, sign Mantha, Bean to dealsThe deal was confirmed by Sharangovich's agent Dan Milstein.SportsJul 1
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Vancouver Canucks schedule: Mapping out rivals, rematches and star sightingsThe season kicks off with the club's home opener against the Calgary Flames on Oct. 6, but there are plenty of dates fans may want to circle on their calendar.SportsJul 2
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Oilers sign Viktor Arvidsson, Jeff Skinner and re-sign multiple players on Day 1 of NHL free agencyArvidsson is well-known to the Oilers, having spent the past three seasons with Pacific Division rivals the Los Angeles KingsSportsJul 1
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Edmonton Oilers fans pack downtown, others in Florida for Stanley Cup Game 7'It's close to a once-in-a-lifetime thing and people have shown up in droves.'SportsJun 24
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Stanley Cup Final: A look at the historical significance of Connor McDavid’s 2024 playoff runEdmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid is having one of the most productive postseasons in NHL history.SportsJun 21
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Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Caribbean as powerful Category 4 stormHurricane warnings were in effect for Barbados, Grenada, Tobago and St. Vincent and the Grenadines as thousands of people hunkered down in homes and shelters.WeatherJul 1