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Health Canada has approved updated mRNA vaccines targeting the KP.2 COVID-19 subvariant. These vaccines are approved for use for people six months and older.

Dr. Brent Roussin, the province's chief public health officer, says it's especially important for people considered high-risk to get a flu shot. 

The respiratory virus season hasn't even kicked into high gear yet but hospitals in the Edmonton Zone are already operating overcapacity and turning some patients away.

As cold and flu season ramps up in Canada, a group of medical professionals is calling for the elimination of sick notes for short-term illnesses.

As temperatures drop and more Canadians head indoors, the familiar sniffles, aches, and pains may soon follow, signaling the arrival of cold and flu season.

According to the B.C. College of physicians and surgeons, there are 24 pediatricians registered in the City of Kelowna, however,  only six of them work at the hospital.

The province says both vaccines are available at participating pharmacies, public health units and doctors' offices across the province, and it's safe to get them at the same time.

Albertans can now book appointments for COVID-19 and flu vaccines for bookings starting on Oct. 15 and RSV immunizations starting on Oct. 21.

Health officials in Alberta are sounding an alarm over delays in delivery of some vaccines they say could be contributing to vaccine fatigue and a low vaccination rate.

Ontario is expanding its respiratory virus vaccination program this year for infants, high-risk children and pregnant women ahead of the fall flu season.

With the threat of avian influenza having subsided, turkey supply has increased this year, said Darren Ference, chair of the Turkey Farmers of Canada.

The marsh's bird banding season lasts from July 15 to the end of September, and the "banders" will encounter roughly 100 species of songbirds in that time.

A B.C. infectious disease specialist says party leaders need to put aside politics and work together to help promote vaccination ahead of the fall respiratory illness season.

Airmen from New Brunswick were pioneers of air warfare during the First World War. During that time, aircrafts were in the development stage.

'There's nights when he should be getting maybe bigger highlights and bigger spotlights than he actually does when Connor's in and he does his thing.'

The Montreal Canadiens have now only four wins in their first 15 games after losing to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night.

The Montreal Canadiens started better against the Calgary Flames but still lost on home ice in overtime as the team is struggling to find its footing in the young NHL season.

Jacqueline Ottmann, president of the First Nations University of Canada, shares her experiences of serving in academic leadership roles on Shaping Saskatchewan.

Vince Carter hoped Toronto Raptors fans could embrace his complicated legacy with the team during his jersey retirement ceremony.

Einarson was eliminated in her first game of September's single knockout PointsBet Invitational.