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Flu numbers are steadily climbing across B.C. and according to the BCCDC numbers for covid-19 are also on the rise. Aaron McArthur has more on how experts are saying you should prepare for this year’s flu season.

Flu season is getting an early start in B.C. Infectious Diseases Specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch speaks with Global News Morning about whether an early start necessarily means a more severe flu season.

This week flu and COVID-19 vaccines are starting to roll out to high-risk groups across Ontario. Madeleine McColl has more on the Peterborough region’s flu season outlook.

As cold and flu season approaches, people living with heart conditions may face a higher risk of serious complications from respiratory viruses. Cardiologist Dr. Siu Him Chan explains what to watch for, which vaccines can help, and how to stay healthy this fall.

Quebec health officials are hoping to dramatically increase vaccinations against the flu and covid. They’re targeting at-risk people and the number of appointments being booked has started to skyrocket. Tim Sargeant reports.

As we head into cold and flu season, London Drugs pharmacist Lisa Gill joins Jason Pires to talk about the vaccine rollout campaign and who should be getting the flu and COVID-19 vaccines this year.

Flu season is arriving early but when will flu shots be available?

Flu season has arrived earlier than usual in B.C., just as people prepare to gather with family and friends for Thanksgiving. Dr. Jennifer Vines with the BC Centre for Disease Control joins Global News Morning to discuss the early start and when people can start to get their flu shot.

As the cooler weather forces more people indoors, cold and flu season is upon us, and the province is urging people to get vaccinated. Grace Miller has more on the numbers – and the trends – that may encourage people to roll up their sleeves.

Many Canadians are getting prepared to receive their annual vaccines as we approach the peak of fall respiratory virus season. According to the Government of Canada, 34 per cent of Canadian adults were vaccinated for the 2025-2026 season. Dr. Alon Vaisman, Infectious Diseases specialist with the University Health Network, joins our Miranda Anthistle to discuss...

Today on The Morning Show: we take a closer look at this year’s Nobel Peace Prize winner. Plus, Dr. Gorfinkel joins us for a roundup of the week’s health headlines, including why this year’s cold and flu season is off to an early start. Then Natalie Sexton breaks down the fall fashion expiry dates when...

Reasearchers watch closely as the latest strain of the flu virus makes its way to Canada for the upcoming respiratory virus season. The province has also made an important vaccination announcement for babies born in Alberta hospitals. Craig Momney reports.

B.C. health officials are encouraging everyone to book in for updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines. This as the influenza season is getting an early start in B.C. and after two seasons of low immunization rates in the province. Taya Fast explains.

The Red Deer Airshow is hosting one of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds’ final flights over Alberta. The planes, a symbol of Canadian pride and nationalism to many in attendance, will be retired at the end of the 2026 flying season. The federal government plans to procure new planes by the early 2030s. Gates Guarin has...

The Red Deer Airshow is hosting one of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds’ final flights over Alberta. The planes, a symbol of Canadian pride and nationalism to many in attendance, will be retired at the end of the 2026 flying season. The federal government plans to procure new planes by the early 2030s. Gates Guarin has...

After more than 50 years of thrilling audiences with their skilled maneuvers in the sky, the snowbirds are flying their final season with the classic Tutor jet.

The social fabric frays as the bunker deals with the aftermath of learning the truth of their situation, when the post-apocalyptic drama ‘Paradise’ returns for a new season. Stars Shailene Woodley and Thomas Doherty take us behind the scenes: We learn what skills they had to master for Season 2, and Doherty tells us what...

It’s been an ugly flu season in Manitoba, but some relief appears to be on the way.

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health says hospitalizations due to the flu have been in decline for almost two weeks. While it’s good news for strained emergency departments, many doctors and families are still calling for change. Sarah Offin reports.

Dr. Vivien Suttorp, Alberta’s new chief medical officer of health, says the province appears to be past the worst of its flu season. Heather Yourex-West looks at how Alberta’s health care system is coping after being hit hard by an early wave of influenza, as doctors raise warnings about a crisis in emergency wards.