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Health-care spending in Canada is on track to reach nearly $400 billion in 2025, outpacing the country’s economic growth by 2 per cent. Inflation and an aging population are some of the main drivers of this increase according to a new report from the Canadian Institute for Health Information. Katherine Ward has this story and...

Canadians with Down syndrome are living longer than ever before thanks in part to community support and improved medical care. But there are growing calls for the health-care system to catch up with this aging population in order to meet their needs. Caryn Lieberman explains.

Heart Valve Disease Awareness Week is an international campaign to improve awareness, early detection and treatment of valve disease globally. Valve disease is rising as Canada’s population ages, but a simple stethoscope check can save lives. Dr. Ben Tyrell joined Global News Morning Edmonton to share details.

New Brunswick’s projected deficit has grown by more than 20 per cent. Officials are pointing to a number of factors, including timing and an aging population, but the province’s opposition members are raising concerns. Anna Mandin reports.

Chambers of commerce in Atlantic Canada are speaking out against Canada’s reduced immigration targets, saying the move could negatively impact population growth and leave the region’s aging workforce shorthanded. Johnny James reports.

The Nova Scotia Centre on Aging will host the forward-thinking Our Future is Aging conference June 3–4, 2025, showcasing multidisciplinary research and innovation on aging, with keynotes on AI, population aging, and public policy. We find out more from Dr. Janice Keefe.

What started as a gathering of Seinfeld fans a few years ago has turned into a much bigger event with proceeds going towards helping Montreal’s unhoused population. Event organizer Stefano Mocella joins Global News Morning’s host Laura Casella to talk about “Festivus for the Homeless.”

Donald Trump and Justin Trudeau agree to put off tariffs for another 30 days as Canadian patriotism leads to booing at sports games, eschewing American products. Extreme cold grips Edmonton, leading to concerns for the homeless population. The musical ‘Soul in the City’ explores Edmonton’s Black history.

Dementia cases in New Brunswick are expected to nearly double in the next 25 years. The growing number of cases is linked to an aging population but better awareness and more accurate diagnosis are also contributing. Reeti Meenakshi Rohilla reports.

As the population ages, more young people come to clinics with noise-related hearing problems.

B.C.’s Seniors Advocate says the province’s elders are living and staying healthier longer. A new report says services are falling behind and need to grow along with the aging population. Richard Zussman has more.

It was 10 years ago when the Clareview Recreation Centre opened to the public. The celebration comes as Edmonton is experiencing a fast population growth, which raises questions about the best way for the city to keep up with demand. Kabi Moulitharan explains.

Edmonton is hosting two major national conferences focused on technology and aging. Hundreds of people from government to industry and academia are looking at technology solutions that help support an aging population. Dr. Jennifer Campos, associate scientific director at Age Well and the University of Toronto, joined us on Global News Morning with all the...

A first-of-its-kind tiny home community is getting ready to open its doors to help dozens of people in need of affordable housing. The project was first announced a year ago and has been long-awaited amid the city’s growing homeless population. Skye Bryden-Blom reports.

Local advocates say they agree with Premier Wab Kinew’s view that leaders need to do more to help Winnipeg’s homeless population.

Ontario’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Kieran Moore announced Tuesday that the province would provide a third shot – a booster shot – to “vulnerable Ontarians,” including, transplant recipients and those actively being treated for blood cancers. A third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine will also be offered to those in high-risk congregated settings,...

During Monday’s session of question period in the House of Commons, Conservative Party Deputy Leader Candice Bergen grilled the Liberals on their plan to have a possible 125,000 COVID-19 vaccines to start, once one is approved by Health Canada, even though the country’s population above age 80 is over 2 million, she said. Minister of...

A few months ago, Hurricane Dorian wreaked havoc on the Bahamas. The storm affected many things including the pet population. Now, volunteers with Durham’s human society are trying to find those pups a home on our shores. Aaron Streck reports.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted the state of emergency in 39 of Japan’s 47 prefectures on Thursday but said it would remain in place in Tokyo and Osaka until the novel coronavirus is contained. The 39 prefectures in which the emergency has been lifted account for 54% of Japan’s population, but the greater Tokyo...

Brig.-Gen. Krista Brodie, the head of Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout, announced on Friday that vaccine deliveries to the territories would be completed this week. “The Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon will have the vaccine supply needed to fully vaccinate their eligible population 12 years of age and up,” she stated.