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Dr. Jose Francois has been named Manitoba’s first provincial chief medical officer, Shared Health announced on Tuesday.

Editor’s note: There is a typo in the name ‘Chief Stan Bird.’ We regret the error. Israel’s army says it is now fully prepared to launch a ground operation into Rafah, the only city in the Gaza Strip that Israel has not yet raided. With ongoing famine and increasing heat, just trying to survive in...

Dr. Theresa Tam, chief public health officer at the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), warned in a Wednesday media release that Canada is experiencing “an alarming increase in syphilis cases.” Kyle Benning has the details.

As capacity issues and long emergency wait times plague Alberta patients, there are calls to hear more from the chief medical officer of health Mark Joffe, who has rarely spoken publicly since coming into the role. A doctor who formerly held the top job says this is the time when Albertans should be hearing from...

A former chief medical officer of health has strong words for one of the provincial government’s latest pieces of legislation. The bill would see key public health decisions left in the hands of politicians. Sarah Komadina reports.

New Brunswick’s outgoing chief medical officer of health, Dr. Jennifer Russell, faced tough questions from a legislative committee about her role in the province’s pandemic response. Dr. Russell insists that there was no political pressure on her, but she did acknowledge that her role was limited to offering advice. Silas Brown reports.

Two government MLAs who recently levied difficult questions during meetings of the public accounts committee had their spots taken away, just days before chief medical officer of health Dr. Jennifer Russell is due to appear. According to both opposition parties, the move appears to be an attempt to limit the effectiveness of the committee. Silas...

Health experts in Nova Scotia are issuing a new warning about dangerous drugs in the province. Officials say they’re keeping a close eye on cocaine-related deaths, amid a growing number of opioid overdoses. As Vanessa Wright reports, Nova Scotia’s chief medical examiner is worried about deadly mixtures of different drugs.

Each year, dozens of dedicated cyclists hit the Alberta highways to raise funds and support for CASA Mental Health. Nadine Samycia, CASA’s Chief Donor Love Officer, and Chad Stewart, a cyclist, organizer and owner of Concrete Blonde Hair and Body, joined us on Global News Morning Edmonton to talk more about the event.

On Friday, Deputy Chief Loren Pogue from the Community Safety Command addressed the public regarding the large-scale demonstrations expected to take place during the upcoming weekend in Toronto. She said officers from the dedicated hate crime unit will be deployed on the ground to gather evidence and investigate any suspected hate crimes, hate speech or...

Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Strang outlined the province’s COVID-19 vaccine plan for the fall season on Tuesday. When booking appointments for boosters, Strang said that “these are not like Taylor Swift tickets” and there will be plenty available for all who want one.

Addressing the recent E. coli outbreak in Calgary, Alberta’s chief medical health officer Dr. Mark Joffe revealed that three critical health violations — including pest control issues — were found in a centralized kitchen used by several local daycares that resulted in the infection of more than 250 people.

Alberta chief medical officer of health Dr. Mark Joffe said on Wednesday that there are currently 351 lab-confirmed cases of E. coli connected to the Calgary daycare outbreak from earlier this month. He added four children remain in hospital, and case numbers are beginning to plateau. Most of the children have been cleared to return...

Health inspectors have uncovered three critical violations at a kitchen shared by multiple Calgary daycares linked to an E. coli outbreak, the Alberta government confirms. Sarah Offin looks at the findings, how parents are reacting, and what Dr. Mark Joffe, Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, said for the first time since the outbreak.

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health confirmed three critical violations were discovered at a central kitchen supplying food to daycares linked to the recent E. coli outbreak. Linda Olsen reports.

Torrential rainfall from Storm Daniel has burst two dams in Libya, triggering catastrophic flooding that’s killed at least 5,000 people. At least another 10,000 are missing. The mass destruction, the painstaking task ahead for recovery crews, and what’s proving to be an obstacle in aid efforts. Hope is fading for rescuers in Morocco to find...

Speaking at a media availability on Tuesday, Canada’s chief public officer of health Dr. Theresa Tam said that the country is at the “beginning” of its fall respiratory season and that it “isn’t too late” to get the updated Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, which was just approved by Health Canada. She also said that the updated...

An Alberta judge has found cabinet and government committees making final decisions about orders during the COVID-19 pandemic, instead of Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw, violated the Public Health Act. Sarah Reid reports.

‘The Link: Youth and Family Supports’ unveiled a social media campaign to raise awareness about the consequences of gang involvement on Wednesday. The Link’s chief executive officer Kerri Irvin-Ross said supporting responsive counselling is essential for creating security and belonging for at-risk youth.

Manitoba Shared Health CEO Lanette Siragusa responded to questions on Friday regarding the emergency response to Thursday’s deadly crash in Carberry, Man., that killed at least 15 people. Siragusa said the response from all first responders and hospital staff was “tremendous and Manitoba’s health system came together for the good of the patients.” Chief medical...