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UBC-led research shows the COVID-19 vaccine helps protect pregnant people from giving birth prematurely and from getting severely ill. As Kylie Stanton reports, data from nearly 20,000 women forms one of the largest datasets worldwide.

The 2025 Alberta budget projects a $5.2-billion deficit this fiscal year — the first time in the red since the COVID-19-era budget of 2020. Hundreds of education support workers on strike protest outside the legislature. The statue of controversial women’s rights pioneer and eugenics supporter Emily Murphy has been stolen from the park bearing her...

With cold and flu season ramping up, doctors are warning about the potential ‘quad-demic’—a combination of influenza, RSV, COVID-19 and norovirus. Meanwhile, the U.S. bans red dye number 3 due to health risk. Plus, Dr. Iris Gorfinkel hits us with “Quack Attack,” as she breaks down the week’s top health stories to keep you informed...

It’s a tough day at a school garden in the Calgary neighbourhood of Bowness. A thief has made off with veggies meant for struggling families. And as Gil Tucker reports, the theft may be related to desperation brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Worries are rising a recession is on the horizon, as the cost of living soars. How rising inflation and interest rates factor in, and why at least one economist says a recession is nothing to fear. COVID-19 concerns are also growing again, as more people become reinfected. How it’s happening, how to prevent it, and...

During the height of the COVID-19 NFL linebacker Laurent Duvernay-Tardif made the decision to step away from the gridiron to help on the frontlines of the pandemic. The ex-Kansas City Chief stops by TMS to chat about his new book ‘Red Zone’.

The province’s orthopaedic surgeons say their patients are suffering because of a backlog of COVID-delayed procedures. While other surgical departments across B.C. might be getting back to normal, doctors say those who waiting for knee and hip replacements — are facing long waits. Ted Chernecki reports.

A World Health Organization-led mission to China will start its outbreak investigation this weekend and will focus on the severity of COVID-19 and how it is spreading, the WHO’s director-general said on Friday.

Unvaccinated Canadians are now allowed to fly on a plane or ride on a train since the vaccination mandate took effect last fall. Marianne Dimain reports.

On Friday’s edition of Global News Hour at 6, the Amanda Todd trial continues in the B.C. Supreme Court. In addition, mounting inflation, expenses, debt and even COVID has led to many delaying plans for retirement. And the story of a baby bear cub who surprised some homeowners when it came in through the cat...

With COVID-19 restrictions lifted and the upcoming wedding season fast approaching, Nova Scotia brides are feeling a ‘nervous apprehension’ about whether their events will go off without a hitch. Ashley Field reports.

As fighting rages across parts of Ukraine, some Canadians are joining the fight against Russia. Ontario lifts most COVID-19 restrictions — when will the mask mandate be removed? One of Doug Ford’s most trusted cabinet Ministers will not seek re-election. And, a wedding to remember that almost didn’t happen — we’ll explain. All that and...

The feds have signed deals with pharmaceutical companies Novavax and Johnson & Johnson to reserve tens of millions of doses of a potential COVID-19 vaccine, provided that it’s safe and effective. Mike Le Couteur reports on the politics at play in securing a vaccine.

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Monday said that he if he could get a COVID-19 vaccine tomorrow, he’d “do it,” even if it cost him the 2020 election, but stressed he’d want to see what scientists have to say. He also said he was concerned that Trump’s past actions have undermined “public confidence” and...

A bus driver shortage has led to delays for some Edmonton students on their routes. As Kendra Slugoski explains, bus companies say COVID-19 fears, the CERB extension and lengthy training are to blame.

Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé on Tuesday announced a new regional COVID-19 alert system as the province prepares for a potential second wave of the virus. He said the alert is a four-tiered system to allow for “predictability,” which is colour-coded and ranges from green to red, saying the red level or “maximum alert” is...

While police have stepped up their patrols in the province’s red zones amid the COVID-19 pandemic, people are still disrespecting public health guidelines. In Montreal alone hundreds of complaints were called in over the past two weeks.​ Gloria Henriquez reports.

Now that COVID-19 restrictions are easing, many brides and grooms are thinking about heading down the aisle again but some couples may be in for some sticker shock when it comes to planning the big day. Consumer Matters reporter Anne Drewa has more on wedding budgets post-pandemic.

The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Malaria Programme director Dr. Pedro Alonso said on Monday that the global response to the threat of malaria has taken a hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He said as health services were disrupted in many countries, it led to tens of thousands more deaths worldwide last year. “This...

Canada’s top health officials warn of another dark winter ahead, as fears of a fifth COVID-19 wave rise, with Omicron becoming the dominant variant. What chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam has to say about your holiday plans. Plus, meet one family who’s divided over getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Also, the struggle with long...