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Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations are underway. Here’s each province’s approachOntario has started its vaccination rollout for COVID-19 and flu vaccines, with high-risk recipients up first, while some provinces have not yet given details of their schedule.HealthSep 28
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Ontario COVID-19 vaccine rollout sees ‘delay’ in some regionsSome Ontario public health units say they are working to get doses out to administer to high-risk populations, but there is a delay.CanadaOct 7
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Belleville gunman spouted COVID-19 conspiracies while in army, say sourcesThe Canadian Armed Forces confirmed Sean Ward served in the military until 2022.CanadaSep 22
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B.C. rolling out fall vaccine program as flu cases circulatingIn an update on Wednesday, B.C.'s provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, said free vaccines will be available against influenza, COVID-19 and others.HealthOct 7
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Former soldier who shot at synagogue was suing military for $1M over vaccination policyDocuments obtained by Global News show Sean Ward declined the COVID-19 vaccine and was deemed “unsuitable for further military service.”CanadaSep 24
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Ford government delays paying Taste of the Danforth full $200K premier promisedThe popular street festival, which typically attracts up to a million people to Toronto's Greektown, took a three-year hiatus in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.CanadaSep 22
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Influenza, COVID-19 awareness higher than RSV among Canadians, poll says'These findings suggest there may be opportunities to improve understanding of lesser-known respiratory illnesses and available prevention options,' the study says.CanadaAug 13
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Fauci faces possible contempt charge after U.S. Senate committee voteA Senate committee on Thursday voted along party lines to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions on the COVID-19 pandemic.U.S. NewsAug 6
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Southern Alberta men’s health group member steps up to raise cancer awarenessIt started as a few guys looking for camaraderie after the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, Men's Sheds Lethbridge and Coaldale has become a thriving non-profit in southern Alberta.HealthAug 5
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Dr. Anthony Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment in U.S. Senate pandemic hearingThe move injects new drama into tensions between Fauci and Republican lawmakers over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and accusations he lied about the origins of COVID-19.U.S. NewsJul 29
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Quebec flu vaccine appointments open amid warnings of early flu seasonThe Quebec health and social services department says vulnerable people should get their shots before the holiday season, adding only some vulnerable people will get free shots.Health6 hours
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2 Canadian soldiers arrested by Toronto police on organized crime chargesTwo Canadian Armed Forces members stationed in Toronto are facing several charges connected to organized crime, kidnapping and theft.CrimeOct 5
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Don’t target all students for possible OSAP misuse at a few schools, association saysCareer Colleges Ontario is urging Queen's Park to reinstate financial aid for career college students who were already approved for funds and are actively attending classes.PoliticsOct 7
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Chinese court sentenced former mayor of Wuhan city to 14 years in prison for briberyA former mayor of a Chinese city hit by the coronavirus outbreak more than six years ago was sentenced Saturday to 14 years in prison after being convicted of bribery.HealthOct 10
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China nominates health official Song Li to lead WHOOther candidates for the WHO head position who have been announced include Dr. Hanan Mohammed Al-Kuwari of Qatar, Dr. Hanan Balkhy of Saudi Arabia and Dr. Hans Kluge of Belgium.WorldOct 8
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Alberta’s stuffed gopher museum closes as owners seek new burrowThe World Famous Gopher Hole Museum, located in Torrington, has been forced to close the doors because the two historical buildings housing the exhibits need to be replaced.EntertainmentOct 6
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Nearly 1 in 4 Canadian households live in unaffordable housing, StatCan saysNearly one in four (23.2 per cent) Canadian households were living in unaffordable housing in 2024, compared to 22 per cent in 2022, Statistics Canada said in a report on Monday.EconomySep 21
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Nexus application rules are changing for Canada and the U.S.Changes are coming for Canadians who need to renew their Nexus memberships, according to Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), with shorter timelines to schedule interviews.ConsumerOct 2
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Ford government spent $2 million on McKinsey contract amid push for healthcare savingsThe Ford government listed the expense under "other payments" with little information on the scope of the contract or what services were provided.PoliticsOct 1
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The scaffolding will be removed from the facade of Notre-Dame Basilica in MontrealWhile the restoration of the facade is complete, the basilica still has several years of work ahead of it.CanadaOct 10