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It’s understandable the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship is triggering unease and flashbacks to the COVID-19 pandemic, but doctors underscore there are big differences between the two diseases. As Mike Armstrong explains, hantavirus has already been tracked and managed by doctors for decades.

A Montreal long-term care home is now facing a class-action lawsuit over the alleged mismanagement of a COVID-19 outbreak in 2020. A Quebec judge authorized the lawsuit which alleges the private residence failed to follow proper protocol to manage the virus. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for April 8, 2026.

A Montreal woman was shocked to learn that the Canada Revenue Agency is demanding she repay more than $12,000 in CERB payments she received during the Covid-19 pandemic. The artist insists she was fully eligible for the aid. As Dan Spector reports, she is far from the only one facing this issue.

A new round of COVID-19 booster vaccines are back for seniors and people at highest risk. A seniors’ advocate says limited outreach is holding participation back in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, as fewer people rolled up their sleeves in 2025. Reeti Meenakshi Rohilla reports.

On the 6th anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic declaration, advocates say there have been no meaningful improvements to long-term care. Anthony Pizzino with the National Association of Federal Retirees joins Global News Morning to talk about what needs to change.

The Fraser Institute has released a new report highlighting migration trends in Atlantic Canada. The think tank finds that pre-COVID migration trends seem to be returning, with more young workers leaving the region as the older generation returns. Angela Capobianco reports.

Four Canadians exposed to a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, are expected to arrive in British Columbia on Sunday under strict isolation protocols. At a press conference on Sunday, B.C. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said none of the passengers are showing symptoms, but warned the virus has an incubation period...

New data shows there was a significant surge of RSV hospitalizations after the COVID-19 pandemic. The study offers insight into the reality of who is most at risk and how vaccines introduced since that time have changed the game. Health reporter Katherine Ward has the details.

Nearly 1,000 Calgarians were welcomed into the Catholic church during Easter Vigil celebrations, according to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary. It says these numbers have been rising since the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Regina court of appeal heard from Michael Gordon Jackson on Monday. Jackson was found guilty in 2024 for abducting his daughter to prevent her from getting the covid-19 vaccine.

The eight year anniversary of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash is renewing calls for improved safety measures in the trucking industry. A Saskatchewan man who abducted his daughter to prevent her from getting the COVID 19 vaccine appeals his criminal charges.

It’s the end of a political era in Quebec as François Legault leaves his position as leader of the CAQ and as Quebec’s premier. Legault’s resignation comes after leading the CAQ to two consecutive majority victories and accompanying Quebecers through some historical moments, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. But he isn’t leaving politics just yet....

WATCH: The FSIN is defending its COVID-19 spending amid mounting pressure for accountability following a multi-million-dollar repayment call from Indigenous Services Canada.

A dramatic train collision with a semi near Taber was caught on video and while nobody was injured, experts and police are again calling for heightened safety around the tracks. As Justin Sibbet reports, one driving expert says overall motorist behaviour has been declining since COVID, which can be a bad mix when trains are...

As the U.S. war on Iran enters its third week, civilians caught in the crosshairs continue to pay the price. Global News reports on the seemingly endless conflict — and the confusing messaging from the White House. Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney has promised to work more closely with five Nordic countries on defence and...

Some of the Canadians who were harmed by the COVID-19 vaccine are calling on the government to extend its deadline to bring claims. The Public Health Agency of Canada vowed to take over the program by March 31. But as Melissa Ridgen reports, many vaccine-injured Canadians say they’re still getting the runaround.

People aren’t paying attention to COVID-19 as much as they once did but years later, there are some Albertans who continue to suffer. People with long COVID say the disease has impacted everything from their relationships to work and daily life is a struggle. As Sarah Komadina explains, some sufferers are battling with WCB after...

For more than a century Peace Arch Park has served as both a gathering place, and a monument to the world’s longest undefended border. Since the Covid Pandemic began how the park is used has changed dramatically. A new film looks at these changes and their impact of people on both sides of the border.

There have been countless studies highlighting the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health. Now a new report suggests what was thought to be a short-term impact has persisted resulting in long-term trends of poor mental wellness. Caryn Lieberman explains.

Cases of respiratory illness are on the rise across the Peterborough region including a COVID-19 outbreak at Cobourg’s hospital. Public health is urging residents to take precautions as ICU visits increase. Marc Woodhouse reports.