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Flood conditions have improved in British Columbia’s Comox Valley, with warnings downgraded or lifted across several rivers and waterways. Officials say about 150 people were affected by the flooding, with all evacuation orders and alerts now cancelled in the Comox Valley.

University of Toronto Management Professor Andre Cire explains how the war in Iran is driving up food prices.

The war in Iran has already caused a big jump in gas prices, and experts warn groceries could soon follow. The Middle East exports about 30 per cent of the world’s fertilizer. Meaning farmers are seeing prices surge just as planting season is set to begin. Heather Yourex-West looks at the potential impact on food...

Otonabee Conservation has issued a flood warning for the Peterborough. As Marc Woodhouse reports, officials are concerned about ice conditions in fast-flowing water.

An atmospheric river that’s unloading on B.C.’s South Coast has prompted flood warnings and evacuation orders. It is not forecasted to be as bad as what happened in 2021, but officials are preparing for every eventuality. Taya Fast has the latest.

The federal government is requiring food companies to place clear nutrition warnings on the front of packages for products high in saturated fat, sugars, or sodium – a move public health advocates say could influence eating habits despite industry concerns.

Fetuses likely have much higher levels of forever chemicals in their blood than previously thought. That’s according to a new study out of the United States, which tested umbilical cord blood for common PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) compounds. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Mar. 16, 2026.

New research shows the rising cost of healthcare is forcing Americans to make difficult financial choices. Data from the West Health-Gallup Center found that roughly one-third of Americans cut back on food, utilities, and other daily expenses to pay for healthcare last year. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health matters for Mar....

Advocacy groups are calling on Health Canada to implement mandatory labelling on pork from gene-edited pigs. Earlier this year, the agency approved the sale of this type of meat as food, saying it does not pose a greater risk to human health than pigs currently being sold. Katherine Ward has this story and more in...

Winter storms can knock out power with little warning, turning food safety into a major concern for families. Senior recipe developer at HelloFresh, James Griesser, joins Jaden Lee-Lincoln with practical tips on how to prepare no-cook meals ahead of time, safely use pantry staples and canned foods, and protect perishables during outages.

Health Canada is warning Canadians to check their prescriptions after two lots of MAR Amlodipine 5 mg tablets were recalled. Marcan Pharmaceuticals says some bottles may contain a different drug used to treat low blood pressure, posing potential health risks.

Floodwaters surged through parts of southern Spain and central Portugal as Storm Leo moved across the Iberian Peninsula. Thousands were evacuated in Andalusia as rivers and dams reached extreme overflow risk, following heavy rainfall from last week’s deadly Storm Kristin. Emergency alerts were raised to the highest levels, with authorities cancelling classes, restricting travel and...

Novo Nordisk says it will launch a semaglutide pill for diabetes under the brand name Ozempic later this year. The company says the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the medication in three different doses which will become available to the public during the second quarter of 2026. Katherine Ward has this story and more...

The United Nations says famine has been pushed back in Gaza, but warns the humanitarian situation remains fragile and severe. A new food security assessment estimates 1.6 million people, more than 75 per cent of the population, still face extreme food insecurity. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said conditions remain dire for civilians across the enclave....

Storm Chandra brought flooding to parts of the United Kingdom and Ireland on Tuesday, as strong winds and heavy rain swept across the region. Local media reported that more than 15,000 homes and businesses lost power on both sides of the Irish border, with weather warnings in place in both jurisdictions.

The European Union (EU) is advising to lower the limit on how much of the toxin Cereulide is considered safe for baby food. The toxin has become the focus of infant formula safety concerns, after several products were pulled off the shelves around the world as a precaution. Katherine Ward has this story and more...

Agriculture groups are sounding the alarm after Ottawa announced the closure of seven federal research farms and centers, including two in Saskatchewan. Industry leaders warn the cuts could weaken long-term agricultural research and food security across Canada.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is reportedly set to cut more than 1,300 jobs. That’s according to the agriculture union, which says it categorically denounces the layoffs that are part of new federal cost cutting measures. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Jan. 29, 2026.

In the Middle East, Palestinians in war-torn Gaza are facing an additional threat this week: the weather. High winds and heavy rains have caused chaos in the makeshift camps where thousands of people, who have lost their homes, are seeking shelter. This situation is worsening Gaza’s already dire humanitarian crisis. Vincent McAviney reports on the...

A Pizza Pops recall announced before Christmas has been expanded as even more Pillsbury products are now linked to a possible e-coli contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says the recall now involves several flavours of pizza pops, including three cheese, pepperoni, deluxe, and three meat. Katherine Ward has this story and more for...