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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.

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.

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

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.

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....

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...

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.

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...

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 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...

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.

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...

You may have noticed that warning labels are now officially required on packaged foods sold in Canada. It’s a move to help consumers make quicker, more informed choices at the grocery store. Neetu Garcha reports.

New mandatory labels appearing on food packaging started rolling out across the country on January 1. The front-of-package nutrition labels issued by Health Canada are meant to flag products that are high in saturated fat, sugar and sodium. But as Tim Sargeant reports, some experts warn the new labels could be confusing.

People living across southern B.C. being warned to get ready for a winter weather one-two punch. Heavy rain and the highest tides of the year, are raising concerns about flooding in low-lying areas along the coast, while the same system is expected to bring freezing rain and even heavy snow across higher elevations. Taya Fast...

While many Venezuelans are celebrating the ousting of Nicolas Maduro, the world is raising serious concerns. The United States is facing international condemnation for using military force to remove another country’s leader. The U.S. attack that removed Nicolas Maduro is sparking both outrage and relief across Canada. Rallies were held in several Canadian cities today...

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for no name brand beef burgers due to a possible E. Coli contamination. The patties were sold across the country and have a best before date of May 5th 2026. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Jan. 13, 2025. 

A powerful atmospheric river hammered California over the holidays, triggering record rainfall, flooding and evacuations across multiple regions. Emergency crews say the threat continued Friday – with rain still falling and saturated ground increasing the risk of flooding and debris flows. Officials warn additional rain could worsen conditions – especially near burn scar areas as...

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for certain Wuhan egg sheets due to concerns about a possible salmonella contamination. The sheets were sold in both Alberta and British Columbia. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Jan. 5, 2025. 

Strong winds and rain battered makeshift tent camps in Khan Younis on Sunday, leaving displaced Palestinians scrambling to secure torn tarpaulins and soaked fabric. Families say the harsh winter weather is worsening already dire living conditions in the war-ravaged enclave, with water flooding tents and wooden supports weakening. Palestinian Wael al-Shiekh Khalil said, “The wind...