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Flu season may be winding down, but health officials are noting a rise of norovirus in Canada, the nasty stomach bug that can cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms.

As the avian flu, also known as bird flu, continues to spread across the globe, concerns persist regarding its potential risks to human health.

The report says in 2022, there were 33 kids under four who were hospitalized with the seasonal flu -- but that number jumped a whopping 7,000 per cent, to almost 2,500 in 2023.

Rafael Lantigua's seventh-inning sacrifice fly brought home Luis De Los Santos with the go-ahead run in the Toronto Blue Jays' 3-2 pre-season victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday.

Calgary doctors say lack of access to primary care may be contribution to low flu vaccination rates in Alberta this season.

The H5N1 bird flu virus has spread more aggressively than in wild birds and marine mammals since arriving in South America in 2022, scientists warn.

Two sisters from Nova Scotia are warning the public about an invasive form of strep after their mother and step-father died from the disease on the same day earlier this year.

Stephen Malthouse's licence to practise medicine in B.C. has been suspended since March 2022, amid an investigation launched after complaints from other doctors. 

Ryan Busto, 41, is in critical condition and a medically induced coma after contracting Necrotizing Fasciitis from a “saddle sore” during a cycling trip in California.

Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck didn’t have much time to relax in the first game of the Western Conference best-of-seven series after facing 46 shots.

Connor McDavid spoke to reporters on Monday about the atmosphere he's seen in the Oilers' locker-room ever since the regular season ended.

Many who live by the lake or frequent the boardwalk in Toronto see hundreds of the tiny little flies flying around. But what are they, and how long are they around for?

The Winnipeg Airports Authority (WAA), alongside Premier Wab Kinew, announced Monday that WestJet is adding new year-round daily service to Montreal and Ottawa beginning June 3.

Golf fans are going to want to keep an eye on Miles Russell.

Isiah Kiner-Falefa hit his first home run as a Blue Jay to key a three-run second inning and Toronto defeated the Boston Red Sox 5-1 in spring training action Friday.

The Toronto Maple Leafs will face a familiar foe in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Sheldon Keefe usually spends time during intermissions breaking down film of that evening's opponent.

A Quebec regional health authority says no residents were impacted after a wild turkey broke in to a long-term care centre south of Quebec City over the weekend.

Winning more games and the construction of a new arena will convince more NHL players that Calgary is a desirable place to play, some Flames say as they head for the exits.

Calvin Pickard made 33 saves as the Edmonton Oilers scored a 4-2 road win over the Calgary Flames, Saturday night. “Obviously we sagged a bit in the second period today, but that’s going to happen,” Pickard said after the game. “And, you know, credit where credits due; they played well. And looking after that Dallas game...