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A new report shows rent in Calgary is still going up, jumping more than 10 per cent for a one-bedroom apartment over the last year. Alberta’s premier doubles down on her plans to intervene in research funding for post-secondary institutions. As birds fly north for the season, concerns grow over the spread of dairy bird...

It’s the second week of classes after a winter break for most student. This time of the year usually coincides with the worst of cold and flu season. Dr. Rod Lim from London Health Sciences Children’s Hospital joins Candace Daniel to discuss how this period effects children’s immune system, and what parents can do to...

Though COVID-19 hasn’t established itself as seasonal like the flu, a group of researchers from Yale School of Public Health say an annual vaccination campaign is still the way to go. The team says until COVID-19 demonstrates seasonality, this is the best way to protect against hospitalizations, deaths, and health-care spending each year. Katherine Ward...

Ryan Howard Manoakeesick, a 29-year-old from Carman, Man., has been charged with five counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of his common-law partner, the couple’s three young children, and her teenage niece. What police are saying about this case of deadly domestic abuse, how neighbours are reacting, and Premier Wab Kinew’s message to the...

As the Maritime Women’s Basketball Association gears up for its third season, the high-flying competition is beginning to inspire the next generation of players looking to improve their game in the region. As Vanessa Wright reports, a recent rise in popularity for the women’s game is having an impact in Atlantic Canada.

As the Maritime Women’s Basketball Association gears up for its third season, the high-flying competition is beginning to inspire the next generation of players looking to improve their game in the region. And in Fredericton, a tiny home company has completed the construction of a 96-unit community. 12 neighbours – the group supplying the homes...

With cold and flu season in full swing, many Canadians might be stuck with a cough that feels neverending. Post-infectious coughs will usually resolve within eight weeks, but is something more concerning going on? Naomi Barghiel has the details.

We are in the midst of flu season and Quebec health authorities said on Wednesday that they are disappointed with the low number of seniors getting the flu shot this year. Why are people not bothering when experts say the shot is highly efficient?

Less than a quarter of people living in Alberta have received their flu shot this season. The number of seniors getting vaccinated is well below the target rate, too. As Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports, some medical professional say part of the problem is the lack of family doctors in Alberta.

Influenza and RSV rates continue to be of concern in BC. Global BC Medical Contributor Dr. Birinder Narang has the latest on infection rates, plus he tells us about a new Health Canada approved RSV vaccine.

A third B.C. child has died from flu-related complications. Global News Morning speaks with Dr. Monika Naus from the BCCDC about the deadly flu season, as well as what’s behind the spike in cases of Strep A.

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is urging the public to get immunized with the latest COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as emergency departments and clinics see an uptick in patients with respiratory symptoms. In an update on Mon. Dec. 11, 2023, she explained the difference between flu strains currently circulating in B.C. and who is...

With respiratory illness season in full swing in B.C., health authorities are reporting another child has died from flu-related complications. Emily Lazatin reports.

“We’re looking at thousands of visits a month right now just due to respiratory illnesses.” Epidemiologists Cynthia Carr speaks with Clay Young about the state of health care, and concerns over the pressure cold and flu season is putting on emergency departments.

Cold and flu season is upon us and the bugs are circulating in full force. Sherry Torkos, pharmacist and author The Canadian Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, joined us on Global News Morning Edmonton with advice on how to tackle the tough symptoms.

As the weather cools down, people are gearing up for a new wave of illnesses. With more indoor gatherings happening this time of year, it is important to take precautions. Pharmacist Sherry Torkos joins Candace Daniel to share tips on how we can keep healthy during the winter months.

With the holidays around the corner, family gatherings are something to be expected but Saskatchewan experts are reminding residents to take precautions in the midst of the flu season.

On Friday, the Public Health Agency of Canada declared the flu season had officially begun in B.C., and pharmacists are now urging everyone who hasn’t already done so to get their vaccines. Richard Zussman reports.

Vancouver International Airport is in the midst of the busiest travel days of the year, with thousands of people flying for the holidays. As Travis Prasad reports, so far, there are no signs of the delays, cancellations and chaos from last year at YVR.

Pharmacies in southern Alberta are struggling to keep some important drugs available. A pharmacist and a nursing professor at the University of Lethbridge talk about the impacts this may have on the public during cold and flu season as well as the holiday season.