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Flu season is causing some staffing headaches at B.C. businesses, and is Metro Vancouver fast-food about to get a shake-up? BIV’s Tyler Orton has your business news.

As cold and flu season sets in, many are already on high alert for illness. Being prepared to tackle the tough symptoms can help ease some of the anxiety. Dr. Oscar Lairos joined us on Global News Morning Edmonton to talk more about what can be done to make it through the season.

As cold and flu season sets in, a well-stocked medicine cabinet can be your first line of defence for tackling tough symptoms and promoting faster recovery. Sherry Torkos, pharmacist and author of the Canadian Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, joined us on Global News Morning Edmonton to share her top essentials for the season.

While the flu season is in its early stages here in Canada, places like Australia have already felt its effects. The flu season there was that country’s worst on record. Dr. Brian Conway, medical director at the Vancouver Infectious Diseases Centre joined Global News at Noon Edmonton to talk about what we can do here...

Infectious diseases specialist, Dr. Isaac Bogoch joins Candace Daniel to discuss how to safely navigate flu season, and take a look at the first confirmed human case of avian flu in the country.

It’s cold and flu season, and while good sleep is key, there’s plenty more you can do to keep your immune system in top shape! Kyle Buchanan joins us to quiz us on immune-boosting tips, from Vitamin C and D -to the power of probiotics. Ready to test your immunity smarts? Let’s dive into the...

Registered dietician Andrea Holwegner offers tips and advice on how best to protect your immune system during the cold and flu season using healthy meals on a budget.

B.C.’s provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, held a press conference on Tuesday morning urging everyone to get vaccinated against the flu and COVID this fall. She said invitations for the most vulnerable populations have already been sent out.

Provincial health experts are asking Manitobans to roll up their sleeves once again, with flu season just around the corner. Daisy Woelk reports.

A pair of Winnipeggers are now in custody facing first-degree murder charges in connection with the death of a 20-year-old man late last year.

Doctors say Edmonton’s hospitals are already being stretched to its limits, before cold and flu season really gets going. Some departments are currently overcapacity and surge beds are in the works. As Erik Bay tells us, health-care professionals are worried the situation will get much worse once more respiratory illnesses pop up.

It’s that time of year where it seems everyone is getting sick. Pharmacist and author Sherry Torkos joins Liem Vu to help us navigate cold and flu season.

Some of Montreal’s most important emergency rooms are operating well over capacity, just as flu season ramps up and people get set to gather for the holidays. Dan Spector reports on how medical personnel are preparing for the days ahead.

Some of Montreal’s most important emergency rooms are operating well over capacity, just as flu season ramps up and people get set to gather for the holidays. Montreal-area commuter rail customers are thrilled now that the Lucien L’Allier Station is reopened following multi-million-dollar renovations.

Infectious Diseases Specialist Dr. Gerald Evans talks about what we can expect from the coming cold and flu season.

With colder weather approaching and more seasonal sickness on the rise, infectious diseases specialist, Dr. Isaac Bogoch joins Candace Daniel to offer advice on navigating this year’s cold and flu season, including what vaccines are available to Canadians.

Dr. Gorfinkel shares exciting news about the first new asthma treatment in 50 years, along with the latest health updates. Also, we speak about what Australia’s severe flu season could mean for Canada. Plus, we explore how AI is outperforming human doctors in diagnosing diseases.

With cooler weather here, more Ontarians will be spending time indoors. The change in temperate also brings about the dreaded cold and flu season. As Caryn Lieberman reports, this is why the province has begun rolling out its flu vaccination program.

As Thanksgiving weekend kicks off, so does cold and flu season! Dr. Iris Gorfinkel joins us for a health checkup, discussing how bad flu season is shaping up, the pros and cons of ultra-processed foods, and a new self-referral option for mammograms in Ontario. Plus, find out why the germs on your toothbrush might not...

Doctors across the province are sending a friendly reminder… It’s time to book your vaccines. As Nicole Healey reports, medical professionals are hoping to get a head start on what could be another nasty cold and flu season.