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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.

London Drugs pharmacist Penny Lehoux discusses the latest vaccines for COVID-19 and influenza and when people will be eligible to get them.

WRHA Medical Officer of Health Dr. Bunmi Fatoye talks about outreach clinics in Winnipeg, and the plans to make sure vulnerable or high risk populations have access to COVID and flu shots.

NSNU president Janet Hazelton stops by to talk about the importance of getting a flu shot, especially those at a high risk of developing influenza-related complications and those who care for them.

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Dr. Iris Gorfinkel joins us with the latest health headlines. From Health Canada’s approval of the new COVID vaccine and whether to pair it with your flu shot, to American companies offering faster MRI services in Manitoba. We’ll also dive into the game-changing potential of a pill-based Ozempic for weight loss and some heart-healthy news...

Canadians can expect flu shots to arrive in the coming weeks, and experts say it’s safe and effective to receive both flu and COVID-19 shots in one go. In Ontario, the most vulnerable people will have access to the shots first slated to be early October while the general public will able to get their...

Alberta pharmacies and community clinics have begun doling out this year’s COVID-19 and flu vaccines, but some who want the shot aren’t able to get them. Elissa Carpenter explains.

Respiratory illness season is fast approaching and now Albertans can book an appointment to get immunized. This year, in addition to flu and COVID-19 shots, there’s a new layer of added protection for some Albertans in the form of RSV vaccines. Morgan Black reports.

Two people are dead and at least six others are injured following a shooting in downtown Orlando, Fla. early Friday morning. The 17-year-old shooter was identified as Jalen Dwayne Edgar and has been previously charged for grand theft auto in 2023, according to the Orlando Police Department.

Health Canada approved use of the Moderna SpikeVAX COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, marking the first shot to be approved to target the KP.2 variant of SARS-CoV-2. According to some provinces, the vaccine is likely to be delivered to jurisdictions in October, which would be in time for fall vaccination campaigns. As Sean Previl reports, some...

The U.S. department of defence released video Monday that shows a Russian fighter jet flying dangerously close to a U.S. jet during an incident on Sept. 23 over Alaska, which officials called “unsafe” and “unprofessional.”

Tech expert Mike Yawney shares the hottest innovations from IFA Berlin; from a “magic” folding phone to AI-powered gadgets and the buzz around a flying car. Get the latest scoop on what’s making headlines at the world’s largest consumer electronics show!

A West Island family speaks out after bullets fly in an attempted carjacking, steps for homeowners to help prevent costly floods, and what’s behind the latest push to punish restaurant no-shows in Quebec.

The director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) testified before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee in Washington, D.C., promising the federal bureau will leave “no stone unturned” in its ongoing investigation into the July 13 assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump. Additionally, Christopher Wray confirmed suspect Matthew Thomas Crooks was flying a drone...

Two fires that sent thousands of people fleeing from Jasper are rapidly closing in on the town. The anxiety among residents, what crews have installed to try to save the community, the growing fire risk across Alberta and neighbouring British Columbia. The Canadian Olympic women’s soccer team has sent home two staff members after an...

The Edmonton Oilers will try to immortalize themselves into hockey history by beating the Florida Panthers in Game 7 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final. Jeff Semple reports on the electric atmosphere in Edmonton ahead of the game, while Slav Kornik is in Sunrise, Fla. looks at how the team is preparing for the pivotal...

American senators and some grieving families of Boeing plane crash victims lashed out at company CEO Dave Calhoun at a hearing in Washington, where he testified about safety issues and offered an apology. Jackson Proskow speaks with the family of Danielle Moore, a Canadian killed in a 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crash; and reports on an...

Dr. Iris Gorfinkel joins us with the latest health updates. Learn why vegan alternatives might not always be the healthier choice according to new research. Plus, find out about Moderna’s breakthrough with a combined COVID and flu vaccine, and the risks associated with discontinuing antidepressant use. Also, we delve into the Zyn nicotine pouch recall...

The number of flu cases reported in Manitoba this year is up from a year ago, while the number of Manitobans getting their flu shots is down.