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On the 6th anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic declaration, advocates say there have been no meaningful improvements to long-term care. Anthony Pizzino with the National Association of Federal Retirees joins Global News Morning to talk about what needs to change.

Canada’s economic output shrank in the fourth quarter, marking the slowest pace of annual growth in a decade, outside of the pandemic. This data comes as a major U.S. tech firm announced thousands of layoffs and said it plans to replace workers with artificial intelligence (AI). Global looks at whether it’s a sign of changes...

Parental trust in childhood vaccines has declined following the COVID-19 pandemic according to a new international study. The findings suggest it may be contributing to the global rise measles cases. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Oct. 28, 2025. 

Children going to school for the first time are being watched closely this year. Born during the height of the COVID pandemic, these kids spent their first years in lockdown with little social contact outside their own families. Global’s Melissa Ridgen has the story on how prepared these children are for kindergarten and all the...

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says he will be attending the upcoming G7 leaders’ summit in Kananaskis, Alta., later this month, thanking Prime Minister Mark Carney for his invitation. Modi has attended four G7 summits in person since 2019, and a fifth virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic. But the invitation has stirred up controversy with...

A long-term care facility in Calgary may be undergoing some big changes following a review by Alberta Health’s licensing branch. Global News recieved an internal memo citing the relocation of complex mental health program — that moved into Carewest Colonel Belcher during the pandemic. Sarah Offin explains the impact to families.

President Donald Trump said the United States will leave the World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday, saying the global health agency had mishandled the COVID-19 pandemic and other international health crises. On Tuesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) said it “regrets” the announcement and hoped the decision would be reconsidered.

New research shows cases of myopia in kids and teens have tripled over the past three decades with a notable increase since the pandemic. Dr. Marcele Falcao, pediatric ophthalmologist at the Montreal Children’s Hospital, joins Global News Morning’s host Laura Casella to discuss the alarming trend and what parents can do to protect their child’s...

The pandemic was a challenging time for everyone, including kids. Global’s Laura Casella asks psychologist Jamie Duggan about the importance of coping with difficult feelings and her new book on emotion regulation for children.

A summer staple for Montrealers and visitors alike, La Ronde is excited to announce its return to normal operations, with no pandemic restrictions, including the return of the world renowned Montreal International Fireworks Competition. Global’s Kim Sullivan is live on location with all the details.

In this era when many government officials are warning about the consequences of climate change, concerns are growing that not enough people are using public transit. Ridership in Montreal remains well below the pre-pandemic levels and the STM is anticipating it will lose tens of millions of dollars in revenues in 2023. As a result,...

A new Ipsos poll conducted for Global News found nearly a third of Canadians say they are less trusting of information from social media than they were prior to the pandemic. The poll also shows some significant generational divides around trust and regulation of online spaces. Mike Armstrong explains.

Higher prices are on the menu in Canadian restaurants according to a new report by Restaurants Canada. Global News Morning speaks with Western Canada Vice President, Mark von Schellwitz, about how restaurants are facing another speedbump on the road to recovery after years of pandemic-related challenges.

Calgary emergency physician and photographer Heather Patterson joins Global News Calgary to discuss her newly released book “Shadows and Light” and her experience navigating the pandemic.

On the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, François Legault visited the site of a former residential school. That was overshadowed by a report that was released Friday showing the Quebec government mismanaged the pandemic, putting Legault on the defensive. Meanwhile, the Parti Québécois leader was navigating his own controversy in the final days of...

Siloam Mission’s Communications Manager Luke Thiessen spoke with Global Winnipeg on Friday about a special Thanksgiving meal. The event marks the first seating at close to pre-pandemic capacity. However, Thiessen said Siloam is being cautious and allowing some space for social distancing.

After lengthy construction delays due to the pandemic, a much-needed resource for homeless women was inaugurated in Montreal on Thursday. The night shelter has 24 beds and aim to help women get back on their feet. But as Global’s Olivia O’Malley reports, Chez Doris has already outgrown the renovated building.

Navigating our way through the pandemic has been challenging in so many ways, testing patience, and for some, straining relationships. Lisa Brookman joins Global’s Laura Casella to talk about ways couples can strengthen their communication and feel more connected.

B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix joins Global BC’s Morning News to talk about the lifting of two major health restrictions, and shares his pandemic anniversary reflections.

The pandemic has put many small businesses through the wringer over the past two years and across the country, entrepreneurs have had to close their doors for good. But one Toronto woman took a chance and opened a salon at what seemed to be the worst time – during the pandemic. Global News Weekend’s Aalia...