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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...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us turned to new hobbies, habits and ways to cope. A common thread for many of us was food. Dr. Gail Low from MacEwan University knows that well. To cope during the pandemic she turned to the two things that came naturally to her: cooking and research. She joined...

The Bank of Canada delivered an oversized interest rate cut of half a percentage point on Wednesday, focusing now on boosting the Canadian economy amid signs inflation is well under control. The central bank’s policy rate now stands at 3.75 per cent. Wednesday’s decision is the fourth consecutive drop in interest rates since June and...

Addiction therapists are sounding the alarm after online gambling gained popularity in Canada amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Ontario marked a milestone by launching the first regulated market for virtual casinos in 2022, with Alberta now set to follow suit. Global’s Jeff Semple reports on concerns about the lack of supports for addicted gamblers who want...

Statistics Canada has released a new survey on children and mental health, the first national survey on the topic since the COVID-19 pandemic. Children First Canada CEO Sara Austin joins Global News Morning Calgary to talk about the findings, and what can be done to improve mental health.

A tense manhunt in New Brunswick is finally over. Police announced they have arrested a 47-year-old, just over 24 hours after a province-wide emergency alert was issued about an armed and dangerous man, wanted in a fatal shooting. In Saskatoon, a 15-year-old female is recovering in hospital from serious injuries after being attacked – allegedly...

Pertussis, known as Whooping cough or the 100 day cough, cases are surging across Canada — with some provinces reporting sharp increases compared to pre-pandemic average. Here to discuss Global BC Medical Contributor Dr. Birinder Narang.

The pandemic wreaked havoc on all businesses, especially when stores were forced to close, in many cases losing employees and faithful customers. The Pointe-Claire Plaza was up for sale but recently its owners decided to give it another shot and is about to celebrate 65 years. As Global’s Gloria Henriquez reports, the mall’s 95 year-old...

Ipsos polling done exclusively for Global News, health care tops the list of issues Canadians want addressed in the coming election at 31 per cent. Cost of living comes next at 25 per cent, climate change and the economy are tied at 24 per cent and the COVID-19 pandemic is at 20 per cent. When...

After a tumultuous start to the year, the City of Peterborough announced that it had required a deficit of $3.7 million during the first half of 2021-much of which can be pinned on lost revenue and added expenses due to the ongoing pandemic. Finance Committee chair Dean Pappas spoke with Global News Morning Peterborough anchor...

Nicole Wilks, founder of Animal Food Bank joins Global News Morning’s Kahla Evans with more on how the pandemic has impacted donations and the current need for pet food.

The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Malaria Programme director Dr. Pedro Alonso said on Monday that the global response to the threat of malaria has taken a hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He said as health services were disrupted in many countries, it led to tens of thousands more deaths worldwide last year. “This...

Jessica Chapman with Legal Aid Alberta joins Global News Morning Edmonton to chat about how separated parents can navigate the holiday season, including extra complications added by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Canada’s 44th parliament will convene for the first time Monday and there will be plenty on the agenda to occupy the government In polling exclusive to Global News, Canadians say they want to see movement on affordability issues with this parliament, with 33 per cent making that their top issue. The COVID-19 pandemic and health...

A draft deal emerges from COP26, but climate activists say it’s lacking certain details. How countries are being pushed to take concrete action, as two of the world’s worst polluters issue new pledges. Plus, the excruciating pain for patients who have had their surgery postponed due to the pandemic. How long will it take to...