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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.

New data shows a significant spike in the number of adults taking ADHD medication in recent years. Health reporter Katherine Ward unpacks what researchers say is driving the trend and some of the concerns they have about the growing numbers. 

A new CAMH Monitor report shows that while fewer Ontarians are drinking overall, the harmful alcohol habits that emerged during the pandemic are still lingering, and in some cases intensifying. Dr. Leslie Buckley, Chief of the Addictions Division at CAMH, joins Noor Ra’fat to discuss which patterns are most concerning, who remains most at risk,...

There have been countless studies highlighting the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health. Now a new report suggests what was thought to be a short-term impact has persisted resulting in long-term trends of poor mental wellness. Caryn Lieberman explains.

People aren’t paying attention to COVID-19 as much as they once did but years later, there are some Albertans who continue to suffer. People with long COVID say the disease has impacted everything from their relationships to work and daily life is a struggle. As Sarah Komadina explains, some sufferers are battling with WCB after...

Canada’s economic output shrank in the fourth quarter, marking the slowest pace of annual growth in a decade, outside of the pandemic. But overall, spending was up, which bodes well for the economy in the months ahead. This data comes amid a major U.S. tech firm’s announcement of thousands of layoffs. The company plans to...

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...

Health-care system concerns have been front and centre since the pandemic, regardless of the political party in power. As Vasilios Bellos reports, many feel something needs to change soon.

Mortgage delinquency rates are up in B.C., as people locked into five-year terms from the pandemic-era lows are having to renew at much higher rates, and Canadians are cutting back on Valentines spending this year. BIV’s Tyler Orton has your business news.

Canadian air travel to the United States dropped 12.5 per cent in December compared to 2024, marking the 11th straight month of year-over-year decreases. All eight of Canada’s largest airport posted double digit declines, with passenger counts to the U.S. remaining below pre-pandemic levels. Jazan Grewal has this story and more in Business Matters for Feb....

Kids participation in sports across the province is back up to pre-pandemic levels, according to Sport Manitoba. While registration numbers are being celebrated, it’s also coming with additional challenges. Teagan Rasche has more on the state of kids sports in Manitoba.

For more than a century Peace Arch Park has served as both a gathering place, and a monument to the world’s longest undefended border. Since the Covid Pandemic began how the park is used has changed dramatically. A new film looks at these changes and their impact of people on both sides of the border.

Thousands of Canadian restaurants closed in 2025, with thousands more projected to suffer the same fate this year. That as more than three times as many Manitoba restaurants aren’t making money compared to before the pandemic. Vasilios Bellos reports.

After more than half a century, a group of former classmates from a rural high school is proving that friendship — and a good tradition — can stand the test of time. Jesse Reynolds went to Harrowsmith to see how one idea sparked during the pandemic has turned into a regular reunion.

More Albertans demand the province improve the health-care system in the wake of an Edmonton father’s ER waiting room death. Second-degree murder charges are laid after a couple was killed near Grande Prairie in what RCMP called a targeted shooting. Edmonton digs out from a massive Christmas snowfall. Long COVID sufferers speak out, years after...

While some GTA transit agencies have bounced back from the pandemic, ridership remains low on the TTC. The transit commission is expected to miss budgeted ridership projections in 2025 due to lower-than-expected returns to the office and a drop in international students. Matthew Bingley reports.

A recent study warns social media is driving an increase in disordered eating behaviours among B.C. teens. As Kylie Stanton reports, it’s something experts say has become more prevalent since the pandemic. 

Premier François Legault acknowledged Friday he has taken another political hit after Christian Dubé stepped down as health minister and quit the CAQ. Dubé leaves behind a complicated legacy as the health system’s top bureaucrat, a role he assumed in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dan Spector looks back at Dubé’s tenure and examines...

Kelowna has the highest unemployment rate in Canada. It is now even higher than it was during the peak of the pandemic. Victoria Femia has the details.

Interior Health is moving to having one overnight physician watching over four emergency departments using virtual care. And Kelowna now has the highest unemployment rate in Canada at 11 per cent – even higher than during the pandemic.