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Hantavirus self-isolation complete for 34 Canadians, Health Canada saysAn outbreak of Andes hantavirus was declared aboard the MV Hondius in early May, leading to three deaths. More than 120 people were evacuated from the ship and monitored.CanadaJun 24
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Canada temporarily bars foreign nationals who visited Congo amid Ebola riskOttawa is launching a temporary ban on foreign nationals entering Canada if they have visted DRC, the site of an ebola outbreak, 21 days before coming to this country.HealthJul 19
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Health Canada approves clinical trial for Moderna’s mRNA Ebola vaccineCanada is now the second country to authorize a Phase I clinical trial for a Bundibugyo virus vaccine candidate after the U.K., according to federal officials in a news release.HealthAug 4
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First Canadian hantavirus case confirmed in B.C. patientOne persona has now tested positive for hantavirus. Nine people in Canada are classified as high-risk due to exposure to the rare strain of virus and have been self-isolating.HealthMay 17
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Hantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius cruise ship officially over: WHOOn Thursday, the WHO stated that the last identified contact of an exposed person completed quarantine and tested negative for the virus.HealthJul 3
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26 ‘low-risk’ Canadian air passengers may have hantavirus exposureCurrently, nine individuals in Canada in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia have been classified as high-risk exposure cases and have been directed to self-isolate.HealthMay 14
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As Ebola spreads, Canada to require 21-day isolation for those from regionImmigration authorities are also temporarily suspending applications from Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan and Uganda effective Wednesday.CanadaMay 26
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Are Ebola travel restrictions necessary? PHAC, health experts disagreeHealth officials have cited the FIFA World Cup as justification, but some infectious disease experts are siding with the WHO in saying travel restrictions will have little effect.HealthMay 28
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Ontario not currently testing asymptomatic people isolating over hantavirusAn Ontario couple who disembarked from the remote South Atlantic island of St. Helena are isolating in Grey Bruce. A third who may have been exposed on a flight is in Peel Region.HealthMay 11
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Canadian in B.C. hospital with ‘mild’ hantavirus symptomsB.C.’s top doctor is expected to provide an update on Canadians isolating after exposure to a rare hantavirus strain linked to an Antarctic cruise ship.HealthMay 16
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7 more in Ontario told to isolate, considered ‘low-risk’ hantavirus contactsAnother six are isolating in Alberta and British Columbia, and remain asymptomatic for hantavirus, according to provincial health officials.HealthMay 12
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Life after music: What some artists have done for second actsFor most musicians, there comes a time when you have to hang it up and find something else to do with your life. Here are the stories of some very interesting second acts.EntertainmentJul 19
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Trump declares end to Iran ceasefire, threatens to cut off trade with SpainTrump's remarks, also declaring the fragile ceasefire with Iran to be over, overshadowed a summit that European leaders had hoped would project unity and support for UkraineWorldJul 8
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3 Canadians isolating in 2 provinces over possible hantavirus exposureTwo Canadians who were aboard a cruise ship that was the site of a hantavirus outbreak are now in Ontario, officials said, while a third possible contact is isolating in Quebec.HealthMay 7
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Victoria Imam says he forgives man who attacked, spat on himImam Ebrahim Ali told Global News that last Thursday night a man approached his vehicle, opened his car door and tried to pull him out.CrimeJun 22
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Feds’ AI bill good ‘first step’ but safety advocates say more work neededThe bill includes measures to lower the risk of chatbots communicating harmful content and crisis intervention protocols for cases involving self-harm, suicide or violence.CanadaJun 21
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Come with me into the strange world of music-based conspiracy theoriesCan you fit headphones over tinfoil hats? If so, that might be the way to investigate some of these music-based conspiracy theories.EntertainmentJul 12
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4 Canadians isolating from hantavirus cruise in ‘critical period’ B.C. top doctorFour Canadian passengers who were onboard MV Hondius during a hantavrius will fly to an airport near Quebec City where they'll switch planes to return to British Columbia.CanadaMay 10
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Clive Davis, music industry executive, dead at 94'To the world, our father was the iconic music legend whose vision, instincts, and relentless pursuit of excellence shaped the soundtrack of countless lives,' his family said.EntertainmentJun 22
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A list of all the Canadian products Trump wants to hit with 50% tariffsU.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer also stated on Monday that the tariffs will impact 'nearly $20 billion in imports from Canada.'CanadaJul 21