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Asked how Canada is justifying these restrictions after the World Health Organization warned against them – suggesting they are fueled by fear and not rooted in science – Michel, and Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab said the decision was made in alignment with the U.S. and Mexico, as all three countries begin hosting the 2026...

Health Minister Marjorie Michel faced heat from reporters Thursday, questioning her for the government’s decision Tuesday to require incoming travellers from all Ebola-affected regions to self-isolate for 21 days effective immediately. Despite condemnation from both the World Health Organization (WHO) and the African Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Michel said the upcoming FIFA World...

The Public Health Agency of Canada is laying out new rules for travelers, as the Ebola outbreak in central Africa continues to worsen. The new measures include mandatory self-isolation and a temporary immigration ban from certain countries. Lexy Benedict reports.

More Canadians have now been told to either self-isolate or self-monitor after the deadly hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius luxury cruise ship. Heidi Petracek reports on the precautions being taken, and what some doctors say the World Health Organization needs to do next.

All the Canadian passengers from the MV Hondius cruise struck by hantavirus in the southern Atlantic Ocean are now back in the country and self-isolating. Heidi Petracek reports on what we’re learning about some of them, how they’re doing, and the cruise captain’s message to the public.

All the Canadians on the cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak are now in self-isolation. U.S. President Donald Trump blasts Iran’s offer to end the war. Why it’s been so tough to revoke the Canadian citizenship of a man convicted of supporting terrorism. Plus, the deep divisions that’s led to five countries boycotting Eurovision.

Four Canadians who were stranded on a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship were finally back on home soil Sunday. They touched down on a repatriation flight in Bagotville, Que., in the afternoon before being flown to an undisclosed location in British Columbia where they will self-isolate for at least 21 days. Health officials say they are not...

Four Canadians who were stranded on a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship were finally back on home soil Sunday. They touched down on a repatriation flight in Bagotville, Que., in the afternoon before being flown to an undisclosed location in British Columbia where they will self-isolate for at least 21 days. Health officials say they are not...

It’s considered a crucial lifeline for many, and a key tool to break isolation for people living with mental illness. The MusiArt choir at the MUHC has been helping psychiatric patients build self-esteem and connections for close to 30 years. But now the group is planning their last concert after a drop in funding from...

A new study released by the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation finds a significant rise in stress and depression among Canadian men. It also finds one in two men may face social isolation, yet most don’t seek any professional mental health support. Kenton Boston with the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation and psychologist Dr. Robert Selles joined...

Lu Kala is living the pop girl’s dream! She talks to us about her single ‘Who’s Gonna’, working with her idol Katy Perry and receiving an exciting award from Billboard Canada. All successes considered, the most important to her is that she’s made her younger self proud.

Students across New Brunswick are out of class this week for March Break. And when they return, things are going to be a little different. Masks, social distancing and self-isolation will no longer be required in the school system. Travis Fortnum takes a look.

Saskatchewan eases up on self-isolation and close contact protocols regardless of vaccination status.

A number of Kingston-area schools go on-line after new self isolation requirements impact staffing.

A Kelowna teen is relieved to be back home after spending weeks witnessing the COVID-19 outbreak in Italy first hand. Clark Coombs is self-isolating at home.. And as Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, he’s urging everyone to follow Canada’s pandemic orders to prevent the worst from happening here.

Health Minister Adrian Dix said on Friday the province won’t follow Alberta’s plans to end COVID-19 contact tracing and self-isolation for people who test positive. Dix says Alberta has “outstanding public health leadership” and “no one needs to take an approach of blame.” He says we should be supporting other communities at this time instead.

With only days to go before the Tokyo Olympics, organizers are defending their pandemic game plan, as two athletes staying in the Olympic Village test positive. Meanwhile, bad timing hits British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who is self-isolating from a COVID-19 exposure as the England prepares for its grand reopening gamble. Plus, why deforestation is...

New Brunswick will allow residents from Cumberland County to enter the province without having to self-isolate for 14 day or take a COVID-19 test when the province eases its border restrictions. Amherst mayor David Kogon says both provinces need to work in tandem. Jesse Thomas has more.

New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs announced on Wednesday that travellers from all Atlantic provinces would be able to come to New Brunswick without being required to isolate, and that border checks with Nova Scotia will be removed as of Thursday. Canadian travellers vaccinated with at least one dose won’t be required to self-isolate, but must...

The measures are meant to protect staffing levels in hospitals. Hospital workers showing symptoms will still have to self-isolate at home. Marianne Dimain reports.