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Quebec facing 10 confirmed cases of measles, top doctor says he’s ‘worried’Measles, which is highly contagious, is spread through sneezing, coughing and breathing. Some cases may be fatal, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada.HealthMar 4
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Is it worth a trip to the ED? Tips for parents when your kid’s feeling sickDr. Karen Gripp with Winnipeg's Children's Hospital Emergency Department said she's seen quite an uptick in younger patients recently, but not all have needed to be there.HealthDec 13, 2023
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Regina Public Library branches begin reopening as coronavirus pandemic continuesA handful of Regina Public Library branches reopened amid the novel coronavirus pandemic on Thursday, with all locations set to open July 13.CanadaJul 9, 2020
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Coronavirus: Guelph’s Stone Road Mall reopening FridayThe mall will have reduced hours — from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.Jun 9, 2020
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Edmonton plastics company hit by wave of orders for COVID-19 retail sneeze guardsAn Edmonton-based plastic producer is working seven days a week to keep up with the demand for protective barriers for retail spaces.EconomyApr 1, 2020
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Coronavirus worries grow globally as WHO reports more cases outside ChinaAbout 81,000 people around the globe have been sickened by the coronavirus that keeps finding new targets.WorldFeb 26, 2020
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Southwest Calgary 7-Eleven employee tests positive for COVID-19: company officials7-Eleven said a worker at the 615 Shawcliffe Gate S.W. location tested positive for COVID-19.Apr 25, 2020
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Ontario correctional worker raises concerns about COVID-19 spreading in province’s jails"There is supposed to be active screening of people in place when they enter institutions, but it's nothing more than a sign at the door."CanadaMar 23, 2020
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Toronto prepares for potential swine flu casesThere are currently no diagnosed cases of swine flu in Toronto, but the city is poised and ready to deal with incidents of infectionApr 28, 2009
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Here are all the germs your kids may be spreading while playing sportsThey’re swapping equipment, sharing water bottles and throwing sweat-drenched towels to each other – while kids love organized sports, germs can spread quickly through a team.HealthSep 27, 2017
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B.C. experts urge caution, courtesy as COVID restrictions changeIn the past, B.C.'s provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has made it clear she does not want to lift COVID-19 safety restrictions only to have to put them back again.HealthMar 10, 2022
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Saskatchewan small businesses still falling through cracks of federal, provincial supportsWhile businesses are slowly reopening in the province, the lingering losses from COVID-19 closures are weighing heavy on some local owners unable to access financial assistance.CanadaJun 4, 2020
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CDC redefines what counts as close contact for coronavirus, adds short encountersThe CDC advises anyone who has been in close contact with a COVID-19 patient to quarantine for two weeks.HealthOct 21, 2020
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COVID-19: Some business owners feeling left out of Saskatchewan’s reopening ‘roadmap’Global News spoke to a number of small business owners, including of a buffet and dance studio, about why they feel like the light at the end of the tunnel is still faint.CanadaMay 7, 2021
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Coronavirus: As caseload stabilizes, Quebec urges young people to heed warningThe number of deaths linked to the novel coronavirus remains unchanged on Monday at 5,667.HealthJul 27, 2020
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Canadian businesses are worried about getting PPE — so where can they get it?A survey of nearly 3,600 businesses found about 32 per cent that need safety supplies to operate anticipate a shortage of at least one type of product in the next three months.HealthAug 14, 2020
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Coronavirus: Spain, Italy demand help from European Union as crisis deepensSpain and Italy demanded more European help as they fight still-surging coronavirus infections amid the continent’s worst crisis since World War II.WorldMar 29, 2020
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Saskatchewan NDP leader encouraging public to wear masks to slow the spread of COVID-19The encouragement goes against federal guidelines that caution the public against using homemade masks, as they can provide a false sense of security for those not ill.PoliticsApr 5, 2020
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Full transcript of serial Robert Pickton’s conversation with undercover officerThe full transcript of serial killer Robert Pickton's conversations with an undercover police officer planted in his cell were publicly released Friday morning. The full text of those conversations are below.Aug 6, 2010
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Zach Galifiniakis’ beloved Web series debuts in a broadcast specialNEW YORK, N.Y. - Certainly, the Internet has its purposes, but there might be none greater than "Between Two Ferns."EntertainmentMay 3, 2012