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The Quebec government has recently announced an expansion of free access to the shingles vaccine. Shingles is a common condition that can be serious, with about 27,000 cases reported in Quebec each year. Dr. Omobola Sobanjo, Public Health Director for the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region, joins Global News Morning host Laura Casella to share what you need...

It’s that time of year again — when Quebecers are being reminded to roll up their sleeves. The province’s annual vaccination campaign against the flu and COVID-19 is underway. But this year, the vaccines aren’t free for everyone. As Felicia Parrillo explains, some residents will have to pay.

Despite Alberta and Quebec charging residents to get the COVDI-19 vaccine, Saskatchewan is continuing to offer it free of charge.

Alberta’s already done it, and soon, COVID-19 vaccines also won’t be free of charge for some people in Quebec. Heather Yourex-West explains Quebec’s decision, which groups can still get subsidized shots, and what the medical community thinks.

U.S. censorship fears deepen after ABC puts “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on pause. How Prime Minister Mark Carney is trying to strengthen Canada-Mexico relations. Why Quebec is joining Alberta in ending free COVID-19 vaccinations for some people. Plus, the rise of Canada’s women’s national rugby team.

A case of measles was detected at the Rialto Theatre in Montreal. Public Health is asking those who were in attendance and who haven’t been vaccinated to isolate. As Elizabeth Zogalis reports, a rise in the number of cases in and outside of Quebec is cause for concern.

After protests in Montreal, Quebec, Canada turned violent over the weekend, Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre pointed the finger at the Liberal government on Monday during question period in the House of Commons. “It’s what happens after nine years of a woke prime minister pushing radical, woke identity politics dividing people by race, gender, vaccine...

As of March 12, Quebec is phasing out vaccine passports and ending capacity limits in various venues and masks will no longer be mandatory by mid-April in most public spaces. Global’s Olivia O’Malley takes a closer look at the risks and rewards of the removal of COVID-19 health restrictions.

Despite the Quebec government’s decision to lift the province’s vaccine passport, it will still be required at some businesses and places in the healthcare network past March 14. There are some businesses and organizations that say the March deadline is too quick and plan to continue to require clients and visitors to show proof of...

Moderna will set up the first mRNA vaccine production site in Canada, bringing hundreds of jobs to the city. Premier François Legault calls it a ‘win’ for Quebec and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau believes it will better arm Canada to deal with future pandemics. Gloria Henriquez reports.

Quebec public health officials say they will decide next week if the mask mandate will stay or go after May 14. This comes as COVID-19 re-infections are increasing and vaccination rates are lagging. But as Gloria Henriquez reports, health authorities say the peak of the sixth wave is now behind in Quebec.

The 5- to 11-year-old age group remains the lowest vaccination rate in Quebec and the numbers barely budged during the holidays. Health care workers are trying to get more youths vaccinated before in-class learning resumes in less than two weeks. Phil Carpenter reports.

Immunization efforts continue in Quebec with people aged 40 and older eligible to make appointments for a third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. By next week, all Quebec adults will be able to register for their booster shot. But as Tim Sargeant reports, some say more efforts need to be made to speed up the...

Quebec Premier François Legault announced Tuesday the government would be imposing a health tax on those who refuse to get vaccinated for COVID-19 for non-medical reasons. While no dollar amount was given, Legault said he wanted it to be a “significant” amount, adding the tax would not apply to those with legitimate exemptions.

Stephane Beaulac, constitutional law professor at the University of Montreal, said Tuesday that while the new health tax announced for unvaccinated Quebec adults could be challenged under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms or the Quebec Charter, it could be difficult to succeed. He said this is because though it would likely be challenged...

Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 continue to increase in Quebec. Officials say the majority of patients in intensive care are people who haven’t received the vaccine. And now, the premier wants to tax those who aren’t vaccinated against COVID-19. Gloria Henriquez reports.

Quebec’s idea of imposing an extra tax on those who refuse to get vaccinated against COVID-19 continues to generate a lot of discussion. People who work with marginalized communities are just some of those expressing concerns. Dan Spector reports.

Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh on Tuesday said he was “concerned” about a proposal by the government of Quebec to tax its residents who are not vaccinated against COVID-19. “It’s starting us down a path of eroding the universality of our health-care system,” Singh said.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday that while the federal government was looking at COVID-19 vaccine certification, what some have referred to as vaccine “passports” for international travel, it was up to provinces to decide a domestic approach. Quebec, for example, is considering using a vaccine passport for things like gyms if the province were...

Although the data still needs to be scrutinized, Quebec company Medicago says its latest trial suggests the COVID-19 vaccine it’s produced with GlaxoSmithKline is showing promise. Jamie Mauracher explains where the Canadian-made shot is now in the approval process, and its implications beyond this country.