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Toronto Public Health officials say two cases of an Mpox variant that was yet to be seen in the city have been reported. Health officials say the cases are travel-related and are the same strain that has been associated with outbreaks in part of Central and Eastern Africa. Katherine Ward has this story and more...

A new flu strain that’s been circulating internationally is now raising concern here in Canada. We speak to infectious diseases expert Dr. Isaac Bogosh about the H3N2 flu variant.

With the Toronto Blue Jays falling short of a World Series title, fans across the country are left thinking what could have been Sunday. But as Johnny James reports, the fan base decided to reflect on the magic of the team’s valiant run and held their heads high in defeat.

It’s not what we might expect but it is possible to get the sniffles, or worse, in the summer. New data from the U.S. shows that COVID-19 activity is rising and the most common variant is a new one, called Stratus. Nivrita Ganguly has this story and more in Health Matters for Aug. 15, 2025.

The COVID-19 variant that may be driving a recent rise in cases in some parts of the world has earned a new nickname: “razor blade throat” COVID. That’s because the variant — NB.1.8.1. or “Nimbus” — may cause painful sore throats. Dr. Gorfinkel joins us to break down what to know and other top health...

On today’s episode of The Morning Show: We get the latest on the razor blade throat COVID variant with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel. Plus, we get a full entertainment round up with Morgan Hoffman. Then we speak to Rebel Wilson and Anna Camp about their new movie. Also, we speak to Nancy Hixt about the latest...

Britain’s health security agency says another case of the Mpox variant clade 1b had been detected in England, but this time, in a person who had no reported travel history or link with previously confirmed cases in the country. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

In a year-end interview with Global News, Canada’s chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam said that with improved surveillance methods and updated vaccines, the country is in an encouraging place to deal with emerging COVID-19 variants.

On today’s episode of The Morning Show: Latest revelations from Prince Harry’s ’60 Minutes’ interview. Plus, the latest on the new COVID variant detected in Canada. And, rethinking meal planning and grocery shopping in 2023. Plus, tips on strengthening the bond between you and your pet this year. And on Parenting Playbook: refreshing and rebooting...

Countries should consider recommending passengers wear masks on long-haul flights to counter the latest Omicron subvariant of COVID-19, given its rapid spread across the U.S., World Health Organization (WHO) officials said on Tuesday. In Europe, the XBB.1.5 subvariant is being detected in small but growing numbers, WHO officials said in a press briefing.

Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino said Monday that the Liberals plan to introduce a gun buyback program, two years after the government announced a ban on over 1,500 models and variants of what it considers assault-style firearms. Mendicino said such firearms are automatically prohibited when they enter the market in the future. “We will continue...

As public safety measures are being loosened in Canada and western nations, one country is ramping up as it sees increased infection of the latest variant. China is putting restrictions in place in a handful of cities as stealth omicron spreads across the country. Kyle Benning has more.

Canada’s chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam urged Canadians to get up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccines, including a booster dose if eligible, as the BA.2 sub-variant of Omicron is spreading in the country, albeit at a “slow rate.” She said while there could be a “blip” in the spring, vaccines and wearing a mask...

B.C. health officials have released a written report with daily COVID-19 numbers on Friday, March 18. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has analysis of the numbers and has details of the BA.2 subvariant associated with Omicron

While the worst of the Omicron variant and the COVID-19 pandemic itself might seem to be behind us, the situation in long-term care homes is still serious. Jordan Armstrong has the details and the criticism of how the B.C. government has handled the crisis.

In a heated exchange during Tuesday’s session of question period, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland was grilled about the economy and affordability in Canada by Conservative MP Gerard Deltell. Though Freeland claimed before the Omicron variant put Canada in a chokehold, the nation’s economy fully recovered from the pandemic recession. However, even though she claimed...

Dr. Alex Wong speaks about the COVID resurgence, the BA.2 variant and more.

Quebec is urging the public to exercise caution as the province braces for the 6th wave of the pandemic, driven by an even more transmissible Omicron sub-variant. Dr. Mitch joins Global’s Laura Casella to discuss what safety measures are most affective against the latest outbreak.

During a COVID-19 update Friday, Canada’s chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam said fully vaccinated Canadians who experienced a COVID-19 infection should wait at least three months to get a booster shot after symptoms start or testing positive, according to Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI). The longer interval between infection and vaccination...

Quebec is urging people to be prudent amid rising COVID-19 cases as the province says it is possibly gearing up for a sixth wave of the pandemic driven by the even more transmissible BA.2 Omicron subvariant. Felicia Parrillo reports.