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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...

Thursday marks National Burger Day. Now is the time to reinvent a classic recipe. Chef Raquel Fox joins Ross Hull with delicious variations on everyone’s favourite, including a smashed-fish-burger that will be the star at your next barbecue.

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.

The new EG.5 COVID variant is becoming the dominant strain in the U.K. and the U.S., and now appears to have arrived in Canada. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch discusses possible impacts the variant could have on us.

The new COVID-19 subvariant HV.1 is gaining traction across Canada, making up one-third of reported cases as of the end of October. Epidemiologists say it’s not clear whether it’s more contagious than other variants.

Health Canada approved use of the Moderna SpikeVAX COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, marking the first shot to be approved to target the KP.2 variant of SARS-CoV-2. According to some provinces, the vaccine is likely to be delivered to jurisdictions in October, which would be in time for fall vaccination campaigns. As Sean Previl reports, some...

Out of 99 new positive cases discovered in the Simcoe Muskoka Region, health officials say 97 are linked to a long-term care home in Barrie and all of those people are likely affected by the fast-spreading U.K. variant. There are concerns the highly contagious strain of the virus is more widespread than initially thought. Miranda...

Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott told reporters Monday that continued spread of COVID-19 variants represents a significant threat to getting the pandemic under control. Shallima Maharaj delves into why they’re generating so much concern.

While some areas of the province will see restrictions begin to ease, Toronto will not. The government has a date in mind for when that could change, but Dr. Eileen de Villa says setting a hard timeline is not possible with the current threat of COVID-19 variants. Matthew Bingley reports.

Variant cases have been discovered in pockets of Ontario, including much of the GTA. Doctors are concerned those numbers are likely much higher. Morganne Campbell reports.

Ski hills across Ontario are preparing to reopen as a provincial stay-at-home order is lifted in many areas outside the greater Toronto area. But as Morganne Campbell reports, there’s mounting concern about the spread of variants and region hopping is being discouraged.

Commuters who travelled by GO Train on Feb. 9 and Feb. 10 have been put on alert by officials in York Region and Metrolinx. This follows a confirmed case of a COVID-19 variant among their travellers. Shallima Maharaj hones in on public transportation in a time of pandemic.

Overall cases of COVID-19 may be dropping, but the medical officers of health for Peel Region and Toronto say variant cases pose a serious threat. Both have told the province’s top doctor that easing restrictions next week is the wrong move. Matthew Bingley reports.

The arrival of more vaccines earlier than expected means Toronto will be able to open three vaccination clinics next Wednesday. While the campaign is taking off, there continues to be a threat of progress falling apart due to variants of concern. Matthew Bingley reports.

COVID-19 case counts, positivity rates and the R-value are all trending up in Alberta, which also has more variant cases than anywhere else in Canada. Hospitalizations and ICU admissions are also rising, and now there are increased calls for the province to provide the latest COVID-19 modeling data. Nicole Stillger with more.