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Why a Kelowna business owner is now taking the security of his staff into his own hands. And what you need to know about respiratory illness season with a new COVID-19 variant and vaccine making the rounds.

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control has raised its risk level for mpox to moderate, and Canadian experts say the strain of monkeypox spreading rapidly through African countries could make its way here. Joe Scarpelli has the details and more in Health Matters for Aug. 16, 2024.

Health Canada has approved an updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine to protect against the variants of the virus currently circulating. The move comes just after the agency approved Moderna’s updated mRNA COVID vaccine earlier this week. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Sep. 20, 2024.

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...

Multiple provinces have suspended their COVID-19 vaccination campaigns and withdrawn or destroyed unused and expired shots targeting the XBB variant of the virus. Some provinces noted Health Canada ordered said destruction despite no available formula targeting the latest strain. Sean Previl reports on what we know and when the new vaccines are expected.

“Breaking” is a brand-new sport at the Paris Olympics, and Vancouver’s Philip Kim clinched the country’s first gold medal in the sport on Saturday. A mix of acrobatics and stylized footwork set to music, its name is a variation on “break dancing.” Touria Izri recently sat down with the b-boy known as ‘Phil Wizard’ on...

WATCH: Canada’s men’s soccer team ended its run in the 2024 Copa America tournament on Tuesday night, after a historic semifinal match against Argentina, losing 2-0. Kayla McLean speaks to crushed soccer fans to get their thoughts on the valiant efforts of Team Canada.

For the first time, researchers in Barcelona, Spain have found that people who have two copies of the APOE4 gene are virtually guaranteed to develop Alzheimer’s disease when they are older. Nivrita Ganguly spoke to Dr. Juan Fortea, who led this study, to find out what this means for early detection and prevention of the...

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Award-winning dietitian Shahzadi Devje unveils her pantry-inspired salad creations. From a budget-friendly tuna salad to vibrant grated carrot delights, Shahzadi shares expert tips and recipes to elevate your spring salad game. Plus, how to make the most of canned tuna and get creative with variations on classic salads.

The JN.1 variant has now become the most dominant strain on the planet, according to data tracked by the World Health Organization (WHO), following a rise in transmission over the holiday period. The director general says it is certain there are more increases in other countries that are not being reported. Katherine Ward has this...

David Soul, one half of ‘Starsky and Hutch,’ died Thursday at the age of 80. Soul was best known for his role as Ken “Hutch” Hutchinson in the beloved 1970s American cop show. The actor died after “a valiant battle for his life,” according to his wife. A cause of death is yet to be...

Indulge in the festive spirit as Chef Lynn Crawford whisks up sugary wonders in the TMS Kitchen! From the ultimate Sugar Cookie Board to delightful variations, join the holiday baking extravaganza for a sprinkle of joy

Indulge in the festive spirit as Chef Lynn Crawford whisks up sugary wonders in the TMS Kitchen! From the ultimate Sugar Cookie Board to delightful variations, join the holiday baking extravaganza for a sprinkle of joy

Health Canada has granted approval to lift a ban on blood donations from people who lived or travelled in the United Kingdom, Ireland or France for long periods of time in the 1980s and 1990s, Canadian Blood Services said Wednesday. It marks a significant change to a ban that was adopted more than two decades...

Manitoba Hydro minister Adrien Sala accused the former PC government of trying to “bury Hydro’s Q2 net variance of $600 million.” The opposition fired back saying, “The variance was reported and the fluctuation is due to Q2’s drought.”

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.

Nova Scotia is set to pioneer a groundbreaking advancement in cancer care with a new A.I.-powered radiotherapy system. As Megan King reports, Nova Scotia Health and Varian announced that the QEII hospital in Halifax will be the first hospital in the world to use the Ethos therapy system.

Epidemiologist Cynthia Carr joined Clay Young to talk about COVID-19 variants, Flu season and the importance of getting vaccinated.

Dr. Isaac Bogoch provides a timely Halloween COVID update, sharing tips on safe trick-or-treating and addresses concerns about post-party health impacts. He also discusses the new H-V-1 variant, booster shot statistics, and insights into the fall COVID and flu season.