There were two planned screenings of Vaxxed II: The People’s Truth at the LeBrun Recreation Centre.

Vaccine hesitancy was named one of the top health threats by the World Health Organization for 2019.

Ted Kuntz of Vaccine Choice Canada said if Bill 39 were to become law, the group would pursue a challenge to the Supreme Court of Canada if necessary.

Vaccine hesitancy - the reluctance or refusal to get immunized despite vaccines being readily available - is becoming a global concern.

"We're in the middle of a measles outbreak. There are over a thousand cases in the 'states. And yet we have someone coming who spreads lies," said Dr. Eric Cadesky.

The mother of Nevaeh Denine is furious her daughter's altered image was used online as part of an anti-vaccination campaign.

The lawyer for a Kentucky high school student who wasn't allowed to participate in school activities because he wasn't vaccinated for chickenpox says his client has now contracted the illness.

Dr. Theresa Tam said Friday in Ottawa that bots have been spreading false claims about vaccinations and increasing tensions on the issue.

Over 50 people who may have been exposed to measles this week went to get vaccinated at a clinic on Friday in Calgary. Meanwhile, another clinic has been busy at the Alberta Children's Hospital trying to convince vaccine hesitant parents to get their kids immunized.

Facebook says it will take its cue from global health organizations, such as the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which have publicly identified verifiable vaccine hoaxes.