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Conservative MP Dean Allison held a news conference Thursday on Parliament Hill to provide an update on his call for an inquiry into Canadians who may have been injured by COVID-19 vaccines. Allison said that stories of Canadians adversely affected by the vaccine are important for government accountability and to learn from for future health...

Canadians with documented injuries from the COVID-19 vaccine are demanding compensation. Three thousand Canadians say they’ve been permanently injured as a result of those vaccines and they’ll have their chance to share their stories in Ottawa later this year. As Melissa Ridgen reports, they’re hoping to spur the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) to...

Western University Sociology Professor Kaitlynn Mendes speaks with Global News Morning about the federal government’s proposed social media ban for Canadian youth under the age of 16.

The city of Edmonton is considering changes to its parking rules that could see drivers paying for parking more often, such as at more city facilities and getting rid of the 15-minute free grace period. A downtown business is worried the changes could add to the frustration they say customers already have with the current...

A B.C. man who is one of the rare cases of suffering a debilitating reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine says he’s living a bureaucratic nightmare trying to get compensation. As Paul Johnson reports, he says the ordeal has left him in financial ruin during what should be his ‘golden years.’

It’s understandable the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship is triggering unease and flashbacks to the COVID-19 pandemic, but doctors underscore there are big differences between the two diseases. As Mike Armstrong explains, hantavirus has already been tracked and managed by doctors for decades.

In Lethbridge, Alta., performers are celebrating their 15th anniversary with a first for them — a production of William Shakespeare’s King Lear. As Justin Sibbet reports, the performance is about finding confidence and providing a boost to the community.

Winnipeg ranks 10th on Royal LePage’s list of most affordable cities in Canada. And local realtors say more buyers from larger, more expensive cities are considering the move to Winnipeg as they look for more affordable homes. Katherine Dornian reports.

India’s high commissioner says his country is considering Canada as a potential supplier of crude oil. Officials from both Canada and India are now meeting regularly to discuss the sourcing of Canadian energy. Reggie Cecchini has this story and more in Business Matters for June 11, 2026.

2019 feels like a lifetime ago: the Raptors were NBA champions, ‘Avengers: Endgame’ was in theatres, and the COVID-19 pandemic was still months away. It was also the last time a ‘Star Wars’ film arrived in theaters, a run that ended with ‘The Rise of Skywalker.’ 2026 sees the iconic sci-fi franchise returning to the...

A Montreal woman was shocked to learn that the Canada Revenue Agency is demanding she repay more than $12,000 in CERB payments she received during the Covid-19 pandemic. The artist insists she was fully eligible for the aid. As Dan Spector reports, she is far from the only one facing this issue.

The World Health Organization (WHO) says the risk to the public remains low following the recent outbreak of hantavirus. As of Friday morning, a total of 10 cases had been reported, including three deaths, eight who were lab confirmed, and two people who are considered probable. Officials say that because of the long incubation period,...

Four Canadians exposed to a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, are expected to arrive in British Columbia on Sunday under strict isolation protocols. At a press conference on Sunday, B.C. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said none of the passengers are showing symptoms, but warned the virus has an incubation period...

A new round of COVID-19 booster vaccines are back for seniors and people at highest risk. A seniors’ advocate says limited outreach is holding participation back in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, as fewer people rolled up their sleeves in 2025. Reeti Meenakshi Rohilla reports.

The World Health Organization will begin a co-ordinated effort to disembark passengers aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship Sunday morning following an outbreak of hantavirus. Officials say small boats will take groups of passengers to the dock in Tenerife, Spain, where they will undergo a medical screening. As Candace Cole reports, passengers who are considered...

U.S. President Donald Trump is looking over a new 14-point proposal submitted by Iran last week that calls for an end to the war within 30 days. As Candice Cole reports, Trump has already signaled he’s prepared to reject the new terms. Oil exports to countries such as Syria have been an economic lifeline for...

New data shows there was a significant surge of RSV hospitalizations after the COVID-19 pandemic. The study offers insight into the reality of who is most at risk and how vaccines introduced since that time have changed the game. Health reporter Katherine Ward has the details.

On the 6th anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic declaration, advocates say there have been no meaningful improvements to long-term care. Anthony Pizzino with the National Association of Federal Retirees joins Global News Morning to talk about what needs to change.

Nearly 1,000 Calgarians were welcomed into the Catholic church during Easter Vigil celebrations, according to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary. It says these numbers have been rising since the COVID-19 pandemic.

A Montreal long-term care home is now facing a class-action lawsuit over the alleged mismanagement of a COVID-19 outbreak in 2020. A Quebec judge authorized the lawsuit which alleges the private residence failed to follow proper protocol to manage the virus. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for April 8, 2026.