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Officials with the World Health Organization diffused widespread concerns that another global pandemic could unfold amid a cluster outbreak of a rare and deadly hantavirus — the Andean strain — on a Dutch cruise ship travelling from Argentina to Cape Verde. “This is not coronavirus. This is a very different virus,” Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove,...

Ugandan health authorities report two new Ebola cases, as the number of suspected cases reached 900 in neighbouring Congo, where the outbreak originated. Dr. Joanne Liu, Director of the Pandemic and Emergency Readiness Lab and Professor of Global and Public Health with McGill University, joins Miranda Anthistle to discuss the latest details on this growing...

The World Health Organization has raised its risk assessment to ‘very high’ in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as a deadly Ebola outbreak continues to spread in the region and into Uganda. Global’s Jazan Grewal is joined by Dr. Joanne Liu, Director of the Pandemic and Emergency Readiness Lab, to discuss how Canadian public...

A global health emergency has been declared over a rare and deadly strain of the Ebola virus. The World Health Organization says the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Uganda, is behind at least 80 suspected deaths and 246 suspected cases. While it does not meet the threshold for a pandemic, officials warn...

During the pandemic, millions of Canadians relied on the Canada Emergency Response Benefit, or CERB. People who signed up received an automated message — but tens of thousands who never applied also received the same message. “The CRA website lacked robust security controls to prevent criminals from hijacking people’s accounts,” says David Shipley of Beauceron...

A new study is shedding light on a sharp increase in RSV-related hospitalizations among children in Canada. Researchers at the Montreal Children’s Hospital and the BC Children’s Hospital found that cases more than doubled in 2022–2023 compared to pre-pandemic levels. Dr. Jesse Papenburg, pediatric infectious disease specialist at the Montreal Children’s Hospital and co-lead author...

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.

Canada’s economic output shrank in the fourth quarter, marking the slowest pace of annual growth in a decade, outside of the pandemic. This data comes as a major U.S. tech firm announced thousands of layoffs and said it plans to replace workers with artificial intelligence (AI). Global looks at whether it’s a sign of changes...

Parental trust in childhood vaccines has declined following the COVID-19 pandemic according to a new international study. The findings suggest it may be contributing to the global rise measles cases. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Oct. 28, 2025. 

Children going to school for the first time are being watched closely this year. Born during the height of the COVID pandemic, these kids spent their first years in lockdown with little social contact outside their own families. Global’s Melissa Ridgen has the story on how prepared these children are for kindergarten and all the...

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says he will be attending the upcoming G7 leaders’ summit in Kananaskis, Alta., later this month, thanking Prime Minister Mark Carney for his invitation. Modi has attended four G7 summits in person since 2019, and a fifth virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic. But the invitation has stirred up controversy with...

A long-term care facility in Calgary may be undergoing some big changes following a review by Alberta Health’s licensing branch. Global News recieved an internal memo citing the relocation of complex mental health program — that moved into Carewest Colonel Belcher during the pandemic. Sarah Offin explains the impact to families.

The pandemic was a challenging time for everyone, including kids. Global’s Laura Casella asks psychologist Jamie Duggan about the importance of coping with difficult feelings and her new book on emotion regulation for children.

A summer staple for Montrealers and visitors alike, La Ronde is excited to announce its return to normal operations, with no pandemic restrictions, including the return of the world renowned Montreal International Fireworks Competition. Global’s Kim Sullivan is live on location with all the details.

In this era when many government officials are warning about the consequences of climate change, concerns are growing that not enough people are using public transit. Ridership in Montreal remains well below the pre-pandemic levels and the STM is anticipating it will lose tens of millions of dollars in revenues in 2023. As a result,...

A new Ipsos poll conducted for Global News found nearly a third of Canadians say they are less trusting of information from social media than they were prior to the pandemic. The poll also shows some significant generational divides around trust and regulation of online spaces. Mike Armstrong explains.

Higher prices are on the menu in Canadian restaurants according to a new report by Restaurants Canada. Global News Morning speaks with Western Canada Vice President, Mark von Schellwitz, about how restaurants are facing another speedbump on the road to recovery after years of pandemic-related challenges.

Calgary emergency physician and photographer Heather Patterson joins Global News Calgary to discuss her newly released book “Shadows and Light” and her experience navigating the pandemic.

On the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, François Legault visited the site of a former residential school. That was overshadowed by a report that was released Friday showing the Quebec government mismanaged the pandemic, putting Legault on the defensive. Meanwhile, the Parti Québécois leader was navigating his own controversy in the final days of...

Siloam Mission’s Communications Manager Luke Thiessen spoke with Global Winnipeg on Friday about a special Thanksgiving meal. The event marks the first seating at close to pre-pandemic capacity. However, Thiessen said Siloam is being cautious and allowing some space for social distancing.