Intense Flu Season Hits Canada Before Holidays
As the holidays near, Canada faces a severe flu season. Learn about the symptoms, risks, and how to protect yourself and your family during this critical period.
As the holidays near, Canada faces a severe flu season. Learn about the symptoms, risks, and how to protect yourself and your family during this critical period.
Emergency rooms in Edmonton are packed as influenza and COVID-19 cases surge. Doctors urge the sick to stay home for Christmas to curb the spread. Read the latest.
A powerful snowstorm is approaching Quebec, bringing strong winds and hazardous conditions. Residents are urged to prepare and stay informed as weather warnings are issued across the province.
Jill Promoli lost her healthy 2-year-old son Jude to influenza B in 2016. Following recent child flu deaths in Ontario, she urges vaccination and serious precautions.
London Health Sciences Centre reports increased hospital admissions, emergency visits, and outbreaks due to a busy influenza season. Get the latest details on the healthcare impact.
Influenza transmission is doubling weekly in Quebec, with a severe impact in schools. Montreal health experts advise flu shots, caution, and using 811 before ER visits for mild symptoms.
Ottawa's children's hospital is experiencing a significant rise in flu cases. Experts advise when to treat kids at home to ease pressure on healthcare. Learn the signs and how to help.
Quebec Premier François Legault suggests Health Minister Christian Dubé may leave office after the holidays, following the government's retreat on Bill 2. Get the full story on this political development.
Quebec provincial police are investigating a suspicious death in Saint-Jérôme. The incident was reported on December 17, 2025. Get the latest details on this developing story.
London, Ontario, faces an early and severe flu season, with the H3N2 strain prevalent. Health officials urge vaccination as cases rise rapidly. Learn the symptoms and how to protect yourself.
Flu-related hospital admissions have more than doubled in Canada. Health officials urge vaccination against the fast-spreading and severe H3N2 strain. Get the facts to protect your family.
Quebec's proposed constitution, Bill 1, faces fierce opposition from anglophone school boards who warn it strips their constitutional control and centralizes power in Quebec City. Read the details.
Beardy's and Okemasis Cree Nation in Saskatchewan postpones Christmas celebrations due to a serious influenza outbreak. Public health measures are in effect to protect community members.
Public health officials confirm three pediatric deaths linked to Influenza A complications in Ottawa and eastern Ontario. Authorities urge vigilance and vaccination.
New federal data reveals a sharp 61% rise in confirmed flu cases across Canada, with children and youth disproportionately affected. Saskatchewan reports nearly half of recent cases in patients under 20. Learn the latest impacts.
New federal data reveals a sharp 61% increase in confirmed influenza cases across Canada. Health officials urge vaccination as respiratory illnesses rise nationwide.
Humboldt penguins at a Paris zoo are being vaccinated against avian influenza in a preventive measure. Learn about the global efforts to protect wildlife from the virus.
Premier François Legault urges Quebecers to weigh their options carefully before the 2026 election, framing the choice as between him, the PQ's referendum, and the Liberals on language decline.
Multiple schools near Edmonton are managing outbreaks of respiratory illness as influenza vaccination numbers fall behind. Health officials urge preventative measures.
Saskatchewan health officials report a significant rise in flu and respiratory viruses. Learn the symptoms, risks, and how to protect yourself this season.
Toronto Public Health is urging physicians to prioritize influenza vaccinations for vulnerable patients as flu activity increases across the city. Protect yourself this season.
Ottawa Public Health confirms flu season has begun. Data shows Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) activity is increasing across Ontario. Stay informed on symptoms and prevention.
The Sûreté du Québec conducted major raids, seizing thousands of methamphetamine tablets, production equipment, and cash. Get the full details on this significant drug bust.
Canadian children's hospitals are experiencing a significant increase in influenza cases as an earlier-than-usual season takes hold. Health officials urge vaccination.
Quebec's government has halted talks on Bill 2, a controversial physician payment reform. The province's family doctors' federation warns the move will worsen the healthcare crisis and drive doctors away. Read the latest.
More than 300 Quebec organizations demand the withdrawal of Premier Legault's proposed constitution, calling it an undemocratic attack on rights. Read the full story.
Dr. Brent Roussin warns of significant influenza activity in Manitoba and urges public vaccination ahead of winter virus season. Get the latest health updates.
Ottawa's CHEO reports a worrying increase in flu cases and hospital admissions among children. Health officials urge vigilance and preventive measures as the season intensifies.
Quebec Liberal Leader Pablo Rodriguez faces a significant drop in support according to a new poll, highlighting a deepening crisis for the party. Explore the details and implications.
A detailed breakdown of the Quebec income tax rates and brackets for the 2026 tax year. Find out how much you'll owe and plan your finances accordingly.