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There’s been a major development in Canada-U.S. trade talks. The Canadian government is reportedly discussing a deal that would see Ottawa agree to a list of demands from the White House — including an end on the ban on American booze. In return, the U.S. would scrap its plans for new 50 per cent tariffs...

Satellite images show the damage to the entrance of Iran’s Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant a day after the U.S. launched a series of bombings targeting nuclear facilities in Iran. The attack by the U.S. is fueling fears the U.S. could be drawn into a wider conflict. Global News has more on the attack, the response...

The United States sought on Wednesday to bolster its case for isolating Iran over its nuclear and regional activities by displaying limpet mine fragments it said came from a damaged oil tanker and saying the ordnance looked Iranian in origin. Nathan Frandino reports. The U.S. Navy showed off fragments on June 19 of a mine...

A final farewell for a Toronto Police Officer killed in the line of duty. A trial begins for the man charged in a deadly crash that claimed the life of a Caledon woman and her three young daughters. Also, COVID-19 booster shots — will a third dose be recommended for some Canadians?

On Friday, Todd James reviewed the shows “Wooster Sauce,” (5/5) “Interstellar Elder,” (3/5) and “Give It Up” (3/5) at the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Tuesday that the government had scrapped plans for a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine passport system for entry into nightclubs and crowded outdoor and indoor events in England, though he cautioned it wasn’t completely off the table. Johnson also announced a COVId-19 vaccine booster shot program for those over 50...

Dr. Isaac Bogoch joins us for a check-up on the latest health headlines, including the new Omicron subvariant that’s been dubbed ‘the one to watch’ and the new WHO guidance on booster shots.

Global BC reporters Keith Baldrey and Richard Zussman look at the province’s new restrictions in Northern B.C. and look ahead to COVID changes expected next week.

Updating the country on his administration’s COVID-19 policy, U.S. President Joe Biden said on Friday that the “majority of Americans” who have been fully vaccinated with Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine will be able to get a third booster shot six months after they received their second shot. Eligible Americans include those 65 years and older, people...

New Brunswick health officials have announced long-term care residents will soon be eligible for a booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. And, as Tim Roszell reports, the premier says most businesses are complying with new health measures.

B.C. health officials announced that every British Columbian who wants a booster shot will be able to get one. Jules Knox reports on when people will be eligible for the third dose, as well as how many Interior Health employees are now off the job with the latest vaccine mandate.

On Sunday’s episode of CBS’ “Face the Nation,” Israeli health official Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis warned of new data suggesting COVID-19 vaccinations may not be as effective against the Delta variant. “The decision to make a booster shot available is a combination of two things: evidence of what we think is waning immunity…and evidence that we...

Infectious diseases specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch addresses concerns that the Delta variant could spark another wave of COVID-19 and discusses the progress on a potential booster shot.

Global’s Keith Baldrey has the latest on B.C.’S COVID-19 booster shot program, and where we are now.

New Brunswick recently expanded its eligibility criteria for booster shots, but pharmacists in the province say they were blindsided by the changes. The pharmacy association says the change has created confusion and in some instances it’s even led to threats from customers. Suzanne Lapointe has more.

Ottawa is looking for expert guidance on COVID-19 booster shots as concern increases over the Omicron variant. Richard Zussman reports.

Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping announces expanded eligibility for third doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

A boost in booster shots. The province is expanding eligibility for third doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to all adults as two more cases of the Omicron variant are detected in Alberta. As Ina Sidhu reports, the rollout will come in phases.

Three provinces break daily new COVID-19 case records, while demand booms for vaccine boosters and rapid tests as Omicron further infiltrates Canada. How more provinces are beefing up restrictions and what travellers need to know. Plus, from Omicron testing times to treatment options, we take more of your questions to doctors. Also, staggering divorce settlement:...

Ontario’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Kieran Moore is expected to detail the province’s plans for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots on Wednesday afternoon. It is expected that the rollout will look similar to the initial vaccine deployment from earlier this year. Morganne Campbell has more.