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wildfires rage across the country, casting a dark haze over Canadian skies, many people are staying indoors seeking refuge from the smoky air.But as temperatures heat up in some parts of the country, Canadians may be left wondering if turning on their air conditioners will bring unwelcome smoke and pollutants into their homes.“It’s a little bit complicated. For most Canadians, if they have air conditioning in their home, there is no outdoor air that comes in with that air conditioning,” said Jeffrey Siegel, an engineering professor at the University of Toronto, who also studies indoor air quality.“And so turning on the air conditioning is a good thing to do to keep the temperature down, and it’s an especially good thing to do if you have a good filter in place.”But it depends on the filter and the air conditioner, he said.While some air conditioners can effectively reduce pollutants from wildfire smoke and improve indoor air quality, there are others that might draw smoke into your home.“Wildfire smoke is made up of a whole soup of pollutants,” explained Dr.

inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in the world, and that number is likely to dramatically increase in the next decade, especially among children, according to a recent report.The 2023 report, released June 1 by Crohn’s and Colitis Canada, found a surge of new cases of IBD among children under the age of six over the past five years, warning the disease can lead to growth stunting, delay of puberty and deficits in bone development.IBD, which includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. It can lead to debilitating symptoms such as diarrhea, rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, fatigue, weight loss and potentially life-threatening complications, according to the Canadian Digestive Health Foundation.“We are seeing that the number of new diagnoses made year after year still continues to climb in children and adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease,” Dr.

Read more: As more Canadians seek IVF treatment, advocates warn about infertility ‘crisis’ Bhopa’s goal is to have her first child a decade from now, around the age of 35.“A weight’s been lifted off my shoulder,” said Bhopa, who underwent the egg-freezing procedure at Markham Fertility Centre last month.“I’ve always wanted to be a mum, and I think that’s one of my purposes in life and … I know that’s not my timing right now,” she told Global News in an interview.Day 1 egg freezing: my boyfriend on facetime for moral support was MUCH needed – its more a mental barrier than anything else in terms of the actual medication & process. Comment below to start opening up the conversation on fertility & womanhood! #eggfreezing Egg freezing journey Egg freezing Freezing eggs Womanhood Female fertility Fertility journey Day 1 of egg freezing ♬ GIVE IT TO ME X LONDON BRIDGE – ALTÉGO Egg freezing and other fertility treatments are on the rise in Canada, as couples delay their plans to have kids for a variety of reasons.In 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of babies born in Canada fell to a nearly 15-year low and the fertility rate hit a record low of 1.41 children per woman.And in 2021, close to one-quarter (24 per cent) of Canadians aged 15 to 49 changed their fertility plans because of the pandemic, according to Statistics Canada.Canada is already considered a “late” childbearing nation and its fertility rate, which is an estimate of the average number of live births a female can be expected to have in her lifetime, has dipped over the last decade.

The federal health minister is warning provinces not to charge Canadians fees for “medically necessary” care, including telemedicine and some private services, in a new letter released Friday.

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick says 25 outfield players are available to play in their next Premier League fixture at Newcastle on December 27.

The Premier League have announced new positive Covid-19 tests have more than doubled over the past week, in the wake of the spreading Omicron variant.

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Coronavirus vaccine tracker: How many Canadians are vaccinated against COVID-19? In an interview with Global News Wednesday, Procurement Minister Anita Anand said this is “very good news for Canada.”She said despite disruptions from manufacturers Pfizer and Moderna in past weeks, the country is “very much on track” with its original plan to have all Canadians vaccinated by the end of September.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“We have a plan in place and we’re executing that plan, despite the disruptions that we have seen,” she said.

coronavirus pandemic continues.In an open letter published Tuesday and signed by Global News, media representatives argue that showing the reality of what is going on in Quebec hospitals and long-term care facilities is paramount.“It is of utmost of importance for Quebecers to hear directly from embattled doctors, nurses and orderlies, as well as the patients they are treating, in order to accurately report the harsh realities being experienced behind those closed doors,” the letter reads.“Health-care workers, after all, are the primary witnesses to what goes on inside our health institutions.

COVID-19 restrictions. Anti-mask group holds another rally in Steinbach In an email to Global News Monday, an RCMP spokesperson said the tickets were issued by the province while RCMP officers were present, and said details on what specific charges were laid under the Public Health Act would come from the province.The province says it will release more information about its recent enforcement efforts Tuesday.A Global News reporter at the scene Saturday said some protesters were social distancing while others were not and most attendees were not wearing masks.RCMP say officers closed a road near city hall for safety reasons during the rally.Since Nov.

SkipTheDishes has agreed to lower its commission fees to 15 per cent.In an email to Global News, a spokesperson for the ministry confirmed the news Thursday, adding that Uber Eats and Door Dash have decided not to comply.“In this case, we are studying other scenarios to have them respect our demand,” the spokesperson said.SkipTheDishes CEO Kevin Edwards says “they have voluntarily lowered their commissions in affected regions of Quebec as part of our support package.”“We continue to work side-by-side with our restaurant partners to provide direct, impactful support to local, independent restaurant partners across the province,” he added.Uber Eats and DoorDash have yet to respond to a request for comment.Earlier this week, the city of

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]In the memo, the health authority also says that redeployments are currently underway to move staff “in an effort to lend a hand in at-risk sectors.”When contacted by Global News, a CIUSSS spokesperson said in a statement that statutory holidays will be maintained.Staff are asked to “voluntarily cancel” their vacations — but that in the absence of volunteers, the health authority will use the ministerial decree to do so.“This application will only be used in the event of a breakdown in service.

#ldnont #SantaClaus pic.twitter.com/hoomhEY7Wh— 980 CFPL London News (@AM980News) November 14, 2020Because of the pandemic, the parade was slightly different from years past, with the event taking over the London International Airport.The 2020 edition of the London Santa Claus parade was a drive-thru event to follow health guidelines, with parade-goers enjoying the sights from their vehicles rather than standing in the cold.The parade set up along the airport’s tarmac with all performers and floats staying in one place as people drove by.  A post shared by 980 CFPL News (@980cfplnews)Guests were not allowed to leave their vehicles and were directed through the route by the parade marshals.The event ran from 1:30 p.m.

coronavirus pandemic, a Newmarket, Ont., hospital is axing dozens of nursing positions.Southlake Regional Health Centre confirmed on Wednesday that it will lay off 95 registered nurses, but said it plans to hire 81 people into new positions.In an email to Global News, Southlake spokesperson Kathryn Perrier said the hospital’s plan is to hire 49 registered practical nurses, 29 patient services partners and three social workers.

COVID-19 Tuesday afternoon.The 1 p.m. press conference with Cameron Friesen and Dr.

COVID-19 from spreading, the government should set firm limits on classroom sizes and reorganize schools in time for the first day of school, NDP Leader Wab Kinew said.“We’re calling on the provincial government to implement a class-size cap of 15 students per classroom,” Kinew said. Manitoba school divisions working on plans to bring students back to schools “And in order to accomplish this, the province would need to hire some 400 teachers.”The NDP plan also demands more buses and bus drivers, more personal protective equipment and increased mental health supports, at a total cost of roughly $260 million.The changes are possible even though there are only five weeks until the start of the school year, Kinew said.

OTTAWA -- For the second straight day, there are four new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa.

OTTAWA -- Six new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Ottawa, while one new death has been linked to the virus.

OTTAWA -- Four new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Ottawa, along with one new death linked to the virus.

OTTAWA -- Ottawa Public Health says one more resident has died of COVID-19 in Ottawa, bringing the death toll to 261.

OTTAWA -- Ottawa Public Health is reporting a single new confirmed case of COVID-19 in the city.

OTTAWA -- There is one new case of COVID-19 in Ottawa, while zero new deaths have been reported for a fifth straight day.

OTTAWA -- Ottawa Public Health has officially declared an end to the COVID-19 outbreaks at four congregate institutions.

OTTAWA -- Ottawa Public Health is reporting three new cases of COVID-19 in the city and two new deaths linked to the disease in its daily report.

BROCKVILLE, ONT. -- Locks along the Rideau Canal and the Quebec seaway system reopened to boaters on June 1st, but a major lock on the St. Lawrence Seaway is still closed to recreational boaters.

OTTAWA -- Police in west Quebec are reminding Ontarians there is no parking available in Gatineau Park or on roads around the park during the COVID-19 pandemic.

OTTAWA -- Food trucks will soon be allowed to set up in the parking lots of City of Ottawa parks and sell food to park-goers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

OTTAWA -- A staple of Ottawa's ByWard Market is closing its doors, but is not disappearing for good.

OTTAWA -- Changes are coming across the Ottawa River.

OTTAWA -- Museums in Ottawa remain closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but; with so many businesses slowly opening up, does that mean they’re next?

OTTAWA -- Angie Webb has been homeschooling her kids for months amid COVID-19 and says news that students won’t be going back to in-person classes at school is a huge relief.

OTTAWA -- The City of Ottawa has announced a new summer camp program that has been modified with COVID-19 in mind.

OTTAWA -- Ottawa enters stage two of Ontario's reopening plan on Friday, but not all of the amenities allowed to reopen will be ready.

OTTAWA -- Shoppers can wander through the Ottawa Farmers Market at Lansdowne on Sunday, but you will need to register for a time-slot first.

OTTAWA -- Summer camp will look a little different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

OTTAWA -- Some relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions is coming to Ottawa and eastern Ontario by the end of this week.

OTTAWA -- Ottawa Public Health is reporting two new cases of COVID-19 in the city and two new deaths linked to the disease in its daily report.

OTTAWA -- The number of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ottawa has surpassed 2,000.

OTTAWA -- Three more Ottawa residents have died due to COVID-19, while six new cases of novel coronavirus have been detected in the community.

OTTAWA -- Seven new cases of COVID-19 have been detected in Ottawa.

OTTAWA -- Ottawa Public Health is reporting eight new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa, along with one new death linked to the virus.

OTTAWA -- Eight more Ottawa residents have tested positive for COVID-19.

Who better to lend perspective on coping with the ongoing effects of COVID-19 than seniors, who have seen and heard a lot in their day.

The situation is dire at the CHSLD Manoir Harwood in Vaudreuil, where 39 of its 58 residents have tested positive for the coronavirus and eight have died.

Canadians have closed schools and shut down large parts of the economy to deal with the threat of the novel coronavirus.

WestJet has sent layoff notices to 1,700 of its pilots Wednesday night as the toll from worldwide travel restrictions amid the coronavirus crisis continues to worsen, the airline confirms.

A Bradford, Ont., woman had been speaking with family in her native Peru when she learned of a news report about a Canadian woman on the streets appearing to exhibit symptoms of COVID-19.