The World Health Organization will convene in an emergency meeting Monday to determine what to do about the mosquito-borne Zika virus, which has been ravaging parts of South America, Central America and the Caribbean.

Mary Fay's clutch eighth-end draw clinched the women's title for Nova Scotia at the Canadian junior curling championships.

The Zika virus is "spreading explosively," according to the World Health Organization. How do we stop the spread of the virus? What kind of threat do you think Zika poses? Is enough being done to prevent it? Weigh in via CBC Forum.

A range of fish and seafood products are being recalled because they may contain egg, which is not declared on the labels.

DeMar DeRozan had 29 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the Detroit Pistons 111-107 on Saturday night to push the team's franchise-best win streak to 11 consecutive games.

More than 2,100 pregnant Colombians are infected with the mosquito-borne Zika virus, an illness linked to a devastating birth defect, the country's national health institute said on Saturday, as the disease continues its spread across the Americas.

The Toronto Raptors will attempt to extend their franchise-best winning streak to 11 games when they host the Detroit Pistons on Saturday in the finale of a seven-game stretch at the Air Canada Centre.

Experts in genetics and medical ethics say a bill currently before the Senate intended to prevent genetic discrimination is long overdue.

Olympic champions Tatiana Volosozhar and Maxim Trankov returned in style after skipping last season, taking gold in the pairs competition Saturday at the European figure skating championships in Bratislava, Slovakia.

Javier Fernandez of Spain won his fourth straight European title on Thursday with the best free program at the European figure skating championships in Bratislava, Slovakia.

Headlines about the Zika virus are alarming people worldwide, and for good reason — the virus is linked to microcephaly, which causes unusually small heads in babies. Here's what Canadians travelling to the affected regions need to know.

Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins says right now it's all about getting to know Jose Bautista and Edwin Encarnacion.

The types of mosquito transmitting the Zika virus in South and Central America can't survive Canadian winters. But what about home grown bugs?

Maicer Izturis has agreed to a minor league contract to stay with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Colombia and Venezuela are both reporting a jump in cases of a rare, sometimes paralyzing syndrome that may be linked to the Zika virus.

There are four recently confirmed cases of Zika infection among Canadians who have travelled to areas most affected by the virus, the Public Health Agency of Canada says.

Blue Jays fans have had a tumultuous off-season, from losing an award-winning general manager, to saying goodbye to all-star popcorn-loving pitcher David Price and now with spring training just over a month away ... the new uniform doesn't match.

New research in the journal Nature points to a single "neighbourhood" in the human genome as being responsible for schizophrenia. Researcher Dr. Steven McCarroll says this is a major breakthrough in our understanding of the disorder.

Insurance companies in Canada can demand to see the results of an individual's genetic tests before insuring them, but the Senate is currently considering a bill that would keep this information private.

Nearly 8,000 Canadians filed a complaint about a physician across the country last year but on average only about 54 doctors were formally disciplined in each of the past 15 years.

A vaccine for the Zika virus in development by U.S. and Canadian scientists could be available for emergency use before the end of the year, possibly making it the first, one of the lead scientists said on Thursday.

Want to burn fat and gain muscle? New research from McMaster University may be able to make that happen, and fast.

The Raptors, led by NBA All-Star guards Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan, set a franchise record on Thursday night with a 10th straight win.

The Toronto Raptors have set a new franchise record with their 10th consecutive victory, breaking the previous record of nine straight wins originally set in 2002.

Free-agent pitcher Doug Fister on Thursday joined the Houston Astros for one year and $7 million US. He was 5-7 with a 4.19 earned-run average in 15 starts and 10 relief appearances last season for Washington.

The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired Dickerson from the Rockies for left-handed reliever Jake McGee in a trade Thursday that also sent a minor leaguer to each team. The Rays got third baseman Kevin Padlo and Colorado got right-hander German Marquez.

Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan will make his second NBA All-Star Game appearance after joining the Eastern Conference reserves.

Most of us feel a good night's sleep helps us function better during the day. But researchers are only now beginning to connect the dots between brain plasticity and the healing powers of sleep — and what happens to insomniacs when that sleep is disrupted.

Calgary police have seized a sample of W-18, a drug 100 times more powerful than fentanyl.

Research indicates the body may have a "sweet spot" for exercise, so working out more won't necessarily help take off extra pounds.

A study involving hundreds of pregnant women found that those who exercised saw less incidence of hypertension and excessive weight gain during their pregnancies.

​Canadian Blood Services will soon refuse blood donations from those who have travelled to countries where the mosquito-borne Zika virus has become widespread.

Veteran skip Mike Harris isn't concerned about ranking points, playing in the Grand Slam events or even curling on a full-time basis. The 1998 Olympic silver medallist is back on the curling scene though and will be in the field at the Feb. 1-7 Ontario Tankard in Brantford.

Sting is trading Fields of Gold for a court of all-stars, with the Grammy-winning artist to perform the halftime show at the NBA All-Star Game on Feb. 14 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto.

Advances in genetic testing have improved doctors' ability to diagnose and treat certain illnesses, but thousands of Canadians have opted not to take the tests for fear it may compromise their career, lead to higher premiums or hurt their chances of being eligible for insurance.

The World Health Organization says it is convening an emergency committee on Monday to decide if the Zika virus outbreak should be declared an international health emergency.

Three Canadians, two in B.C. and the other in Alberta, have brought back the Zika virus after contracting it abroad, CBC News has learned.

Just three games in and Tyronn Lue is already an All-Star coach. The new Cleveland coach will lead the Eastern Conference at next month's NBA All-Star Game, clinching the spot following the Cavaliers' 115-93 victory over Phoenix on Wednesday.

Doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other medical professionals are sharing their views with MPs and senators on a special parliamentary committee on physician-assisted dying tonight.

Canada’s mental health sector has struggled to combat the stigma of mental illness for years and while advocates say that support for the mentally ill is still well below what it should be, public awareness initiatives like today's Bell Let’s Talk Day have helped.

Nurses are being beaten and choked during attacks from patients as they struggle with understaffing, a conference heard Wednesday.

Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale says the RCMP needs more money to combat Canada's deadly trade in fentanyl. Hundreds of Canadians died after overdosing on the synthetic opioid last year — 213 in the first nine months of 2015 in Alberta alone.

Ontario doctors will be permitted to provide assistance in dying to eligible patients within Canada who qualify for publicly funded health care as the federal government works to legislate doctor-assisted suicide.

Kyle Lowry is still bothered by a sore left wrist and is questionable for the Toronto Raptors' game against the visiting New York Knicks on Thursday.

In the wake of David Blatt's firing, Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James says the criticism that he undermines coaches is unfair.

A Danish tourist has been infected by the Zika virus after visiting southern and central America, Danish hospital officials say, but authorities said Wednesday it was not the first case in Europe.

About half of Canada's soldiers have a history of child abuse, which is significantly higher than the general population, indicates a new study led by a Manitoba researcher.

A playoff run by the Toronto Blue Jays helped boost revenue for Rogers in the fourth quarter, but that was offset by continued soft ad sales for conventional TV and print publications, the company said Wednesday.

It's nine and counting for the Toronto Raptors. Kyle Lowry poured in 29 points as the Raptors matched their franchise-best nine-game winning streak, beating the Washington Wizards 106-89 on Tuesday.

Yukon's Department of Health and Social Services says its vitamin D campaign was meant to target a younger crowd but online reaction 'escalated to ribald humour.'