Your World Tonight Measles in Canada, bracing for bad flu season, Vimy cave secrets, and more
Nov 10, 2025
Colin Butler, a CBC reporter and expert on Vimy Ridge, shares fascinating details about the hidden archive beneath the battlefield, revealing soldiers' artworks discovered through advanced scanning. Paul Hunter, CBC's Washington correspondent, discusses the contentious political landscape surrounding the U.S. government shutdown and its implications. Moreover, Canada faces a troubling resurgence of measles cases and an alarming onset of flu, raising concerns about public health and vaccinations as we head into the season.
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Measles Elimination Reversed
- Canada lost its measles elimination status after over 12 months of transmission and more than 5,000 cases since fall 2024.
- The Pan American Health Organization says Canada must reach 95% two-dose coverage and interrupt transmission for 12 months to regain status.
A Mother's Measles Story
- Morgan Burch described her four-month-old daughter Kimi becoming dangerously ill with measles in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta.
- Kimi's case is one among thousands highlighting gaps in vaccination and surveillance across Canada.
Vaccine Confidence Decline
- Vaccine confidence and pandemic-era declines in immunization contributed to falling coverage across Canada.
- Public health systems must rebuild trust and strengthen immunization programmes to prevent future outbreaks.