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More than one year after a 22-year-old woman died by suicide in Montreal, a public inquiry into her death is underway. Amélie Champagne was suffering from symptoms of Lyme disease for years and her parents say they were victims of a failed health-care system. Global’s Felicia Parrillo reports.

We dive into the growing concern of tick-borne illnesses with infectious diseases specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch. He shares valuable insight on the symptoms of Lyme disease and how to protect your family during the summer months. 

As we enter tick season, Dr. Kateryn Rochon from the University of Manitoba joins Global News to talk about what to watch for, how to properly remove one, and how they can give humans more than just lyme disease.

Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington has been listed as a high risk area for Lyme Disease right as spring weather arrives, and local health officials are urging caution.

As we enter spring and the weather slowly warms up — ticks will start to make their return. For one Winnipeg woman — this is just a reminder of the years she spent battling Lyme disease. As Teagan Rasche reports — sometimes the risks of these parasites aren’t so obvious.

Researcher Justin Wood launched a tick-checking website after he was diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2015 and suffered from pain that prevented him from using computer and participating in sports. Wood, who tests ticks at his home lab in Southern Ontario, says he recently noticed the emergence of a new illness. Jamie Mauracher has the...

A Saskatchewan family is seeking care out of province as their child fights a disorder triggered by Lyme disease.

The study will gather symptom data from Lyme Disease patients, and then it will analyze the data to find symptom patterns.

NEWS UPDATE: All but 3 arenas slated to re-open in CKL ; Lyme Disease confirmed in tick found in Peterborough County. Issued 9:30am

Thu, Jul 28: It’s often undiagnosed and can cause extreme pain for sufferers. Now a Calgary doctor is questioning how we treat Lyme disease altogether. Global’s Kim Smith has that story.

Tue, Aug 30: Doctors haven’t been able to figure out what is wrong with Brittney Short. In two years, she has been tested for bacterial meningitis, Lyme disease, lupus and many other conditions, but all results are negative.

Thu, May 19: Dr. Brett Belchetz looks the frequency of emergency C-sections and also what you can do to prevent Lyme disease.

WATCH: Nova Scotia has the highest percentage of Lyme Disease in the country. And as temperatures cool, there are renewed calls to check yourself for ticks. With the Legislature back in session, there’s also a push to make Lyme Disease supports a priority for the province. Ashley Field reports.

You’ve heard of tick bites causing Lyme disease, but now there is a new concern. A tick that can cause people to become allergic to meat. Allison Vuchnich reports the Lone star ticks had made its way to Canada.

Whether you’re heading out of the city to go camping, hiking, or to the cottage, you’ll want to make sure your family and pets are protected from ticks. Manitoba has seen an increase in tick numbers, as well as tick-borne diseases such as Lyme disease. Veterinarian Dr. Corey Bartley has tips on how to keep...

Gabe Magnotta died in 2009 after he was diagnosed with Lyme disease just six years earlier. His wife, Rossana, created the G. Magnotta Foundation for Vector-Borne Diseases in his memory. She says more needs to be done to educate healthcare providers about Lyme disease.

In Tuesday’s edition of Health Matters, Su-Ling Goh looks at complaints about a sunscreen, Ottawa’s plan to fight Lyme disease and the connection between gardening and back pain.

Pharmacist Kelly Kizlyk on the upcoming tick season and encroaching risk of Lyme disease.

Tue, May 10: Toronto health officials say precautions need to be taken when walking in wooded trails due to the threat of black legged ticks. Four locations have been pinpointed for the bugs, including Rouge Valley Park, Morningside Park, Cedar Ridge Park and Algonquin Island. Tom Hayes has the story.

Saskatoon is likely to have more ticks this year, than it did during last year’s bone dry spring. But the province’s two tick varieties don’t carry Lyme disease. Ryan Kessler reports.