Lyme Disease

• Scientists warn to look out for increasing Lyme disease cases in Saskatchewan

  Experts say the effects of climate change mean substantially more ticks are found each year in Saskatchewan, including the black-legged tick which is known to carry Lyme disease.

  Canada

  Apr 29
• Arrest made in threats to Longueuil mayor over plan to cull deer

  Police make arrest in connection with threats against Longueuil mayor

  Crime

  Nov 18, 2020
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• Montreal researchers make Chronic Fatigue Syndrome discovery

  Montreal findings expected to improve treatment of patients with chronic fatigue syndrome

  Health

  Nov 12, 2020
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• 2020 sees large swath of London and Middlesex listed as Lyme disease risk area

  Public Health Ontario's annual Lyme disease estimated risk areas map has a yellow circle now covering much of the London-Middlesex region.

  Health

  Aug 19, 2020
• Hamilton bumps West Nile virus risk after positive mosquitos found

  The MOH says if symptoms do occur, they usually appear two to 14 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito.

  Health

  Jul 30, 2020
• Tick at provincial park north of Peterborough tests positive for Lyme disease: health unit

  The health unit says the infected tick was discovered during recent surveillance work conducted in Petroglyphs Provincial Park.

  Health

  Jul 28, 2020
• Damp spring creates ideal tick conditions in Lethbridge

  It’s tick season in southern Alberta and unfortunately, 2020 has brought with it the perfect weather for the bloodsuckers to thrive in.

  Jun 25, 2020
• Canadians heading outdoors this summer are urged to look out for ticks

  It's recommended that hikers stay in the centre of a trail when exploring and that people sit on a rock instead of the ground when they need a break.

  Canada

  Jun 20, 2020
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• Saskatchewan family encounters gaps in Lyme disease care, seeks help from elsewhere

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

  Health

  Jun 5, 2020
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• Albertans reporting fewer ticks amid social distancing; Expert predicts numbers will rise

  So far this year, about 500 ticks have been sent to the province for evaluation. That number is down by about 100 compared to the same time in previous years.

  Canada

  May 30, 2020