Mosquitoes
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Ottawa resident dies from rare and deadly mosquito-borne virusA rare and deadly mosquito-borne illness, the eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV), has claimed the life of an Ottawa resident, marking the city's first confirmed human case.HealthSep 12
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Toronto reports 1st probable human case of West Nile virus this yearToronto Public Health says in a news release on Friday that an adult resident contracted the virus.HealthAug 16
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MLHU confirms first local human case of West Nile virus for 2024Last month, four mosquito water basins tested positive for the virus across the region, but Aug. 9 marks the first recorded human case of the virus this year.HealthAug 9
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Province to fog Winkler over concern of possible West Nile virusWinkler has too many mosquitoes that could carry West Nile virus, so the province is going to fog the city.CanadaJul 31
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West Nile virus is a summer reality in Canada. How to stay safeAs summer heats up in Canada, the mosquito population is on the rise, bringing with it an increased risk of West Nile virus, a potentially deadly disease.HealthJul 23
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Mosquitoes buzzing in Winnipeg, city crews itching to be rid of them'The same conditions that breed thunderstorms breed mosquitoes. We did see a great spike over the weekend of up to 800 in some of the traps. (The) citywide average is about 130.'WeatherJul 15
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After a June filled with rain, mosquitoes are on the horizon for ReginaOver the last month, Regina has seen its fair share of rainfall, leaving pools of standing water across the city – prime conditions for mosquito larvae to emerge.CanadaJun 25
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Bird found dead in Peterborough region tests positive for West Nile virusThe health unit says in 2023, no mosquitoes found tested positive for West Nile virus, however, there were confirmed human cases of the virus in Ontario.HealthMay 30
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Lethbridge dives into mosquito mitigation programDespite a soggy spring setting the stage for a potential mosquito boom, the City of Lethbridge is aiming to combat a potential mosquito uprising before it takes flight.EnvironmentMay 28
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What a Winnipeg bug expert is predicting for mosquito seasonA Winnipeg bug expert doesn't anticipate increased mosquito activity this summer. Entomologist, Taz Stuart points to dry ground conditions in the province the past several years.WeatherMay 27
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