Rabies
Bat found at Greater Victoria school tests positive for rabies in 2nd case this month
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Last week, another bat tested positive for rabies after it was found at Keating Elementary, also in Saanich. Continue reading
Bat tests positive for rabies in Peterborough area: health unit
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Three bats from the Peterborough area tested positive for rabies in 2018, according to Peterborough Public Health. Continue reading
Ministry dropping rabies vaccine baits by air in southern Ontario
The rabies vaccine baits are an effort to immunize any raccoons, skunks and foxes that eat them. Continue reading
Low cost spay/neuter clinic in Peterborough
By Steve Guthrie Videographer
The low-cost clinic encourages owners to have medical procedures performed they might otherwise neglect. Continue reading
Kingston tenants claim bats have infested their building
There have been reports of bats in an apartment building in Kingston, however, no one can locate where the bats are coming from. Continue reading
2 bats have tested positive for rabies this summer: ROW Public Health
Two bats have recently tested positive for rabies in Waterloo Region. Continue reading
Central Ontario health unit reports spike in cases of animal bites, scratches
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Since April 1, the health unit has investigated nearly 300 animal bites and scratches. Continue reading
B.C. man who died of rabies identified as ‘inspiring’ martial arts instructor
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Condolences for the man are pouring in, describing him as “an amazing person who has built so many kids’ confidence,” and “a remarkable and inspiring young man.” Continue reading
Rabies nearly always kills when symptoms show, health officer says after Canadian fatality
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
A B.C. man recently died of rabies, marking the first human fatality in Canada in seven years. Continue reading
Don’t interact with wildlife, unfamiliar animals: Hamilton Public Health
Despite a relatively low number of positive tests for common outdoor dangerous afflictions, like West Nile virus and Lyme disease, the city is still suffering from an outbreak of rabies. Continue reading