Ticks

• Merritt father warns others after medical emergency involving his young son

  Jamie Stevens believes the tick latched onto his son during a recent short hike they did in a grassy area on a bluff near their home.

  Canada

  Mar 18
  
• U.S. man’s death 1st-ever from red meat allergy caused by tick bite: report

  According to researchers, the man fell severely ill after consuming a beef steak for dinner while on a camping trip with his wife and children.

  Trending

  Nov 14, 2025
  
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• Extreme heat, wildfires taking a toll on ticks in Atlantic Canada — for now

  If temperatures become too hot, much-maligned ticks are at risk of drying out. The parasites survive by retreating to moist areas like leaf litter and in the soil.

  Canada

  Aug 27, 2025
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• What to know about Lyme disease amid ‘steady increase’ in Canada, U.S.

  Justin Timberlake is the latest celebrity to announce he has been battling the 'relentlessly debilitating' disease, which can cause severe symptoms that can persist for years.

  Canada

  Aug 4, 2025
• Climate change driving rise in tick-borne illnesses such as Lyme disease

  A warming climate is driving a rise in Lyme disease and the introduction of lesser-known tick-borne diseases, public health specialists say. 

  Environment

  Jun 28, 2025
• Quebec issues warning about diseases from ticks, mosquitoes

  Quebec's Health Department is warning people to stay vigilant about tick and mosquito bites as summer begins.

  Health

  Jun 20, 2025
• Manitoba seeing more ticks, mosquitoes due to warmer weather, experts warn

  As temperatures rise in Manitoba, so does the risk from pests. Experts warn that pests are growing across the province, bringing a greater threat of lyme disease and more.

  Health

  Jun 19, 2025
• Tick season is back. How to stay safe around these risky bloodsuckers

  Thanks to warming winters and milder temperatures, ticks are thriving in more parts of the country than ever before — bringing the risk of tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease.

  Health

  May 17, 2025
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• Nova Scotia research confirms lemongrass essential oil can repel ticks

  The finding is especially important in the province, which has seen an increase in black-legged ticks in recent years. The ticks can carry Lyme Disease.

  Health

  Apr 11, 2025
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• Saskatchewan man hopes to raise awareness about Lyme disease with support group

  Lyme disease is difficult to diagnose because it has similar symptoms to other illnesses. One Saskatchewan man has created a support group for those with the disease.

  Health

  Dec 24, 2024