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Despite being around for a very long time, Lyme disease and ticks have only recently become a top-of-mind health issue. That’s because the areas of Ontario considered ‘at-risk’ for Lyme disease are...Read more
As the warmer weather continues to approach, we are spending more time outdoors. Also, during the COVID -19 pandemic, more and more people are enjoying the outdoors gardening, spending time in the...Read more
With September comes change. Kids are back to school, cool, crisp weather has settled in, and the changing colours of autumn are starting to show; perfect for outdoor class trips and leisurely hikes...Read more
If you feel like you’ve been hearing more and more about ticks and Lyme disease in the last few years, you aren’t imagining it. The population of blacklegged ticks – the species that can transmit the...Read more
As the weather gets nicer, it’s time to shake off the winter blues and get outside. Hiking, backyard BBQ s and visiting neighbourhood parks are just a few of the activities I will enjoy with my...Read more
I missed the Canada Day fireworks this year, a shame since I hear it was a spectacular year for fireworks around the country with it being Canada’s 150th anniversary. I missed the fireworks because...Read more
Every year the last week of September is designated Environmental Public Health Week. It’s when we take a moment to appreciate the work of public health inspectors and other environmental health...Read more
Even though, until very recently, winter was battling spring for top spot, the calendar (and now the weather too) indicates that spring has finally arrived! As we stir from our winter slumber, it’s...Read more
As the weather starts to get warmer and we begin spending more time enjoying the outdoors, we are quickly reminded of the pesky guests that no one invited to the party—mosquitoes. While these...Read more