Tick Talk: how to protect yourself and your pets from Lyme disease with the season in full force
Residents are being reminded to be vigilant for ticks on themselves and pets heading into summer and into the fall.
The most common tick in the province is the wood or dog tick, which generally doesn’t carry any diseases. However, blacklegged ticks have been found in the province and they can carry Lyme disease.
Blacklegged ticks can be found in tall grass, brush and wooded areas. While they are rare, the risk isn’t zero.
Tick Talk: how to protect yourself and your pets from Lyme disease with the season in full force
Residents are being reminded to be vigilant for ticks on themselves and pets heading into summer and into the fall.
The most common tick in the province is the wood or dog tick, which generally doesn’t carry any diseases. However, blacklegged ticks have been found in the province and they can carry Lyme disease.
Blacklegged ticks can be found in tall grass, brush and wooded areas. While they are rare, the risk isn’t zero.
When should I clean up debris in my yard?
Thinking about cleaning up the branches and leaves in your yard this spring or mowing your lawn? The debris can be precious shelter for insects and other animals in our ecosystem.
Nature Conservancy of Canada’s director of science and stewardship Dr. Mhairi McFarlane is recommending that you clean up your yard slowly and gradually as that debris can act as shelter for animals when it is cold out and gives them something to eat throughout the summer.
When should I clean up debris in my yard?
Thinking about cleaning up the branches and leaves in your yard this spring or mowing your lawn? The debris can be precious shelter for insects and other animals in our ecosystem.
Nature Conservancy of Canada’s director of science and stewardship Dr. Mhairi McFarlane is recommending that you clean up your yard slowly and gradually as that debris can act as shelter for animals when it is cold out and gives them something to eat throughout the summer.
Wildlife costing local farmers thousands of dollars
Local farmers are dealing with thousands of dollars worth of damages due to the growing population of wildlife such as deer and elk.
The wildlife is tearing into grain bags and stealing livestock feed. Nick Cornea, who farms in the southeast, doesn’t have livestock and keeps his grain in bins. Even then, he’s seeing an influx of mule deer wandering into his yard and eating trees and shrubs.
New guide suggests reducing alcohol intake
The Canadian Centre for Substance Use and Addiction recently released its newest guide for alcohol use, with the recommendation that people reduce their alcohol intake.
The guide says that zero-alcoholic drinks have a number of benefits such as better health and better sleep.
Two or fewer drinks per week will likely avoid any major health risks, while three to six drinks elevate the risk of several kinds of cancer.
Long-time MLA Lyle Stewart stepping down
Long-time MLA Lyle Stewart is resigning as a member of the legislature for health-related reasons.
Stewart said in a press release that he has been living with prostate cancer for a number of years, but his condition was worsened “to the point that I can no longer do this job to the standard I expect of myself and that my constituents deserve.”
New guide suggests reducing alcohol intake
The Canadian Centre for Substance Use and Addiction recently released its newest guide for alcohol use, with the recommendation that people reduce their alcohol intake.
The guide says that zero-alcoholic drinks have a number of benefits such as better health and better sleep.
Two or fewer drinks per week will likely avoid any major health risks, while three to six drinks elevate the risk of several kinds of cancer.
New guide suggests reducing alcohol intake
The Canadian Centre for Substance Use and Addiction recently released its newest guide for alcohol use, with the recommendation that people reduce their alcohol intake.
The guide says that zero-alcoholic drinks have a number of benefits such as better health and better sleep.
Two or fewer drinks per week will likely avoid any major health risks, while three to six drinks elevate the risk of several kinds of cancer.
Travel industry rebounding after turbulent beginning to the winter season
Things are starting to look up for the travel industry after a chaotic start to the winter travelling season.
Through the Christmas holidays, the air travel industry was turned on its side as passengers in sunny destinations were left stranded as airlines tried to keep up with demand. This was also combined with storms that hit major airports in Toronto and Vancouver.
Since then, travelers have been trying to make the most out of what’s left of the winter vacation season.