Lyme disease getting worse in eastern Ontario
Lyme disease is increasing with more black-legged ticks, and an increased chance of being bitten. The odds of that tick carrying the disease is about 30%.
Soft drinks not so good for fish, either
The practice of pouring fizzy beverages over the gills of fish being released to reduce or stop bleeding does not appear to be effective, after all.
Aggressive coyote killed in south Ottawa
A coyote suspected of attacking three people in the Riverside South suburb of Ottawa was shot and killed by an Ottawa Police Services officer on June 12.
Ottawa “at risk area” for Lyme disease
Dr. Monir Taha, associate medical officer of health at Ottawa Public Health, has confirmed the Ottawa region is considered an “at risk area” for Lyme disease — and has been for the past three years.
Ticks and Lyme disease on the rise in Ottawa area
A recent study by researchers at the University of Ottawa found the number of reported cases of Lyme disease in Ottawa more than doubled from 74 in 2016 to 184 in 2017...
Endangered Species Act held to account
Due to a recent court ruling, recovery strategies for endangered and threatened species will no longer be delayed. Under the Endangered Species Act...
Migratory Birds Act: One century later
One of the greatest conservation initiatives ever — the Migratory BirdsConvention Act — is now 100 years old.
City of Ottawa introduces wildlife protection protocol
Recommendations could become conditions for new homes
DUC brings conservation program to Ontario
Program designed to increase the amount of acreage saved and preserved