Tick season is here. How can you protect yourself?
Canadians are being warned to prepare for a summer with increasing tick populations, which are linked to rising cases of Lyme disease. The Montreal public health agency reported 161 Lyme disease cases in 2025, the highest since 2003. Experts emphasize the importance of taking precautions against ticks, especially in outdoor areas where they thrive.
- ▪Ticks are responsible for the growing rates of Lyme disease in Canada.
- ▪Montreal's public health agency has advised residents to be vigilant as warmer weather encourages outdoor activities.
- ▪Lyme disease can be treated with antibiotics if detected early, but untreated cases can lead to long-term health issues.
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ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountCanadians should prepare for another summer infested with ticks, a bloodsucking arachnid responsible for growing rates of Lyme disease, scientists and public health experts are warning. Montreal’s public health agency on Thursday advised residents to be vigilant as warmer temperatures drive people outdoors. It said 161 cases of Lyme disease were recorded in 2025, the highest number recorded since data collection began in 2003.(function(){function e(){window.addEventListener(`message`,function(e){if(e.data[`datawrapper-height`]!==void 0){var t=document.querySelectorAll(`iframe`);for(var n in e.data[`datawrapper-height`])for(var r=0,i;i=t[r];r++)if(i.contentWindow===e.source){var…
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