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Nova Scotia, Canada: Lyme disease conference in Bridgewater draws hundreds – Held in Cineplex theatre
More than 200 health professionals and 500 members of the public turned out to the Lyme Disease Conference at the Bridgewater Cineplex theatre November 16 and 17. “We’re here today to consult with members of the medical community in the effort to better understand this disease, its prevention and treatment and perhaps identify ways that we as a community can Continues →
Nova Scotia, Canada: Lyme disease conference held in Bridgewater
November 17th, 2019 CTV reporter Heidi Petracek @HeidipCTV As the number of reported cases of Lyme disease on Nova Scotia’s South Shore continues to rise, so too does public concern. That’s why hundreds of residents and medical professionals gathered in Bridgewater this weekend for the Bridgewater Lyme Disease Conference. “When you look at the map of infected areas, this province Continues →
The Lunenburg Lyme Association (LLA) is happy to announce a free Lyme Disease Conference (Nov. 16 -17)
Please share to all your contacts and on social media!! The Lunenburg Lyme Association (LLA) is happy to announce a free Lyme Disease Conference Saturday, November 16 and Sunday, November 17, 2019 at the Bridgewater Cineplex, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm 349 Lahave Street, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia. The LLA is a newly formed non-profit society comprised of residents of the Continues →
Nova Scotia: “U.S. doctors head to Pictou County to challenge Lyme disease status quo”
The ChronicleHerald September 5th, 2019 by Andrew Rankin Dr. Marty Ross wants Lyme sufferers in Nova Scotia to know that there are better treatment options out there and that’s precisely why the U.S. physician is presenting his case in the province Friday. “My mission in life is to help those people as best I can to get well,” said the Continues →
Lumby, BC, August 27th. – Join US for a Lyme Presentation
When: August 27th, 2019, 7:00 – 9:00 PM Where: White Valley Community Hall, 2250 Shields Ave., Lumby, BC Presenter: Jim Wilson, President of CanLyme. To register for FREE follow instructions in poster…
Join Us in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia for Lyme presentation
Jennifer MacLean and Amy Haynes-Desjardins have arranged for a Lyme and other tick-borne disease presentation to be held in New Glasgow, NS on Friday evening, September 6th, 2019 at the Pictou Wellness Centre 2-2756 Westville Rd, New Glasgow, NS – 4:30 to 6:00 PM for Health Care Professionals 7:00 to 9:00 PM for the public Presenters will include; Vett Lloyd, Continues →
Media Advisory: Health officials to present information about blacklegged ticks and Lyme disease in Toronto
May 15, 2019 Health officials to present information about blacklegged ticks and Lyme disease in Toronto Toronto Public Health will hold a media event tomorrow at Morningside Park to describe the City’s blacklegged tick surveillance activities and provide tips to help Torontonians avoid contracting Lyme disease. The event will include a demonstration of “dragging” for the collection of blacklegged Continues →
Please join us… Buffalo Point, Manitoba proactive in Lyme awareness and fundraising.
The vibrant and scenic community of Buffalo Point, Manitoba, situated on the three borders of Manitoba, Ontario, and Minnesota has been a leader in raising awareness about Lyme disease for years. They have been holding Lyme Walks each summer for the past 5 years and raising money for CanLyme (which helps us support young scientists across Canada who want to Continues →
First European Crypto-Infections Conference
Europe hosts their first Crypto-Infections Conference as an important first step in bringing attention to these infections that are perplexing the medical community and causing so much misery and misdiagnosis within the patient population. Some of the worlds leading experts from the United States and Europe will be presenting. This is a serious global issue that is terribly misunderstood so Continues →
Halifax: Unconscious Collective Vocal Ensemble (UCVE) to stage two performances to raise funds for CanLyme
Nov 24, 2018 Save the dates!! For a truly unique experience that you will love come and see the Unconscious Collective Vocal Ensemble (UCVE). They will be putting on two performances in the KTS Red Room, University of King’s College in Halifax… 7 PM Friday the 30th of November (18-11-30) 7 PM Saturday December 1st, 2018 (18-12-01) Bring your family and friends!! These performances will Continues →
Canadian legend passes away – helped raise money for CanLyme – Johnny Bower
December 27th, 2017 Johnny Bower, Canadian hockey legend and amazing humanitarian passed away on December 26th, 2017. He was a hero to so many in the 1960’s and beyond including myself (Jim Wilson, President, CanLyme – a dogged Toronto Maple Leaf fan from about age 7, to today, age 64). How does this relate to Lyme disease? In 2007, Magnotta Continues →
Oakville, ON: Lyme disease panel discussion to take place Nov. 3, 2017
Encourage your physician to attend!! Speakers will be… Dr. Ralph Hawkins, Internal Medicine specialist, Calgary, AB Dr. Tim Cook, Internal Medicine specialist, Toronto, ON Melanie Wills, PhD, scientist and lead researcher at the G. Magnotta Foundation for Vector Borne Diseases Research Lab, University of Guelph. Sue Faber R.N, BSc.N and Jennifer Kravis B.A,LL.B. Co-founders of LymeHope. When: Friday, November 3, 2017 Continues →
June 6th, 2017: Watch patient and expert testimony before parliamentary standing committee on health .
Watch presentations before the federal all party standing committee on health as they discuss what was purported to be a federal framework on Lyme disease by the Minister of Health… Watch now
Canada-wide VOCAL events planned for June 3rd, 2017
VOCAL – Voices Of Canadians About Lyme June 3rd, 2017 As Canadians in every province and territory become increasingly concerned about Lyme disease and the denial of access to care, they are speaking out. Government bureaucrats have refused to meaningfully engage patients and their experts on the issues that matter most – diagnostics and treatment. Lyme disease is controlled by Continues →
Lyme Medical & Educational Symposium – Toronto
Lyme Out Loud Kids Canada is organizing a one day symposium on April 21st, 2017 at St. Paul’s Anglican church on Bloor St., Toronto. “Lyme Out Loud Kids Canada is proud to present our first International Medical and Educational Conference focused on Lyme disease and co-infections. This event provides an interdisciplinary forum for physicians, veterinarians, epidemiologists, immunologists, microbiologists, naturopaths, public Continues →