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Polaroids of Jim Wilson standing with Magnotta.

Remembering Jim Wilson

ByRossana Magnotta August 12, 2024August 12, 2024

It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my dear friend, colleague, and former board director of the G. Magnotta Foundation, Jim Wilson.

Jim Wilson under an awning on a river side, smiling widely.

Updates

In memoriam: Jim Wilson

ByCanLyme Team July 23, 2024August 13, 2024

Jim Wilson was the founder and past president of CanLyme and his work changed countless lives.

Updates

Remembering Jim Wilson

ByJanet Sperling, PhD July 9, 2024August 13, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our founder and past-president, Jim Wilson.

A close up of figure one map of the regions in this study.

For Physicians | Lyme disease | Prevention | Research | Updates

Researchers study ticks in Ottawa where residential zones border woodland areas

ByCanLyme Team June 17, 2024June 17, 2024

32% of the adult and nymph ticks tested positive for Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacteria that causes Lyme disease.

NC State University doctor and researcher sits reading at her desk.

For Physicians | Research

Bartonella DNA more common in patients with psychosis

ByCanLyme Team June 14, 2024June 14, 2024

Research also identifies limitations with antibody testing.

Government | Lyme Controversy | Research

Count me in

ByCanLyme Team June 13, 2024June 13, 2024

Why case reporting underestimates risk and why it matters.

Stephanie Lavoie sits in a wheelchair in 2023.

Lyme disease | Lyme in quebec | Media

Another young woman dies in the midst of ongoing confusion around Lyme disease

ByCanLyme Team June 8, 2024June 8, 2024

We need to do better.

Dorothy and Rachel Leland stand shoulder to shoulder with their book in the foreground: Finding Resilience: A Teen's Journey Through Lyme Disease.

Education | Lyme disease | Podcasts

Finding Resilience: A Teen’s Journey Through Lyme Disease

ByCatherine Kinsella June 6, 2024June 6, 2024

The writing in this book is captivating, moving back and forth between Rachel’s perspective and what Dorothy recalled about those same events.

A group of young campers look excitedly at a map and compass working together at summer camp.

Education | Lyme disease | Prevention | Updates

Summer camp leaders, outdoor educators, teachers, and parents

ByCanLyme Team May 29, 2024June 1, 2024

Help keep kids safe in the outdoors by learning about ticks and Lyme disease.

A team of health practitioners stand together learning about Lyme disease diagnosis and treatment.

Education | For Physicians | Lyme disease | Podcasts | Updates

Clinician education grants available at CanLyme

ByCanLyme Team May 24, 2024

Deepen your understanding of Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections through online learning.

Cars and trucks line up to cross the border through a border crossing.

Medical Publications | Research | Updates

Why Canadian public healthcare fails Lyme patients and why they seek treatment elsewhere

ByCanLyme Team May 7, 2024May 7, 2024

Promoting Canadian research and researchers.

Vett Lloyd, PhD, at Mount Allison University in her lab.

Research | Updates

CanLyme welcomes Dr. Vett Lloyd

ByCanLyme Team May 7, 2024May 7, 2024

Professor, researcher and Lyme disease advocate.

A hiker climbs to the peak of a mountain with their pants tucked into their socks.

Events | News from CanLyme

CanLyme: 20 years of Canadian advocacy

ByCanLyme Team May 2, 2024May 2, 2024

Looking back at two decades of advocacy and education; looking forward to the road ahead.

A man sits on the couch in his pajamas and gives himself a blood pressure check.

Co-infections | For Physicians | Lyme disease | Research

Lyme disease and POTS

ByRobert G. Murray April 30, 2024April 30, 2024

POTS is recognized by some clinicians as a contributor to persistent Lyme disease symptoms but more research is needed.

Formica oreas ants in a sandy home area, with an ant figure on top.

Lyme disease | Prevention | Research

Canadian researchers discover tick repelling chemicals secreted by ants

ByCatherine Kinsella April 16, 2024April 16, 2024

A synthetic version has been developed and may lead to new tick repellent products.

News and updates

Remembering Jim Wilson

In memoriam: Jim Wilson

Remembering Jim Wilson

Researchers study ticks in Ottawa where residential zones border woodland areas

Bartonella DNA more common in patients with psychosis

Count me in

Another young woman dies in the midst of ongoing confusion around Lyme disease

Finding Resilience: A Teen’s Journey Through Lyme Disease

Remembering Jim Wilson

In memoriam: Jim Wilson

Remembering Jim Wilson

Researchers study ticks in Ottawa where residential zones border woodland areas

Bartonella DNA more common in patients with psychosis

Count me in

Another young woman dies in the midst of ongoing confusion around Lyme disease

Finding Resilience: A Teen’s Journey Through Lyme Disease

Summer camp leaders, outdoor educators, teachers, and parents

Clinician education grants available at CanLyme

Why Canadian public healthcare fails Lyme patients and why they seek treatment elsewhere

CanLyme welcomes Dr. Vett Lloyd

CanLyme: 20 years of Canadian advocacy

Lyme disease and POTS

Canadian researchers discover tick repelling chemicals secreted by ants

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