Lyme Disease in Nova Scotia & the Atlantic Provinces

01/22/2026

There was a recent segment on Lyme in Canada by CBC that included outdated information (like just mentioning the bull’s eye version of the erythema migrans Lyme rash) and information to suggest that there is no such thing as a chronic version of Lyme.

FYI, MIT is looking into what causes long term issues - https://talresearchgroup.mit.edu/. Many others are as well.

It’s unfortunate that this type of segment is still happening in 2026. Might it have something to do with a Panel Discussion that is happening in Quebec in early February? There is a one hour panel discussion the day before a Lyme Conference hosted by TickNet. The Panel Discussion includes four knowledgeable doctors discussing - “Navigating Complications of Lyme Disease: Translating Research, Practice, and Experience to Improve Patient Care” - https://event.fourwaves.com/publicengagementevent2026.

In 2019 Nova Scotia had the Bridgewater Lyme Conference. A couple of months before the conference a doctor from the US was brought to the province to speak to doctors. Several times he said “It’s only Lyme” and minimized how it can affect people. Trying to detract from what knowledgeable doctors and researchers are going to say seems like an actual method used in this country. Why?

Many have sent a response to CBC. Thank you.

https://canlyme.com/2026/01/chronic-lyme-is-real/

Despite their intention, recent news broadcasts have the potential to put patients at further risk.

01/07/2026

Happy New Year everyone! I hope you all were able to have a nice holiday season.

The next NS Lyme Support Group Meeting is Tuesday, January 13th at 12:00pm. Please let me know if you would like the link.

As an FYI, I’m having difficulty with my email Lyme group and am unable to send a reminder out to everyone. Therefore, you may not get an email reminder.

All are welcome.

11/25/2025

Still looking for help with our Nova Scotia Lyme & Tick-Borne Diseases Association - https://wp.me/p7rxZL-qC. Please read and help out any way that you can.

In November of 2024 the Nova Scotia Lyme & Tick-Borne Diseases Association was officially formed. At that time we had a six member Board. Due to a variety of issues, such as moving out of the p…

11/18/2025

11/09/2025

Help Needed! Please read my latest blog post if you reside in Nova Scotia.

In November of 2024 the Nova Scotia Lyme & Tick-Borne Diseases Association was formed. At that time we had a six member Board. Unfortunately, due to variety of issues, we have had a few resigna…

10/30/2025

The next NS Lyme Support Group meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 4th at 12:00pm via Zoom. Please let me know if you would like to receive the link. All welcome!

As well, the next Board meeting of the Nova Scotia Lyme & Tick-Borne Diseases Association will be held virtually on Thursday, November 6th at 7:00pm. We are still in need of more Board members and more Sub-Committee members to help with initiatives. Please reach out if you want more info.

Donna Lugar

10/26/2025

Thanks to Lyme advocate extraordinaire Brenda Sterling-Goodwin we now have bumper stickers to help raise awareness and fundraise. They are $10 each. They are 3” x 10”.

I have a small supply in Bedford, NS. Please reach out if interested in purchasing.

Money to help offset cost of website that is being developed for the Nova Scotia Lyme & Tick-borne Diseases Association.

Donations also accepted.

Donna Lugar

10/25/2025

This is exciting -
https://www2.acadiau.ca/about-acadia/newsroom/news-reader-page/acadia-establishes-tick-research-and-innovation-centre.html.

Press on it as well in the Chronicle Herald and on CBC.

When Acadia University researcher Dr. Nicoletta Faraone and her team made headlines and social media buzz this spring with their tick research breakthroughs, they garnered something greater than likes and clicks — they inspired a remarkable act of generosity. Impressed by her work, Peter and Susan...

10/18/2025

Tick activity is on the rise!

The last few extremely dry months reduced black-legged tick activity; however, now that it is cooler and there is a bit more moisture, people are seeing ticks out in full force.

Protect yourself and your family as you do yard maintenance and enjoy this colourful time of year and remember, there is no longer a tick season. Ticks can be active anytime that temperatures allow.

10/13/2025

Would be awesome to see health practitioners from the Atlantic Provinces attending.

November 8 to 9, 2025 Vantage Venues 27th Floor 150 King St. W, Toronto, ON Join us for the first annual Canadian Tick-Borne Disease Conference exclusively for medical practitioners.

10/09/2025

The next NS Lyme Disease Support Group meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 14th at 12:00pm, via Zoom. Please let me know if you would like the link.

As well, as the second Tuesday of the month lands on Remembrance Day in November I’m going to reschedule that one to the first Tuesday of the month, November 4th. Will send out a reminder for the November one but wanted to give folks a heads up.

As well, please put your thinking caps on as to anyone who might be interested in sitting on the Board of the Nova Scotia Lyme & Tick-Borne Diseases Association, or be involved on a sub-committee to help get things moving forward.

We could also use your input as we build our new website. What would you like to see included? What information do you think is missing from mainstream websites?

10/02/2025

Thank you Susanne for taking Hailey’s story to MLA’s in Nova Scotia and thank you Chris Palmer, MLA, Kings West, for raising Hailey’s story and Lyme disease in the House. It’s a message that all Nova Scotians, and Canadians, need to hear.

Tick-borne diseases are a non-partisan issue. Anyone, anywhere in Nova Scotia, and beyond, can be impacted by a tick bite. We all need to be working together to affect change.