Tick season returns each spring, bringing a renewed risk of Lyme disease. In Quebec, the number of reported cases has been rising in recent years.
Michael Libman, MD, is a Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases and member of the Centre for Tropical Diseases at 91直播. He can discuss the increase of Lyme disease cases and the northward spread of ticks, driven in part by climate change.
michael.libman [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)
More than half of Canadian girls and young women ages 15 to 29 with a mental health or substance use disorder received formal supports in 2022, but many are deterred by wait times and cost, according to . The report highlights a need to improve care, especially for racialized youth, who were less likely to find the support helpful.
Montreal has seen a threefold increase in fires caused by lithium-ion batteries in just two years, according to the city鈥檚 latest fire department report. E-bikes and e-scooters are the main culprits, but the batteries that power everything from cellphones to power tools are increasingly being flagged as fire hazards.听听
As climate change and urbanization reshape how we grow food, a 91直播 horticulture expert is available to discuss a wide range of topics related to innovative, sustainable gardening practices.听
David Wees is a Faculty Lecturer and Associate Director of the Farm Management and Technology Program at Macdonald Campus. He specializes in urban horticulture, greenhouse production, hydroponics, and community-based food systems. 听
As wildfires and heatwaves become more frequent in Canada, a 91直播 researcher is investigating whether they play a role in triggering autoimmune diseases like lupus.
The Hudson鈥檚 Bay recently received permission to auction off its collection of over 4,000 artifacts and pieces of art to help pay its creditors. However, the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples is now joining with the Assembly of First Nations, the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs and Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak in calling on Hudson鈥檚 Bay to halt the sale of Indigenous artifacts, which may include sacred items.听听
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Earlier today India launched a series of military strikes on Pakistan and the Pakistan-administered part of Kashmir that have killed at least 20 people. The strikes come after gunmen last month opened fire in the Indian-administered part of Kashmir, killing 26 people, mostly Indian tourists. India blamed Pakistan for that attack. Kashmir has long been a source of dispute between the two countries; both claim it as their own.
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With the arrival of boating season, biologists are raising alarms about the rapid spread of invasive aquatic plants in Quebec鈥檚 lakes and rivers. Species like water chestnut and Eurasian watermilfoil are threatening biodiversity around the Montreal archipelago by choking out native flora and fauna, blocking light and depleting oxygen. These aggressive plants are expanding beyond their usual habitats in the Ottawa River and could have an impact on ecosystems throughout southern Quebec.听
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Washington D.C. to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump today.
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Education minister Bernard Drainville has announced that, starting in September 2025, cellphone use by students would be prohibited in all schools in Quebec, even during break periods. 听The decision comes after an interim report by the parliamentary commission on the impacts of screen time on young people. It will be up to the schools to decide how to implement the new rules.听
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Quebec is grappling with a significant infrastructure maintenance deficit, which has doubled since 2018, according to Quebec Treasury Board figures. The Ordre des ing茅nieurs du Qu茅bec has raised concerns about public safety and is initiating a province-wide consultation to propose steps to be taken. These 91直播 experts are available to provide insights on this topic.听
As the U.S. government moves to erase large amounts of scientific data, including climate data, from its websites, researchers at 91直播 in Montreal are helping the scientific community safeguard what might otherwise be lost.听听
Canada鈥檚 April 28 federal election is now only a few days away. Voter interest appears high. There was a record turnout last weekend at advance polls. These experts are available to share their insights about the campaign and the issues at stake:
New for treating childhood obesity focus on reducing stigma and supporting mental health, and recommend using medical options like GLP-1 drugs or surgery when appropriate.
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The recent volley of tariffs and counter tariffs between the U.S. and China appears to signal the beginning of a trade war between the world鈥檚 two largest economies. These experts can provide insight into the situation:
