Tag: Long Point Provincial Park

  • Ontario Can’t Afford To Not Win War On Phragmites

    Ontario Can’t Afford To Not Win War On Phragmites

    Phragmites is likely the largest invasive plant threat facing Ontario today. It has taken over our wetlands, invaded our ditches and can get a foothold just about anywhere. It’s the monster that keeps coming back – we can’t let our guard down. Phragmites was first found locally in the Long Point wetlands 20 years ago.…

  • Ontario To Citizenry: Fight Lyme Disease, Protect Yourself From Ticks & Mosquitoes

    Ontario To Citizenry: Fight Lyme Disease, Protect Yourself From Ticks & Mosquitoes

    Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health is reminding all Ontarians to protect themselves and their families against Ticks, Lyme disease and West Nile virus this summer. Dr. David Williams is asking people to take simple measures to avoid being bitten by blacklegged ticks that can carry Lyme disease. If not identified and treated early, infection…