August 15, 2017 Tick Tips To Avoid Lyme Disease August 15, 2017/ Dave Wharry According to CBC, Lyme disease is on the rise in Ontario. They offer suggestions on how to protect yourself.The Ontario government also provide information on how to avoid bites from blacklegged ticks, which may carry Lyme disease.Check out the dialog about treating tick bites at the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Facebook page.