Category: Campbellton

Deer bait stations could help fight Lyme disease in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

Deer bait stations attract deer, which can carry infected ticks that cause Lyme disease.

When the deer feed on corn from a central bin, their ears; head and neck rub against rollers that are treated with a pesticide that kills ticks.

There are more warnings about homeowners taking on too much credit.

The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada says the number of households with a home equity line of credit and a mortgage has increased by nearly 40 per cent since 2011.  It points out the lines of credit may prompt people to borrow more than they can afford and leave them more vulnerable to economic shocks such as a lost job or hike in interest rates.