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Harmful Blue-Green Algae in Callander Bay, Wasi Lake

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For immediate release: Monday, Aug. 11, 2025 

Harmful Blue-Green Algae in Callander Bay, Wasi Lake 

NORTH BAY, ON - The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is advising residents on Callander Bay and Wasi Lake to be cautious after a harmful algae bloom, also known as blue-green algae, was confirmed in the lakes by testing samples taken on July 29, 2025 by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. 

While blue-green algae blooms may not...

Health Unit Issues Community Drug Alert Following Sharp Increase in Overdose Rates

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NORTH BAY, ON – Between July 23 and August 2, 2025, nine overdoses have been reported across the Nipissing and Parry Sound Districts that involved substances expected to be opioids. Of the nine overdoses, one resulted in death. One is known to have had a single dose of naloxone given at the scene.

The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has issued a community drug alert in response to these events, and is advising people who use substances to take...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Users of Thorne Drinking Water System

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For immediate release: July 31, 2025 

THORNE, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has issued a boil water advisory for users of the Thorne Drinking Water System due to a loss of disinfection that occurred on July 30, 2025.  

Residents and businesses receiving water from this Water System must bring water to a rolling boil for a full minute before preparing food and drinks, brushing teeth, making infant formula, and other activities that could...

Water Now Safe for Residents on Verner Drinking Water System

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VERNER, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has rescinded the Do Not Drink Advisory issued on July 27, 2025, for users of the Verner Drinking Water System.

Water quality testing has confirmed that drinking water is safe to consume. The water is now safe for all normal uses, including drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, and bathing.

To ensure household plumbing is refreshed with clean water, the Health Unit advises residents on the water...

Do Not Drink Advisory in Effect for Residents on Verner Drinking Water System

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VERNER, ON - The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has issued a Do Not Drink Advisory for users of the Verner Drinking Water System. The advisory comes following a loss of water pressure in the distribution system.

Verner residents who rely on the water system are to refrain from using tap water for drinking, preparing food, making infant formula, brushing teeth, or any other activity that could result in ingestion. The Health Unit urges...