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Harmful Blue-Green Algae in Whalley Lake

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

MAGNETAWAN, ON - The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is advising residents to be cautious after a harmful algae bloom, also known as blue-green algae, was observed in Whalley Lake through testing samples taken on Sept. 24, 2025, by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.

While blue-green algae blooms may not always show the presence of toxins, there is always the risk that toxins could be produced. Toxins can stay in the water...

COVID-19, Flu, RSV Vaccines Available in October for High-Risk Individuals

NEWS RELEASE

NORTH BAY, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) will be visiting community hubs once again this fall to offer COVID-19 and flu vaccines, starting with walk-in clinics for those who are at higher risk of severe outcomes from the viruses and do not have a primary care provider. Today, the Health Unit released their community clinic schedule for this population, which includes:

• Residents and staff of congregate living settings;
• Pregnant individuals;

Harmful Blue-Green Algae in Old Man's Lake

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

MAGNETAWAN, ON - The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is advising residents to be cautious after a harmful algae bloom, also known as blue-green algae, was observed in Old Man’s Lake through testing samples taken on Sept. 11, 2025, by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.

While blue-green algae blooms may not always show the presence of toxins, there is always the risk that toxins could be produced. Toxins can stay in the...

Harmful Blue-Green Algae in Whitestone Lake

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

WHITESTONE, ON - The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is advising residents to be cautious after a harmful algae bloom, also known as blue-green algae, was observed in Whitestone Lake through testing samples taken on September 3, 2025, by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.

While blue-green algae blooms may not always show the presence of toxins, there is always the risk that toxins could be produced. Toxins can stay in the...

Harmful Blue-Green Algae in Callander Bay, Wasi Lake

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 

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...