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News Release: Boil Water Advisory for Water Drawn From the Shebeshekong River, Carling Township

NORTH BAY, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (“Health Unit”) is advising residents of Carling Township who draw their drinking water directly from the Shebeshekong River to take extra precautions and to boil their water. A beaver dam let go early this morning discharging a significant amount of pond water into the Shebeshekong River. Residents may have an increased risk of contracting Giardia Lamblia (beaver fever).

Residents who draw their drinking water direct from the river are...

News Release - International Overdose Awareness Day - Today

NORTH BAY, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit region has seen an increase in the number of overdose related deaths since the start of COVID-19 and an overall increase from previous years. In 2018, there were 99 opioid-related emergency department visits and 14 deaths related to opioid use, among Nipissing and Parry Sound residents. In 2019, this increased to 138 opioid-related emergency department visits and 18 deaths among the same geographical area.

International Overdose Awareness...

News Release: Health Unit Releases COVID-19 and School Reopening – Public Health Information for Families Guide

NORTH BAY, ON – Since the July 30, 2020 announcement of the return to in-class learning, the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has been working diligently with schools and school boards within our district to help inform and support school reopening efforts. Through these discussions, the Health Unit identified additional information needed by parents and guardians as they prepare their children for a safer return to school. In an effort to help fill this gap, the Health Unit...

News Release - Harmful Blue-green Algae in Manitouwabing Lake

MCKELLAR, ON - The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) would like to advise the public that a harmful algae bloom (cyanobacteria), also known as blue-green algae, has been found in Manitouwabing Lake (Township of McKellar).  Species of the algae capable of producing toxins were confirmed by the laboratory of the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.  The toxins in harmful algae can irritate the skin and, if swallowed, cause diarrhea and vomiting.

Residents...

News Release - COVID-19 and School Reopening - Public Health Information for Families Available August 25, 2020

 

NORTH BAY, ON – On July 30, 2020, the provincial government announced the September reopening of Ontario schools. In response to this announcement, the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has been working diligently with school boards to support a safer return to school.

As part of this initiative, the Health Unit has created a guidance document titled COVID-19 and School Reopening – Public Health Information for Families. The document helps to answer many questions...