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News Release - Harmful Algae Bloom in Lake Bernard
Posted on Thursday, September 06, 2018 11:30 AM
TOWNSHIP OF STRONG – The Health Unit would like to advise the public that a harmful algae bloom (cyanobacteria), also known as blue-green algae or pond scum, has been found in the northwest part of Lake Bernard. Species of the algae capable of producing toxins were confirmed by the laboratory of the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks. The toxins in harmful algae can irritate the skin and, if swallowed, cause diarrhea and vomiting.
Residents of Lake Bernard may be affected depending...
News Release - Harmful Algae Bloom in Lynx Lake
Posted on Thursday, August 23, 2018 05:45 AM
Kearney, ON – The Health Unit would like to advise the public that a harmful algae bloom has been found in Lynx Lake (previously known as Groom Lake). The toxins in harmful algae, also known as blue-green algae, can irritate the skin and, if swallowed, cause diarrhea and vomiting.
Residents of Lynx Lake may be affected depending on their closeness to the site of the algae, the size of the lake, wind directions, water flow, and other environmental conditions that cannot be predicted or controlled....
Smoke Affects Air Quality in Nipissing District
Posted on Friday, July 27, 2018 11:30 AM
NEWS RELEASE
For immediate release: July 27, 2018
SMOKE AFFECTS AIR QUALITY IN NIPISSING DISTRICTNORTH BAY, ON – As smoke continues to affect the air quality in North Bay and surrounding areas, the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (“Health Unit”) is reminding people to protect themselves should they encounter air pollutants such as forest fire smoke.
“Poor air quality can cause health problems and can be particularly harmful to children, seniors and pregnant woman,” says Robert A-Muhong,...
Blue-Green Algae in Ottawa River Near Thorne
Posted on Monday, July 23, 2018 09:30 AM
TOWNSHIP OF POITRAS – The Health Unit would like to advise the public that blue-green algae has been found in the Ottawa River near the village of Thorne, Ontario. The geographic location of the algae is N 46.72267, E -79.11362. The blue-green algae bloom does not affect the drinking water in Thorne, as the municipal water is taken from a different river.
Because of the blue-green algae, immediately follow these safety measures:
- Do not use the water. This includes: drinking, cooking, bathing,...
Protect Yourself from Forest Fire Smoke
Posted on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 10:00 AM
NORTH BAY, ON - The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (“Health Unit”) is reminding people to protect themselves should they encounter forest fire smoke. The smoke can be particularly harmful to children, seniors and pregnant woman; people who have chronic heart or lung problems; as well as people who are very active doing work or sports outside.
“Forest fire smoke is made up of a mixture of gases and very small particles that are produced when wood and other organic matter burn,”...