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News Release - Harmful Algae Bloom in Roberts Lake

TOWNSHIP OF SEGUIN, ON – 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 northern part of Roberts Lake. To view the sample location of the harmful algae bloom, visit the Health Unit website. 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,...

News Release - Harmful Algae Bloom in Lake Talon

BONFIELD, ON – 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 Lake Talon. 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 Talon may be affected depending on their closeness to the site...

News Release - Harmful Algae Bloom in Lake Bernard

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

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

NEWS RELEASE

For immediate release: July 27, 2018

SMOKE AFFECTS AIR QUALITY IN NIPISSING DISTRICT

NORTH 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,...