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Harmful Blue-Green Algae in Wolseley Bay

News Release

NORTH BAY, 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 Wolseley Bay, Falconer Township, through testing samples taken on Nov. 24, 2025, by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.

Harmful algae blooms typically occur during warmer months, but they can still develop in winter, though this is rare. While blue-green algae blooms may not...

Health Unit Announces More Opportunities for Vaccination this Fall

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

NORTH BAY, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) will be holding walk-in vaccine clinics across the Nipissing and Parry Sound Districts for all individuals aged six months and older who do not have a primary care provider. Similar to the clinics that are taking place this week for high-risk groups, the clinics will offer flu shots and COVID-19 vaccines, with the option for eligible older adults to receive the RSV vaccine. Today, the Health...

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...