Public Health Sudbury & Districts has issued a drinking water advisory effective immediately for all residents of the Town of Gogama.
A drinking water advisory means that people who take their water from the municipal system should NOT use it for drinking; making juice, infant formula, or ice; cooking; washing uncooked fruit and vegetables; or brushing teeth. Boiling the water may not make it safe for drinking. For these purposes, water from an alternate source, such as bottled water, should be used. The water can be used for laundry and bathing (excluding small children who could swallow the water).
Although the Town of Gogama has re-established the water supply, which was interrupted due to a malfunction, residents should not use the water for human consumption until advised otherwise by Public Health Sudbury & Districts. Keep reading
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has advised Public Health Sudbury & Districts that results from samples taken September 28, 2023, from Boulder Lake are positive for blue-green algae (cyanobacteria). The samples contained a species of cyanobacteria that can produce toxins.
Blue-green algal blooms could also appear in other parts of the lake. Because blooms are not anchored, they can move from one location to another through wind and water action. New blooms can also form. All residents on lakes should look for blooms in their area.
Blue-green algal blooms have an unsightly pea soup appearance and foul smell and can produce toxins. Residents should avoid using or drinking water from areas where blooms are visible. Keep reading
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has advised Public Health Sudbury & Districts that results from samples taken September 28, 2023, from Boulder Lake are positive for blue-green algae (cyanobacteria). The samples contained a species of cyanobacteria that can produce toxins.
Blue-green algal blooms could also appear in other parts of the lake. Because blooms are not anchored, they can move from one location to another through wind and water action. New blooms can also form. All residents on lakes should look for blooms in their area. Keep reading
The Community Drug Strategy has received confirmation of a new potent substance, flubromazolam, circulating in Sudbury and Manitoulin districts.
Flubromazolam, also known as “liquid Xanax”, is a potent designer benzodiazepine (benzo). Consuming flubromazolam can result in strong sedation and partial amnesia lasting more than 24 hours. Death can occur if taken in large quantities. Sedation and partial amnesia can make people vulnerable to injury and loss of personal possessions. In Toronto’s drug-checking report of September 25, 2023 31% of samples expected to be fentanyl contained bromazolam, a class which includes flubromazolam. Keep reading
The Community Drug Strategy has received reports of an increase in the number of drug poisonings (overdoses) and unexpected reactions from the use of substances in Sudbury and districts.
While we cannot confirm the substance(s) causing the overdoses, this situation serves as an important reminder to the community that street drugs may be cut or mixed with substances such as benzos (benzodiazepines), xylazine, fentanyl, or carfentanil. Frontline workers warn that more toxic substances than usual may be circulating locally and that multiple naloxone kits have been required to reduce overdoses.
An overdose occurs when a person uses a substance, and their body is unable to handle the effects. As a result, the brain is unable to control basic life functions. The person might pass out, stop breathing, or experience a seizure. Overdoses can be fatal and non-fatal. Keep reading
Heat warning extended for the following locations:
Greater Sudbury and vicinity
Markstay-Warren, St. Charles
Espanola, Massey and Killarney
West-Nipissing, French River
The heat warning, which began Sunday, September 3, 2023, is being extended given the hot, humid weather in the forecast. Heat warnings are extended while the weather stays at 29 degrees Celsius or above during the day and 18 degrees Celsius or above at night, or the humidex reaches 36 or above. Keep reading
With hot, humid weather in the forecast for the next few days, Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heat warning within Public Health Sudbury & Districts’ service area beginning Sunday, September 3, 2023, for the following locations:
Greater Sudbury and vicinity
Markstay-Warren, St. Charles
Chapleau, Missinaibi Lake
Gogama, Foleyet
Espanola, Massey and Killarney
West-Nipissing, French River
Heat warnings are issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada when the forecast rises for two days to 29 degrees Celsius or above during the day and 18 degrees Celsius or above at night, or the humidex is 36 or above. Keep reading
With hot, humid weather in the forecast for the next few days, Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heat warning within Public Health Sudbury & Districts’ service area beginning Sunday, September 3, 2023, for the following locations:
Greater Sudbury and vicinity
Markstay-Warren, St. Charles
Chapleau, Missinaibi Lake
Gogama, Foleyet
Heat warnings are issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada when the forecast rises for two days to 29 degrees Celsius or above during the day and 18 degrees Celsius or above at night, or the humidex is 36 or above. Keep reading
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has advised Public Health Sudbury & Districts that results from samples taken July 31, 2023, from Ramsey Lake are positive for blue-green algae (cyanobacteria). The samples contained a species of cyanobacteria that can produce toxins. Keep reading
Public Health Sudbury & Districts has issued a drinking water advisory effective immediately for all residents of the City of Greater Sudbury in the area north of 138 Skead Road at Good Sheppard Cemetery, to the north intersection of Skead Road and Old Skead Road, including all streets coming off Skead Road and Old Skead Road. The Drinking water Advisory is being issued because of a loss of pressure due to a watermain break. Keep reading
