A swimming advisory has been issued for the following beach:
Whitewater Lake Park Beach, Greater Sudbury
As a result of routine water samples exceeding the acceptable bacteriological water quality standards, Public Health Sudbury & Districts has posted swimming advisory signs to inform the public that the beach water quality is not suitable for recreational use at this time at Whitewater Lake Park Beach, Greater Sudbury.
A swimming advisory is a precautionary notice that informs the public about specific risks to health and safety. Keep reading
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has advised Public Health Sudbury & Districts that results from samples taken July 21, 2023, from Bass Lake, Manitoulin Island, 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
A swimming advisory has been issued for the following beach:
Nepahwin Park Beach, Greater Sudbury
As a result of routine water samples exceeding the acceptable bacteriological water quality standards, Public Health Sudbury & Districts has posted swimming advisory signs to inform the public that the beach water quality is not suitable for recreational use at this time at Nepahwin Beach Park, Greater Sudbury
A swimming advisory is a precautionary notice that informs the public about specific risks to health and safety. Keep reading
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has advised Public Health Sudbury & Districts that results from samples taken July 14, 2023, from Horwood 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 Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has advised Public Health Sudbury & Districts that results from samples taken June 29, 2023, from Whitson Lake and July 5, 2023, from Helen Bay of Lake Huron are positive for blue-green algae (cyanobacteria). The samples contained a species of cyanobacteria that can produce toxins. Keep reading
The Heat Warning, which began Monday, July 3, 2023, is being extended given the hot, humid weather in the forecast for the following locations:
Greater Sudbury and vicinity
Markstay-Warren, St. Charles
West Nipissing, French River
Espanola, Massey, Killarney
Manitoulin Island
Chapleau, Missinaibi Lake
Gogama, Foleyet
Extended Heat Warnings remain in effect 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
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 Monday, July 3, 2023, for the following locations:
Greater Sudbury and vicinity
Markstay-Warren, St. Charles
West-Nipissing, French River
Gogama, Foleyet
Chapleau, Missinaibi Lake
Espanola, Massey and Killarney
Manitoulin Island
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 Monday, July 3, 2023, for the following locations:
Greater Sudbury and vicinity
Markstay-Warren, St. Charles
West-Nipissing, French River
Gogama, Foleyet
Chapleau, Missinaibi Lake
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
Public Health Sudbury & Districts and the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks are currently investigating a possible blue-green algal bloom at Kalmo Beach on Whitson Lake in Greater Sudbury. 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 the Sudbury & Districts area.
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 may be circulating locally. Keep reading
