Public Health Sudbury & Districts has issued a drinking water advisory effective immediately for all residents of the Town of Kagawong.
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). 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
Heat warning extended for the following locations:
Chapleau, Missinaibi Lake
Gogama, Foleyet
The heat warning, which began Tuesday, May 30, 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 Thursday, June 1, 2023, for the following locations:
Greater Sudbury and vicinity
Markstay-Warren, St. Charles
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
ith 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 Tuesday, May 30, 2023, for the following locations:
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 Community Drug Strategy has received reports of an increase in the number of drug poisonings (overdoses) and unexpected reactions from the use of toxic 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, including stimulants, may be cut or mixed with substances such as benzos (benzodiazepines), xylazine, fentanyl, or carfentanil. Frontline workers warn that substances with greater toxicity than usual may be circulating locally. There has also been an increase in reports of individuals having abnormal reactions after using white powdered substances. Keep reading
Public Health Sudbury & Districts has issued a drinking water advisory effective immediately for all residents of the Town of Foleyet.
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). Keep reading
The Community Drug Strategy for the City of Greater Sudbury has received confirmation that tranq/non-opioid ‘xylazine’ has been found locally in Sudbury and districts. A person may be exposed to xylazine when using other substances. Keep reading
The Community Drug Strategy has received reports of an increase in the number of overdoses from the use of substances in the City of Greater Sudbury.
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), fentanyl, or carfentanil. Frontline workers warn that more toxic substances may be circulating locally.
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. Keep reading
