Algae Bloom

• Harmful blue-green algae confirmed at Peterborough beach: health unit

  Rogers Cove and Beavermead Park beaches have been closed since July 14. On July 24, officials reported a Rogers Cove sample had a toxin amount that exceeded recreational limits.

  Health

  Jul 24, 2023
  
• After ‘unprecedented’ 2 algae blooms in 3 years, Shuswap Watershed Council calls for action

  Ultimately, the watershed council chair believes the blooms pose an existential threat to the lake.

  Environment

  Oct 21, 2022
  
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• Cautionary health advisory issued for algae bloom in Shuswap Lake in B.C.

  A warning has been posted about an algae bloom in the Salmon Arm area of Shuswap Lake, with precautions recommended due to health concerns.

  Health

  Aug 17, 2022
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• Warning signs posted of algae bloom in Wood Lake, B.C.

  The public notices say lake users should not make contact with the algae bloom, but, if they do, to rise your body with clean water. Swimming is also discouraged.

  Health

  Jun 18, 2022
• N.S. issues first blue-green algae alert of 2022 for Shubenacadie-Grand Lake area

  Nova Scotia has issued its first alert of 2022 for blue-green algae after a mat was spotted in a stream between Shubenacadie-Grand Lake and Fish Lake on Saturday.

  Canada

  May 28, 2022
• Missisquoi Bay struggles to deal with decades-old cyanobacteria contamination

  Residents of Philipsburg on Missisquoi Bay south of Montreal say things are changing in the water, and they blame blue-green algae.

  Environment

  Sep 1, 2021
• Blue-green algae bloom on Wood Lake prompts health advisory from IHA

  Interior Health is advising people not to swim or bath in Wood Lake, nor to drink the water, along with keeping pets away.

  Canada

  Jun 5, 2021
• Interior Health deems algae bloom on Wood Lake a low health risk to public

  Interior Health says while the bloom contains blue-green algae, testing indicates the risk to the public remains low.

  Environment

  May 14, 2021
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• Province launches website to help identify algae blooms in B.C. lakes

  A water quality specialist says most algae blooms are harmless, but some produce toxins that can be dangerous to people, pets or livestock.

  Environment

  May 12, 2021
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• Health units warn of blue-green algae in Wildwood Reservoir near St. Marys

  The health units say the algae can produce toxins that could be dangerous for people to come into contact with or consume, especially children and pets.

  Health

  Aug 26, 2020