Beach Closure

• English Bay beach closed again due to high levels of E. coli

  Closures were already in effect for Locarno Beach in Point Grey, two beaches on Bowen Island and Trout Lake.

  Environment

  Jul 13, 2022
  
• Water quality advisory lifted, Kin Beach in Vernon reopened to public

  The beach was temporarily closed for five days after higher-than-allowable bacterial levels.

  Canada

  Jul 1, 2022
  
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• Queensland Beach closed over water quality concerns

  Swimming is not advised at this time and lifeguard services have been suspended at Queensland Beach.

  Environment

  Jul 19, 2020
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• Halifax would like your dog to stop polluting waterways with its poop

  Dartmouth's Lake Banook and Lake MicMac were identified in a pollution control study released earlier this year as having high levels of canine E. coli.

  Environment

  Aug 11, 2019
• High bacteria count closes Birch Cove Beach to swimming

  The Halifax Regional Municipality says Birch Cove Beach at Lake Banook in Dartmouth is closed until further notice. 

  Environment

  Jul 30, 2019
• Lake Micmac at Shubie Park closed to swimming due to algae bloom in water

  Another body of water in Nova Scotia is closed to swimming due to algae in the water.

  Environment

  Aug 1, 2018
• Beachgoers still finding broken glass in the water in Bracebridge

  Despite enhanced cleaning measures, beachgoers in Bracebridge are still finding broken glass in the water.

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2018
• Gravenhurst beaches set to reopen after hazardous materials forced temporary closure

  Gull Lake Beach in Gravenhurst is set to reopen on June 13, after sharp objects found in the water forced a short closure.

  Canada

  Jun 13, 2018
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• All beaches in Gravenhurst now closed after dangerous materials found in water

  All beaches in Gravenhurst are temporarily closed while town parks staff conduct enhanced cleaning efforts.

  Canada

  Jun 5, 2018
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• Gravenhurst temporarily closes beach after sharp objects found in the water

  A beach in Gravenhurst is closed after sharp objects including glass and nails were found in the water.

  Crime

  Jun 1, 2018