Beach

• New signs warning of great white sharks for some East Coast beaches

  The number of great white sharks is on the rise along Canada's East Coast, growing evidence shows. Plans are in the works to put up warning signs for beachgoers for the first time.

  Canada

  Jun 16, 2024
  
• Brown’s Bay Beach near Brockville, Ont. reopens after $5M facelift

  Brown's Bay Beach reopens after a $5 million facelift, featuring new amenities and improvements. The revitalized park aims to attract both locals and tourists this summer.

  Canada

  Jun 14, 2024
  
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• Nova Scotia beach reopens after possible shark sighting

  A supervisor from the Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service saw a fin around 10 a.m. Sunday at Rainbow Haven Beach. The beach was closed for monitoring but reopened after two hours.

  Environment

  Aug 28, 2023
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• Prince Edward County OPP credits community with helping find lost child

  Ontario Provincial Police credit public assistance in finding a lost child over the weekend at Sandbanks Provincial Park. The child was last seen in the water before being found.

  Canada

  Aug 9, 2023
• No lifeguards for summer season at N.B. beach amid hiring challenges

  There will be no lifeguards at Mactaquac Beach this summer due to a lack of qualified candidates, according to the Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture.

  Health

  Jul 10, 2023
• Report shows high E. coli concentrations and human waste in HRM’s First Lake

  The local HRM councillor for Lower Sackville is warning beachgoers of First Lake not to swim until high concentrations of E. coli are addressed.

  Health

  Jul 7, 2023
• Halifax area beach closed because of toxin producing algae bloom in lake

  The beach at Springfield Lake in Middle Sackville closed Saturday after the discovery of a toxin-producing blue-green algae bloom.

  Canada

  Jul 2, 2023
• High E. coli levels prompt swim advisory for Port Stanley’s Little Beach

  E. coli levels are an indicator of fecal contamination from either animals or humans. The bacteria can cause intestinal illness or infections of the eyes, ears, nose or throat.

  Health

  Jun 15, 2023
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• Beach in Port Dover still closed as Norfolk politicians, owners continue talks

  Only a small portion of the beach in Port Dover is owned by Norfolk County. City stakeholders and the beach's owners are still seeking an agreement to open it to the public.

  Canada

  Jun 2, 2023
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• New beach volleyball court opens at London International Airport

  The airport's new beach volleyball court will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. It's located north of the airport on Hurricane Road. 

  Sports

  May 21, 2023