Blue-Green Algae

• 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
• Advisory issued for Dartmouth’s Birch Cove Beach over possible blue-green algae bloom

  People are encouraged to avoid swimming in Lake Banook until further testing of blue-green algae is finished.

  Environment

  Aug 22
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• Health unit reports blue-green algae on parts of Georgian Bay, Tay Township shoreline

  The local health unit is cautioning residents and visitors to Georgian Bay and Tay Township about blue-green algae on the shoreline.

  Environment

  Jul 29
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• Hamilton Harbour beaches off limits for swimming due to blue-green algae

  There are no safe beaches for swimming on Hamilton Harbour as a result of the closure, since Bayfront Beach is permanently closed due to a history of poor water quality.

  Canada

  Jul 27
• More blue-green algae blooms in Alberta after record heat

  Recent scorching temperatures are contributing to more blue-green algae blooms in Alberta lakes, and one expert says Albertans may want to plan trips to the lake sooner.

  Environment

  Jul 12
• ‘Risk is always going to be there’: Blue-green algae confirmed at N.S. lake linked to deaths of 2 dogs

  'Everyone's going to have to make their choices about what level of risk they're comfortable with.'

  Environment

  Jun 16
• Water advisory remains in place as blue-green algae toxins detected at N.S. lake

  Two dogs died and a woman was hospitalized last week.

  Canada

  Jun 15
• Nova Scotia veterinarian warns dog owners about toxic blue-green algae in lakes

  Dog owners in Nova Scotia should be on the lookout for blue-green algae in lakes and ponds this summer after two dogs died following a potential exposure to the bacteria.

  Environment

  Jun 13
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• Blue-green algae likely culprit for Grand Lake water contamination

  The contaminated lakewater sent a woman to hospital and caused the death of two dogs.

  Canada

  Jun 11
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• 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