Cyanobacteria
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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.HealthJun 18, 2022
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Algae blooms part of nature, but can be harmful: Interior HealthInterior Health says blue-green algae or cyanobacteria can produce several types of toxins that can be poisonous to people, pets or livestock.HealthMay 3, 2022
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Missisquoi Bay struggles to deal with decades-old cyanobacteria contaminationResidents of Philipsburg on Missisquoi Bay south of Montreal say things are changing in the water, and they blame blue-green algae.EnvironmentSep 1, 2021
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Interior Health deems algae bloom on Wood Lake a low health risk to publicInterior Health says while the bloom contains blue-green algae, testing indicates the risk to the public remains low.EnvironmentMay 14, 2021
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Province launches website to help identify algae blooms in B.C. lakesA water quality specialist says most algae blooms are harmless, but some produce toxins that can be dangerous to people, pets or livestock.EnvironmentMay 12, 2021
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Large algal bloom in Shuswap Lake being monitored, says Interior Health“At this time of year, algal blooms are known to occur in many of the lakes, ponds, and wetlands found throughout the Interior region of B.C.”Aug 11, 2020
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Blue-green algae bloom risk advisory extended to Lake BanookBlue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, is a natural freshwater algae. During the summer, it grows rapidly and extensively, also known as a bloom.CanadaJul 8, 2020
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Public advised to avoid swimming in Lake Micmac due to blue-green algaeSome types of blue-green algae can produce toxins that are harmful to people and pets.EnvironmentJul 3, 2020
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Health warning issued for Shuswap Lake after algae bloom partially washes ashoreThe public is being advised not to drink water directly from the lake in the bloom’s vicinity, near Ashby Point, nor to touch it.HealthApr 9, 2020
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Quispamsis checking for blue-green algae after 3 dead raccoons found in Ritchie LakeWhile not fatal to humans, public safety is cautioning people to stay away from any water sources where blooms might be present.CanadaAug 16, 2019
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