Toxic Algae
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Harmful blue-green algae confirmed at Peterborough beach: health unitRogers 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.HealthJul 24, 2023
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Hiking family’s cause of death still a mystery after autopsies in CaliforniaAn initial autopsy failed to reveal what killed a young couple, their baby and their dog in the California woods.TrendingAug 24, 2021
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Family of hikers mysteriously found dead on California forest trailOfficials launched a hazmat investigation after a couple was found dead with their daughter and dog in the Sierra National Forest.TrendingAug 19, 2021
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Alberta family sends out water warning after pet dies from suspected blue-green algae exposureAn Edmonton family is devastated by the sudden death of their dog. Daisy was rushed to the vet after swimming in Moose Lake, where AHS later posted a blue-green algae advisory.EnvironmentJul 7, 2020
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Blue-green algae posing risk to public, pets in New Brunswick as warmer weather sets inWhile most commonly blue-green in colour, surface blooms can also look red, brown or yellow, and can produce potentially 'lethal' toxins, health officials say.EnvironmentJun 20, 2020
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Canada’s abundance of fresh water under threat from toxic algae, climate changeCanada will be up a creek without a paddle if it doesn't acknowledge threats to its fresh water, says a report from some of the country's top water scientists.Nov 19, 2019
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Woman’s puppy playdate ends with 3 dogs dead from toxic algaeThe dogs died just a few hours after swimming in a pond filled with blue-green algae, which can produce a powerful toxin.TrendingAug 12, 2019
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Dog goes swimming at a Whitby beach, gets sick and dies within two daysA Whitby, Ont., family believes blue-green algae in the water may be to blame for the dog's death.EnvironmentSep 5, 2018
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Health unit issues warning after blue-green algae found in Lake RosseauAccording to the health unit, some varieties of blue-green algae are capable of producing toxins that can be harmful to humans and animals.CanadaAug 17, 2018
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Climate change could boost toxic algae along Canada’s Pacific coast: studyA recently published study suggests climate change may encourage longer and more frequent blooms of toxic algae along Canada's Pacific coast.Mar 13, 2016
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