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High E. coli levels prompt swim advisory for Port Stanley’s Little BeachE. 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.HealthJun 15, 2023
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Rogers Cove in Peterborough, beach in Curve Lake First Nation deemed unsafe for swimmingTwo beaches in the Peterborough area have been closed to swimmers after testing showed E. coli contamination. The water testing program began this week and runs to Labour Day.HealthJun 16, 2022
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Killiney Beach under Do Not Consume Advisory months after wildfireSince residents of the area returned from a lengthy wildfire evacuation in early September, they've been told not even boiling their water will make it safe to drink.NewsNov 8, 2021
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Water advisory issued for Marina Way Beach in PentictonThe city says testing done last week found unacceptable limits of e-coli levels.HealthMay 25, 2021
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Nova Scotia suspends water sample testing to increase COVID-19 testing capacity at QEIIBacterial water testing will still be available at the Yarmouth Regional Hospital and at accredited water testing facilities in the province.EnvironmentDec 10, 2020
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Lakefield Park beach remains unsafe due to bacteria levels: Peterborough health unitPeterborough Public Health says Lakefield Park beach is unsafe due to high levels of bacteria.HealthJul 15, 2020
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Heavy metal used by Co-op refinery detected in Regina wastewaterThe refinery has made arrangements to have the vanadium-concentrated water hauled off-site for specialized treatment, says the City of Regina.EnvironmentJul 10, 2020
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2 Selwyn Township beaches posted as unsafe for swimming: health unitJones Beach and Lakefield Park beach both have tested for high levels of E. coli bacteria.HealthJul 7, 2020
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Tainted water series from Global News, media consortium wins Canadian Association of Journalists awardTainted Water received the CAJ award for data journalism during a ceremony hosted via Zoom Saturday.CanadaMay 30, 2020
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New water problems for New Brunswick beach prompt call for testingPoor water quality resulted in the advisories on Aug. 12, 14, 15 and 16 for Parlee Beach, a popular tourist destination on the province's east coast.EnvironmentAug 19, 2019
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