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July 28, 2023 - The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae in a water sample collected near Scott Drive (Shuniah) on July 25, 2023. It is important to remember that water should be avoided whenever a blue-green algae bloom is present…

August 17, 2023 -  The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the presence of blue-green  algae in a water sample collected on August 13, 2023, at Surprise Lake (along the shoreline of the  cottage on Surprise Lake Road West, which is on the southwest…

August 28, 2023 -  The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae in a water sample collected at West Loon Lake on August 24 2023. It is important to remember that water should be avoided whenever a blue-green algae bloom is present…

August 30, 2023 -  The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae in a water sample collected at Hazelwood Lake on August 24, 2023. It is important to remember that water should be avoided whenever a blue-green algae bloom is present…

September 21, 2023 - The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae in a water sample collected at Kenogamisis Lake on September 18, 2023. It is important to remember that water should be avoided whenever a blue-green algae bloom is…

For women who have used prescription, street drugs or methadone, there are often fears about what this use will mean for the baby. There is help available for women during the pregnancy to reduce harm to themselves and the baby. This booklet highlights harm reduction, community resources, and some…

Helpful information on Folic Acid, including a list of foods with high levels of folate and some tasty ways to enjoy folic acid!

A listing of community programs, emergency helplines, emotional and breastfeeding support, and other general information for your pregnancy as well as after the baby arrives. 

 

Updated: March 2024

The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae (BGA) in a water sample collected on June 24, 2024, at Trout Lake in Gorham Township, which is located about 30km northwest of Thunder Bay.

It is important to remember that water should be…

The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae (BGA) in a water sample collected from the swimming area at Hazelwood Lake Conservation Area on August 14, 2024. Hazelwood Lake Conservation Area is located approximately 30 km north of Thunder…