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There has been a report of an algae bloom in the Bonny Bay Road area of Wabigoon Lake. The presence of blue-green algae has recently been confirmed on the north end of the lake, so the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks will not be taking samples of the Read more…
There have been reports of an algae bloom north of Frog Rapids in Abram Lake, near Sioux Lookout. The bloom is being tested by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks to see if it is blue-green algae. At this time, the results are not known, so Northwestern Health Unit Read more…
You can make a difference today, twice! While you’re out voting in our Federal Election, stop by one of Northwestern Health Unit’s COVID-19 vaccination clinics. Getting vaccinated helps to keep our communities healthy and reduces the chance of prevent future shutdowns. Clinics running today in our area are as follows: Read more…
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) advises the public that there has been an increase in COVID-19 cases among unvaccinated residents in the Emo area. An outbreak associated with Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program (SCAP) and SonShine Christian Kindergarten has been declared and affects many households and age groups. By provincial definition, an Read more…
There have been reports of algae blooms in both Spruce Lake and at Anicinabe Beach in Kenora. The blooms are being tested by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks to see if they are blue-green algae. At this time, the results are not known, so Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) Read more…
A toxin-producing blue-green algae bloom has been confirmed in Wabigoon Lake in Dryden. The body of water was sampled and tested by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks. Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) asks people to be cautious when using water from the lake in areas where suspect blue-green algae Read more…
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) says the Delta variant of COVID-19 is noted throughout the region. Anyone, including those who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19, should get tested if they have symptoms to prevent further transmission. Recently, the Provincial COVID-19 Self-assessment Tool has been updated. “If you are feeling unwell, even Read more…
There have been reports of algae blooms in Wabigoon Lake in the Larson Bay, Maple Road, and Flat Rock areas of Dryden. Flat Rock and Sandy Beach swimming areas in Dryden are closed until further notice. The blooms are being tested to see if they are blue-green algae and until Read more…
With a looming fourth wave of COVID-19, Dr. Kit Young Hoon, Medical Officer of Health at Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) supports the provincial government’s decision to implement vaccine passports. The decision, announced today by Premier Ford requires that anyone attending most higher-risk indoor public settings must be fully vaccinated. “Being Read more…
There have been reports of algae blooms in the Larson Bay and Maple Road areas of Wabigoon Lake in Dryden. The blooms are being tested to see if they are blue-green algae. At this time the results are not known, so the Northwestern Health Unit is asking people to be Read more…