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4 October 2021 / Media Releases
Blue Green Algae – Lake of The Woods
There have been reports of multiple algae blooms in the northern sections of Lake of The Woods and in the Winnipeg River near Kenora. The presence of blue-green algae in...
Read More 1 October 2021 / Media Releases
Risk Notification – Sunrise Meat and Sausage in Barwick
To all employees and clients who have had direct contact within the Sunrise Meat and Sausage premises at 7964 Highway 11, Barwick, ON P0W1A0 since September 11, 2021, please be...
Read More 29 September 2021 / Media Releases
Public Health Officials across Northern Ontario increase COVID-19 protection for all users of indoor sporting facilities
NORTHERN ONTARIO, ON – Northern Ontario Medical Officers of Health continue to put the health and safety of residents first. Effective October 14, operators of facilities in Northern Ontario where...
Read More 29 September 2021 / Media Releases
Blue Green Algae – Lost Lake
There has been a report of an algae bloom west of the Boat Bay boat launch on the south shore of Lost Lake near Hudson. The bloom will not be...
Read More 28 September 2021 / Media Releases
Blue Green Algae – Lulu Lake
There have been reports of algae blooms in Lulu Lake in the Unorganized Township of Pellat near Kenora. The blooms are being tested by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and...
Read More 28 September 2021 / Media Releases
Increased COVID-19 risk in Emo area
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) advises the public of an increased risk of COVID-19 in the Emo area. Over the past few weeks, many new cases of COVID-19 have been seen...
Read More 28 September 2021 / Media Releases
Blue Green Algae – Bonny Bay Road
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...
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