Public Health Sudbury & Districts has officially lifted the drinking water advisory that came into effect Wednesday, August 7, 2024, for residents of Range Street, Park Street, and areas south of Park Street in Gore Bay. Keep reading
wimming advisory signs at the following beach: Northern Water Sports Centre – Ramsey Lake, Greater Sudbury Keep reading
Public Health Sudbury & Districts has issued a drinking water advisory effective immediately for all businesses and residents of Range Street, Park Street, and areas south of Park Street in Gore Bay using municipal drinking water. Keep reading
Heat warning extended for the following locations: Greater Sudbury and vicinity Markstay – Warren, St. Charles West-Nipissing, French River Espanola, Massey, and Killarney Manitoulin Island Keep reading
Public Health Sudbury & Districts is reminding the public about how to reduce their risk if they use cannabis, alcohol, or other substances during the August long weekend. Keep reading
The Community Drug Strategies have received confirmation of a potent substance, carfentanil, found in Sudbury and districts. Keep reading
A local resident has tested positive for Lyme disease. This is the first locally-acquired human case reported to Public Health Sudbury & Districts this year. Lyme disease occurs when a person is bit by a tick carrying the Lyme disease bacterium. In Ontario, the blacklegged tick is known to transmit Lyme disease; however, not all blacklegged ticks carry the Lyme disease bacterium. Keep reading
With hot, humid weather in the forecast for the next few days, Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heat warning within Public Health Sudbury & Districts’ service area beginning Thursday, August 1, 2024, for the following locations: Gogama, Foleyet Chapleau, Missinaibi Lake Keep reading
Public Health Sudbury & Districts has officially lifted the boil water advisory that came into effect July 21, 2024, for residents of Foleyet. Keep reading
Public Health Sudbury & Districts has officially lifted the drinking water advisory that came into effect Sunday, July 21, 2024, for residents of Gore Bay. “The bacteriological quality of the water supply has been tested with no adverse results being reported,” said Burgess Hawkins, a manager in the Public Health’s Health Protection Division. “Residents in the affected areas may notice chlorine odours and discoloured water.” Keep reading