A visible bloom of blue-green algae has been observed in Lake Apsey. The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has advised Public Health Sudbury & Districts that after testing samples taken August 28, 2025 from that bloom, blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) has been confirmed. Keep reading
Public Health Sudbury & Districts has officially lifted the drinking water advisory that came into effect Monday, September 1, 2025, for residents of the town of Kagawong. Keep reading
Public Health Sudbury & Districts has issued a drinking water advisory effective immediately for all residents of Kagawong.
A drinking water advisory means that people who take their water from the municipal system should NOT use it for drinking; making juice, infant formula, or ice; cooking; washing uncooked fruit and vegetables; or brushing teeth. Keep reading
Public Health Sudbury & Districts is warning of a rise in drug poisonings (overdoses) and unexpected reactions to substances in the Sudbury and Manitoulin districts.
The cause of the increase is unknown. Keep reading
Heat warning extended for the following locations:
- Greater Sudbury and vicinity
- Markstay – Warren, St. Charles
- Espanola, Massey, and Killarney
- West-Nipissing, French River 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 Saturday, August 9, 2025. Keep reading
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Due to system maintenance, Public Health Sudbury & Districts’ Check Before You Go website will experience downtime between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. on July 31, 2025. We apologize for any inconvenience. 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 Saturday. Keep reading
Since Public Health Sudbury & Districts reported a measles infection on Tuesday, July 22, it has been investigating the source of that measles infection and identifying other transmission that has occurred in order to prevent further spread. Keep reading