Oakfield beach reopens to swimming
OAKFIELD: HRM is advising residents that Oakfield Park Beach in Oakfield has reopened to swimming following blue-green algae toxin testing. Test results have indicated toxin levels are within Health Canada…
Oakfield Park beach closed due to possible blue-green algae bloom
OAKFIELD: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that due to the presence of a possible toxin-producing blue-green algae bloom, Oakfield Park Beach in Oakfield is closed for recreational use.…
Blue-green algae reported in Fish Lake area: NSECC
SHUBENACADIE GRAND LAKE: According to Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change, a possible sighting of blue-green algae has been made in the Grand Lake area. The report said the blue-green…
Province provides tips on preparing for Blue-Green algae season
HALIFAX: As Nova Scotians head outdoors in the warmer weather to enjoy the province’s lakes, they should know about and watch for blue-green algae. “Nova Scotia is known for our…
Nova Scotians provided with blue-green algae reminder
HALIFAX: As the weather gets warmer, it is important for people to know about and watch for blue-green algae while enjoying Nova Scotia’s fresh water shorelines. “We want everyone to…
Residents wondered why NSECC doesn’t specify exact areas blue-green algae is reported in lakes. So we asked.
WINDSOR JUNCTION: Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change (NSECC) has started an awareness program regarding blue-green-algae in lakes across N.S. Part of that involves posting on their website and social…
HRM issues risk advisory for Oakfield Beach due to possible blue-green algae benthic mat
OAKFIELD: A risk advisory has been issued for Oakfield Beach due to due to the presence of a possible blue-green algae benthic mat. The HRM has issued the advisory, encouraging…
HRM issues risk-advisory for off-leash dog area at Shubie Park Beach due to possible blue-green algae bloom
From a release DARTMOUTH: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that due to the presence of a possible blue-green algae bloom, a risk advisory is in effect for the…
NSE updates report of potential blue-green algae in Lake Thomas
FALL RIVER: Nova Scotia Environment (NSE) health inspectors did not observe blue-green algae in Lake Thomas during a visit mid-day Thursday after a tweet from the department reported there was…
NSE advises of blue-green algae in Grand Lake-area stream
From a release GRAND LAKE: A blue-green algae mat is being reported in a stream between Shubenacadie-Grand Lake and Fish Lake on May 28. The rain and wind this weekend…