Public Service Announcement – Blue Green Algae Blooms – Algoma Public Health

Public Service Announcement For Immediate Release August 5, 2026 Blue Green Algae Blooms Algoma Public Health (APH) is reminding residents and visitors of Algoma that blue-green algae blooms are more common at this time of year when water is warm, shallow and slow moving.  Blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, are naturally found in fresh […]

Air Quality And Heat

Air Quality and Heat Warning Click here to view Algoma Public Health’s Air quality and Health: Wildfire Smoke Click Here to view Guidance for Cleaner Air Spaces during Wildfire Smoke Events – Canada.ca

PUBLIC MEETING – THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE IN CENTRAL ALGOMA

The doctors of Thessalon, Bruce Mines, and Richards Landing invite residents from across the Central Algoma region to attend an important public meeting to inform the community and seek support for a significant new initiative to maintain, improve, and expand healthcare facilities and services in our region. Date: July 15 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Central Algoma […]

HEAR Initiative – Health, Economy Adaptation in Rural Communities Initiative

We’re Looking to HEAR from you. Help shape the future of rural Ontario!  The Health, Economic, and Adaptation in Rural Communities (HEAR) Initiative is a long-term research project designed to better understand the experiences of rural and northern communities across Ontario. HEAR collects local, community-level data on health, economic well-being, and climate adaptation to support […]

Algoma Public Health – Guidance for Heat Warnings

Algoma Public Health – Heating Warning Guidance Document Community Partners July, 2026 Signs and symptoms of heat related illness and inujury Algoma Public Health – Extreme Heat And preventative measures

NIVO Broadband Update

The current build area includes communities within the approved North Shore and regional build footprint, specifically Lively, Espanola, Thessalon, Iron Bridge, Huron Shores, Bruce Mines, Echo Bay, Desbarats, Whitefish, Manitoulin Island, and Elliott Lake, along with select nearby rural areas within those zones. The federal government has extended the overall project timelines into 2027; however, […]