The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit conducts beach water quality monitoring at nine public beaches at least once a week from June to September. (Photo courtesy of WEC Health Unit)The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit conducts beach water quality monitoring at nine public beaches at least once a week from June to September. (Photo courtesy of WEC Health Unit)
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All Beaches Open For Swimming

By Paul Pedro
August 1, 2018 - 8:52am

No local beaches are closed this week.

However, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit says swimming is not recommended at West Belle River Beach because of high levels of bacteria. The local health unit says swimming at West Belle River Beach may pose a risk to public health.

Swimming was also not recommended at West Belle River Beach last week because levels of bacteria were unacceptable.

Two beaches were closed last week because levels of bacteria were unsafe at Sandpoint Beach and Colchester Beach.

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Owen Sound Library session gets cyclists ready to roll

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Dust off those handlebars and pump up those tires because cycling season is officially upon us! If your trusty two-wheeler is looking a bit more "rusty" than "ready," the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library has just the thing to get you back on the road safely.