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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Swimming Not Recommended At One Local Beach

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit says no beaches are closed this week because of unsafe levels of bacteria.

However, local health officials say swimming is not recommended at Colchester Beach because bacteria levels exceed acceptable levels and may pose a risk to public health.

Sandpoint Beach and West Belle River Beach were closed last week because bacteria levels were unsafe for swimming.

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The Jays opened their home series against the Cardinals with a win off another Dylan Cease gem.

Grand Bend Beach June 25, 2020 Image courtesy of Grand Bend Pier Beach Cam.

Youth volunteers practice coastal conservation

Nine young volunteers aged 11 to 17 spent three days exploring and protecting the Lake Huron coastline during the Coastal Conservation Youth Corps' inaugural program in Grand Bend from July 21 to 23.