The Porcupine Health Unit has received a report from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, of a possible blue-green algae bloom at

Nighthawk Lake at Retreat Road, Timmins (July 18, 2024)
Remi Lake, Moonbeam (August 15, 2024)
Departure Lake, Fauquier-Strickland (August 22, 2024)
Star Lake, Timmins (August 28, 2024)

The Porcupine Health Unit advises people using lakes and rivers at these and any location to be on the lookout for algal blooms. If you see green water or scum near your property or water intake line, take precautions.

The Porcupine Health Unit has received a report from Public Health Ontario of a crow that has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNv). For more information on on WNv, visit our Mosquitoes and West Nile virus page.

Please note that the Moosonee office of the Porcupine Health Unit will be closed September 11, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. If you require any assistance, please contact the main office at 1-800-461-1818.

Our offices, Hornepayne, Hearst, Kapuskasing, Smooth Rock Falls, Moosonee, Matheson will be closed on Monday, September 9, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

All Porcupine Health Unit offices will be closed for a staff event Tuesday, September 10, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.