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Geraldton Waterfront Beach Swimming Advisory

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) has issued a swimming advisory after water samples taken August 6, 2025 from the Geraldton Waterfront have come back with elevated levels of E. coli. Swimming in water that contains higher levels of E. coli increases the risk of developing minor skin, eye, ear, nose and throat infections, or gastrointestinal illness. An update will be provided once the TBDHU advises that the risk of elevated levels of E. coli is no longer valid.

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Attention - Garbage Can Specifications Clarification

By-Law 09-48 and recent communications included measurements in gallons. To align with current Canadian standards, all measurements will be enforced in metric units. Collection staff must be able to lift cans for dumping to minimize waste handling for their health and safety. 

Acceptable Garbage Can:

• Maximum capacity of 175 litres
• Maximum filled weight of 23 kilograms
• Metal or plastic container made of durable rust-proof material capable of withstanding freezing temperatures
• Having a tapered larger...

Longlac Ward Office Coverage for the month of August

Please be advised, The Municipality of Greenstone's Longlac Ward Office will be closed or have modified hours of operation on the below listed dates and times for August:

Tuesday August 5th: Open 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Wednesday August 6th: Closed 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Thursday August 7th: Open 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Friday August 8th: Open 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Wednesday August 27th: Open 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Thursday August 28th: Open 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Friday August 29th: Open 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P...

Nakina Ward Office Coverage for August 2025

Please be advised, The Municipality of Greenstone's Nakina Ward Office will be closed or have modified hours of operation on the dates and times listed below for the month of August:

Friday August 8th: Closed 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M 

Monday August 11th: Closed 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Tuesday August 12th: Closed 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Wednesday August 13th: Closed 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Thursday August 14th: Closed 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Friday August 15th: Closed 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

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Beardmore Ward Office Coverage for August 2025

Please be advised, The Municipality of Greenstone's Beardmore Ward Office will be closed or have modified hours of operation on the following dates and times for the month of August:

Friday August 1st: Closed 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Tuesday August 5th: Closed 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Wednesday August 6th: Open 9:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.

Thursday August 7th: Closed 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Friday August 8th: Open 9:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.

The office will be closed daily from 12:30 P.M. - 1:30 P.M. on the dates the...