Frustrated Nicola Lake Residents Seek Signatures, Formation of Society to Tackle Toxic Algae Bloom

New Brunswickers should expect more cyanobacteria in rivers and lakes from now on

The public was warned about cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, as early as May this year — long before typical sightings. Researchers believe warm waters are to blame, and they’re using trackers to warn the public about affected areas sooner.

Frustrated Nicola Lake residents seek signatures, formation of society to tackle toxic algae bloom

People at a community meeting Monday were asked to galvanize their frustration, collect signatures and form a society in an attempt to deal with the worsening situation.

Officials warning public to avoid Nicola Lake due to harmful algae

The Upper Nicola Band and residents in the Nicola Lake area are urging the public to ‘Avoid all contact’ with algae blooms, more specifically in Nicola Lake and anywhere they may observe a similar bloom.

Nicola Lake residents raise alarm about algae bloom after dogs get sick, die

Warnings about a potentially toxic algae bloom in Nicola Lake came a day too late for one woman who says her seven-month-old puppy fell ill and died on Monday, less than an hour after being in the wa

Nicola Valley area residents, politicians looking for answers after latest blue-green algae bloom

MERRITT - A Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) Director for the Nicola Valley area says residents are lo...