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Wesley Ridge wildfire now considered ‘held'

Wesley Ridge wildfire now considered ‘held'

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There's relief on Vancouver Island as a wildfire burning north of Cameron Lake is now considered 'held.'
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Swimming advisories issued for Orillia beaches
Swimming advisories issued for Orillia beaches

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Swimming advisories issued for Orillia beaches

Four youths cool down during some extreme heat Monday afternoon, June 23, 2025. (Rick Barbero/The Register-Herald via AP) Two of Orillia's busiest beach parks have been flagged with a high bacteria count in the water. To that end, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has issued swimming advisories for Couchiching Beach at Couchiching Beach Park, and Moose Beach located at J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park. Swimming advisories are issued when the bacteria levels exceed those considered safe by the health unit. An advisory is a warning to swimmers, but not a beach closure. The two beaches are posted with warning signs indicating there may be an increased risk of developing minor irritations and infections. If people choose to swim during a swimming advisory, it may be prudent to avoid ducking their head underwater or swallowing the water. Additionally, lifeguards are off duty during a swim advisory, and swimmers are cautioned to swim at their own risk. Bacteria counts are affected many different factors with the most common being rain, wind and waterfowl. A reminder that due to the heat, cooling centres are open to the public at the Orillia Public Library and Orillia Recreation Centre. Splash pads are also available throughout the city.

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