News Release                          For Immediate Release

                                                                                                                September 15, 2006

Lion’s Head Harbour, North Bruce Peninsula, Posted Unsafe for Bathing

A diesel fuel spill at the Lion’s Head Harbour, (North Bruce Peninsula) on September 15, 2006 has resulted in Grey Bruce Health Unit posting the beach unsafe for bathing. The Ministry of Environment and Coast Guard have been advised and the area has been cordoned off to the public. The municipal water intake is being monitored but no health risk is anticipated. This area will remain posted until samples indicate that water is safe for bathing.

The Medical Officer of Health advises bathers that diesel fuel in this water may pose a risk to their health. Advisory signs have been posted.

Beach information on our website is updated as conditions change. For more information please call 519-376-9420 or 1-800-263-3456 or visit www.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca.

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For more information:

Chris Munn

Manager, Health Protection

Grey Bruce Health Unit

519-376-9420 ext. 235