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A hand holding up a blob of lake slime

Cottage Q&A: Why did this slimy algae appear on our lake?

Outdoors

Muskoka Lakes

Public health unit issues blue-green algae advisories for multiple Muskoka and Simcoe lakes

General

sick-eagle-perched-in-swampy-lake

This deadly toxin may be the reason behind mysterious eagle deaths

General

dog-closeup-face-with-marijuana-leaf

Pot may have some benefits for your pet

General

Colony of blue green algae in culture medium plate, Microbiology.

New research indicates an increase in blue-green algae found in Canadian lakes may have long-term... effects

Outdoors

Death cap mushrooms growing in a forest. White in colour with hints of green and yellow.

Death cap mushroom poisonings are on the rise—here are some tips for foragers

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Overhead view of dark green algae blooms on Lake Erie.

Algae blobs continue to grow in Lake Erie

General

Green algae covers a lake surrounded by trees.

Blue-green algae warnings issued for two Alberta lakes

General

Close-up view of rooftop shingles.

What kinds of toxins are released when burning roofing shingles?

Real Estate

Close-up of poison ivy leaves.

Are there any environmentally friendly ways of getting rid of poison ivy near a shoreline?

Outdoors

Freshwater clams underwater in a river.

Are freshwater clams toxic?

Outdoors