The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is set to launch its annual beach monitoring program to test water for bacteria at beaches across Simcoe Muskoka.
According to health unit officials, a spike in deaths and emergency department visits have been observed over the past three weeks and are believed to be linked to a potentially dangerous street supply of unregulated substances.
Peter Koetsier, who was recently re-elected Mayor of Georgian Bay Township, is looking forward to continuing to make investments and improvements in the community over the next four years.