Public Service Announcement

Shubie Beach Reopens

Friday, Aug. 1, 2014 (Halifax, NS) – The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that Shubie Beach in Dartmouth has reopened for swimming.

Tests earlier this week showed high bacteria levels in the water, but tests done today show that the water is once again safe, as per Health Canada guidelines.

For more information on supervised municipal beaches and outdoor pools across the Halifax region, please visit http://www.halifax.ca/rec/Beaches.php.

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Media Contact:

Jennifer Stairs
Halifax Regional Municipality
Public Affairs
902-476-5975
stewarj@halifax.ca