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Clean Beaches In Canada & Manitoba 30 May 14

Blue Flag
Ten years ago, the City of Toronto raised the first Blue Flags in Canada - giving a clean bill of health to four beaches: Cherry, Hanlan's Point, Ward's Island and Woodbine. For Toronto, this was a huge accomplishment. Because of major improvements to stormwater and wastewater infrastructure, water that was once brown and smelly was clear and safe to swim in. The Blue Flag celebrated these beaches and encouraged people to reconnect with the waterfront.

Blue Flag is a highly respected and recognized international eco-label. Blue Flags are awarded to beaches and marinas that meet strict criteria for water quality, environmental education, environmental management, and safety and services.

Blue Flags are flying at 24 beaches and 4 marinas in Canada. Environmental Defence Canada manages Blue Flag Canada.

Three Manitoba beaches have received Blue Flag status, which recognizes them around the world as clean and safe beaches. The main beach at Winnipeg Beach Provincial Park and the west beach at Grand Beach Provincial Park are certified by Blue Flag Canada.

View May 28, 2014 Environmental Defence article
View May 28, 2014 CBC News article
View Blue Flag Canada
View The Weather Network article
View June 6 Newswire article

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