Green flags flying at city beaches

By Alex Black

Posted Aug 11, 2018 02:20:07 PM.

This article is more than 5 years old.

It's a hot, sunny day in the nation's capital!

There's good news if you fancy a swim – – – all city beaches are open.

Ottawa Public Health says the green flags are flying at Mooney's Bay, Britannia Beach, Westboro Beach, Petrie Island East Bay and Petrie Island River Beaches.

Lifeguards are on duty every day from noon to 7 p.m. until August 26.

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