Queensland Beach closed due to water quality concerns amid heat warning

Queensland Beach in Hubbardsis closed to swimmers due to water quality concerns, according to the Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service.

The lifeguard service, which monitors water quality at more than 20 Nova Scotia beaches, saidthe popular swimming spot is closed until further notice.

In an email statement, the Department of Lands and Forestry said the beach has been closed since Wednesday after test results showed high levels of bacteria.

"Monitoring will continue until water sample results indicate that the bacteria levels are safely below the guideline levels," the province said.

Swimming is not advised at the beach, which is about 45 kilometres west of Halifax, and lifeguard supervision has been suspended.

Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for mainland Nova Scotia for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

The weather agency said temperatures could reach up to 32 C, but will feel like 38 C due to the humidity.