Carbon monoxide leak at Barry’s Bay arena sends people to hospital

The Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre in Barry’s Bay is closed until further notice after an apparent carbon monoxide leak over the weekend. There were several reports of players and fans that were at the Atom tournament on Saturday showing up at the hospital with symptoms of Carbon Monoxide poisoning. Madawaska Valley Township issued a statement yesterday, saying that a representative from the Technical Standard Safety Authority, the Fire Chief, and other municipal staff were on-site testing the facility. At this point, reports show no substantial exposure to CO.  However, time-lapse testing will continue to locate the source. Doctors from the St. Francis Memorial Hospital in Barry’s Bay encourage anyone who was in the area on Saturday and is still dealing with headaches and nausea to visit the hospital for an assessment.