News

Members of newsrooms and media groups across the district:

If you would like to contact us about a media release, public health story or issue, or you would like to request an interview, please contact the Media Line via email: news@tbdhu.com. The email will be received by the communications team from 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday, to ensure your request is seen in a timely manner. TBDHU is committed to providing media with access to information about our services, programs and initiatives in a timely manner. Media requests from accredited media (representatives of a recognized media organization) are given priority.

Urgent after-hours inquiries can be made by calling the Thunder Bay Answering Service at (807) 624-1280.

Outbreak Declared
January 8, 2018 - Officials at the Health Unit and Chartwell Glacier Ridge, located at 1261…
Outbreak Declared
December 31, 2018 Hogarth Riverview Manor Officials at the Health Unit and Hogarth Riverview Manor…
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COPIED FROM NISHNAWBE-ASKI POLICE OFFICER SAFETY BULLETIN November 9, 2018 - The Nishnawbe…
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According to a study released today by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit, 65% of homes in Oliver…
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COPIED FROM NISHNAWBE-ASKI POLICE OFFICER SAFETY BULLETIN The Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (…
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The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the presence of blue-green…
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This spring, individuals who are at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19 are recommended…
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May 25, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and The City of Thunder Bay Jasper…
Outbreak Over
January 23, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Hogarth Riverview Manor,…
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September 27, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group…
Outbreak over
December 30, 2021 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and the Thunder Bay Catholic…
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June 25, 2021 - Earlier today, the Province announced further expansion of second doses eligibility…
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June 21, 2021 - The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the presence…
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July 3, 2020 - The outbreak of gastrointestinal illness at Bethammi Nursing home located…
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July 3, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case of…
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May 1, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case of COVID-…
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April 1, 2020 - Thunder Bay Police have alerted us that recent calls for service, along with…
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January 13, 2020 - Officials at the Health Unit and Bethammi Nursing Home, located at 63…
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September 24, 2019 - A respiratory outbreak was declared at 1300hrs today at Southbridge Pinewood…
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January 21, 2019 – The Thunder Bay District Health Unit will be hosting a gathering, Understanding…
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January 15, 2019 The TBDHU has scheduled two additional flu shot clinics to provide families with…
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January 10, 2019 Officials at the Health Unit and Jasper Place Retirement Home, located at 1200…
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January 10, 2019 The outbreak of respiratory illness affecting 7 North and South at Hogarth…
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January 10th, 2018 Officials at the Health Unit and Hogarth Riverview Manor, located at 300 N.…
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January 10, 2019 Residents of Thunder Bay District communities will have an opportunity to…