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October 15, 2021 - There has been an increase in overdoses over the last 24- hours reported by emergency services. We do not know the cause of these overdoses.
Ensure you take precautions to reduce your risk of overdose.
Signs of overdose
Impaired breathing
loss of consciousness
inability to…
Purpose of this Advisory
January 25, 2022 - We have been advised by the Thunder Bay Police Service that a pink like rock substance containing fentanyl has come back with a synthetic opioid also present. The substance was seized in September 2021 and then tested by Health Canada’s Drug Analysis…
Purpose of this Advisory
October 12, 2022 - We have been advised by Norwest CHC (via the Lifeguard App) that multiple people have overdosed on Royal Blue Dope (fentanyl), reportedly a very strong substance.
Harm Reduction
If you use drugs, start with a smaller amount (start low, go…
August 31, 2022 – For International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), local organizations and community members will be gathering at Paterson Park from 11am to 2pm to share information on available supports, provide overdose awareness training and free naloxone, and to pay tribute to those who…
This document provides some environmental contaminants, where they are found, and how they come in contact with the human body.
Released in February 2016, this community report describes alcohol use, harms and potential actions in Thunder Bay District as a first step to building a community approach to reduce alcohol-related harms. The following documents are included here for download:
Community Report - …