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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…

The risk of bed bug problems is higher in certain types of buildings where many different people are staying including hotels, motels and bed-and-breakfast accommodations (e.g. B&Bs).

Carrying bed bugs back home with you after traveling could lead to problems in even the cleanest home. Take the proper steps to avoid bed bug hitchhikers while traveling.

The risk of bed bug problems is higher in certain types of buildings where many different people are living or staying including apartments, hostels and rooming houses.

Bed bugs are insects with oval-shaped bodies and no wings. Right now, there are no known cases of any infectious diseases being spread to people by bed bug bites.