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In accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, the Board of Health has approved a User Fee Policy for goods and services for which a fee is charged.
NOTE:
Cash, cheque, VISA, MASTERCARD and Interac accepted
Please make cheque payable to "Thunder Bay District Health Unit"…
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1 in 4 school-aged children in Canada has a vision problem.
Children need healthy eyes to learn, read, write, see the board, be active and stay safe. It can be difficult to spot vision problems in children and left untreated, vision problems can affect a child's eye health for life…
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Public health inspectors from the Thunder Bay District Health Unit visit personal service settings to make sure operators are meeting the minimum requirements under Ontario law; Ontario Regulation 136/18: Personal…
On Monday, April 8, 2024, there will be a total solar eclipse in parts of Ontario when the Moon travels between the Sun and the Earth.
The Thunder Bay District will only experience a partial solar eclipse, when the Moon will block part of the Sun around 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm (Eastern time). During…
We all love sunny days, but the sun can be damaging to our health without the proper precautions. Holes in the Earth’s natural defence against ultraviolet (UV) rays – the ozone layer – have left us at an even higher risk for skin cancer.
The role of the Thunder Bay District Health Unit is to raise…
The tools used in body art services (including tattoos, body piercing and micro-pigmentation – also known as “permanent makeup”) and salon services (including manicures and pedicures) often come into contact with blood and other bodily fluids. This increases the risk for transmitting serious…
Children's visual health is vital for their overall development, learning and well-being. Undetected vision issues in children can impact their ability to explore their environment, succeed in school and engage in everyday activities. It is important for caregivers to understand how to spot vision…
Septic tanks should be pumped out every three to five years (depending on several factors) to remove the build-up of sludge and to prevent solids from clogging and/or overflowing into the septic field.
Homeowners may become concerned with their onsite sewage treatment system due to the…
May 6, 2019 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is pleased to announce the launch of our Children’s Visual Health program. Mandated by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, this new program includes school vision screening and visual health promotion. From February to June 2019, free in-…
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit provides permits for and inspects all new construction in the district to ensure that minimum requirements of the Ontario Building Code are met including regulations regarding the distance between septic and well water. These guidelines are for Class 1…
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit provides permits for and inspects all new construction in the district to ensure that minimum requirements of the Ontario Building Code are met including regulations regarding the distance between septic and well water. These guidelines are for Class 2…
Eclipse safety guidelines from the Canadian Optometrists Association. Be safe for the eclipse on April 8, 2024!
This document provides guidance on how to complete the application for a sewage treatment system in the Thunder Bay District.
There are two ways to get an application package::
Pick one up from the TBDHU office in Thunder Bay at 999 Balmoral Street (Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm)…