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The Thunder Bay District is a lively Northwestern community that is constantly changing and growing. This profile of the Thunder Bay District will help us to better understand how the population experiences the social determinants of health and allow us to follow population changes over time.
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The Thunder Bay District Health Unit charges fees for the following:

TBDHU Fees Table


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NSF Charge
$25.001


Freedom of Information Requests
Fees are charged in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act1


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Access to nourishing foods (also known as “food security”) is important for our health. However, there are many things that can make being able to get food difficult, including:


Location (some foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables aren’t always available, especially in rural locations).…

The Northern Fruit and Vegetable Program (NFVP) is serving fresh fruit and vegetables to elementary students in the District of Thunder Bay! Since 2006, the NFVP has been wildly successful with children in the northeastern region of Ontario, and as of May 2018, the program expanded to our region.…

Most people like to go out for dinner from time to time. Below are some tips for when going to a restaurant or other places to eat that are adapted from the Guide to Eating Out from UnlockFood.ca.


Look for whole-grain products, such as whole wheat, rye or multi-grain breads, rolls,…

Body image is a part of your self-esteem. It is how you see your body size, shape, and attractiveness. It also includes your attitudes and feelings about your body and how you think others see you.

Someone with a healthy body image feels good in their skin and feels good about their body. They do…

  
   
 
Getting Off to a Good Start
Breastfeeding/chestfeeding is natural but it can take a little time for breastfeeding/chestfeeding individuals and babies to learn. Pregnancy is a great time to get information and talk to health care providers and others who know…

Food and Mood Online Course

Did you know that studies have shown that dietary changes may play a significant role in improving mental health conditions? Mental health and nutrition are often discussed separately, but they have many connections to one another.

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit…

Understanding Our Food Systems is a participatory, community-engaged and action focused project led by fourteen First Nation communities in Northwestern Ontario. The goal of the project is to support Indigenous Food Sovereignty and Self Determination in Northwestern Ontario

To learn more about the…

Feeding Your Baby

Health Canada’s Nutrition for Healthy Term Infants: Recommendations from Birth to 6 Months recommends exclusive breastfeeding/chestfeeding for the first 6 months, and up to 2 years or longer with appropriate complementary feeding. If it is not possible to breastfeed/…

Below you will find tips and answers to common questions related to food, nutrition and keeping well during flu season.

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In Store

Help pick up things for those self-isolating or people who are more vulnerable.
Be prepared with food items on hand, or a plan to…

Eating well can mean enjoying a variety of foods each day to maintain your health. In addition to eating well, being active and following other health-promoting behaviours can help lower your risk of disease and make you feel your best.

Eating well doesn’t mean we need to give up the…

Eating, like a lot of other things in children’s lives, is a skill that is learned as kids grow. As a parent or caregiver, you play an important role in forming your children’s eating habits. Providing a variety of food choices and getting children to eat them can be one of many parenting…

The world we live in has made it difficult to put homemade meals on the table. We are often running from one activity to another leaving less time to cook at home or eat together as a family. This may mean we sometimes rely on convenience food and restaurant meals. Homemade meals are good…

Are you looking for tasty new recipes? Check out the following easy-to-prepare and affordable solutions for cooking healthy meals. 


Recipe Booklets to Download

These resources were created prior to the revision of Canada's Food Guide in 2019. Some of the lessons and activities will…