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Imagine a community that promotes a safe and supportive environment to talk about addictions and recovery.
Recovery saves lives and builds communities. During the month of September, communities across Canada celebrate the hope and reality of recovery from addiction and shine a light on the many…
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This project was funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) Preventing Gender Based Violence: The Health Perspective grant.
The Youth Violence Prevention Project (YVPP) is a comprehensive, school-based approach to…
Psychoactive substances – what are often called “drugs” - are a part of our society. Most Canadians will use substances at some point in their lives, for many different reasons. Sometimes, using substances can cause harm to people’s health and to families and communities. Because many people…
Year
Location
Water Sample Date
Date BGA Identified
2024
Marie Louise Lake
September 21, 2024
October 8, 2024
McKenzie Beach Avenue (Shuniah)
August 27, 202
August 29, 2024
Two Island Lake
August 22, 2024…
Blue-green algae (BGA) are microscopic organisms found naturally in lakes and streams. They are usually found in low numbers but can rapidly increase in warm, shallow, surface water that receives a lot of sun. When this happens, they can form blooms that make the water look like green pea soup or…
Walking outside is a wonderful way to spend time with family and friends. It provides a good excuse to get out of the house and enjoy the clean air and warm sunshine. It’s been said that walking is your shortcut to good health!
Walking will also:
Increase your energy
Help you relax and sleep…
Downloadable poster highlighting proper ATV passenger safety using the PASS acronym:
People - Is your ATV factory designed to carry more than 1 person?
Attire - Is each rider wearing an approved helmet that fits securely?
Size - Is your passenger at least 8 years old and able to reach the…
Released in August 2017, this report includes perspectives or challenges and potential solutions to getting a safe ride home on a night out and typical alcohol consumption, as well as promising interventions to improve late night transportation. The following documents are included here for…
June 24, 2019 - People aged 65 and older living in Thunder Bay and District communities are invited to provide input on their dental health and access to dental health care, by participating in the “Thunder Bay District Health Unit Seniors’ Dental Health Survey”.
In April 2019, the provincial…
August 23, 2019 - The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae in Hawkeye Lake. The MECP continues to investigate whether the blue-green algae identified is a toxin-producing strain. When blue-green algae is present in water, it is important…
August 28, 2019 - The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has informed the Health Unit that the toxin analysis of the blue-green algae bloom on Hawkeye Lake has shown that toxins were not present in the sample. Note that this result reflects the water conditions when the lake was…