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May 5, 2020 - The facility-wide outbreak of respiratory illness at Southbridge Pinewood, located at 2625 E. Walsh Street, has been declared over this morning. All restrictions have been lifted.
The Health Unit is urging people to stay at home and refrain from visiting hospitals and long-term care…
May 14, 2020 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (“TBDHU”) is in the process of investigating a case of COVID-19 diagnosed this week. The individual is employed at the Memorial Avenue Walmart in Thunder Bay.
TBDHU has investigated the potential for virus transmission and have determined that…
June 15, 2020 - Officials at the Thunder Bay District Health Unit and St. Joseph’s Care Group have declared a gastrointestinal outbreak for Hogarth Riverview Manor – 3 North, located at 300 Lillie St. N.
Admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities have been cancelled until further…
June 22, 2020 - The outbreak of gastrointestinal illness at Hogarth Riverview Manor – affecting 3 North Lily Residence, located at 300 Lillie Street North has been declared over. All outbreak restrictions have been lifted.
The Health Unit is urging people to stay at home and refrain from…
June 29, 2020 - The outbreak of gastrointestinal illness at Bethammi Nursing Home – affecting the 3rd floor, located at 63 Carrie Street has been declared today, June 29, 2020. All restrictions are in place.
The Health Unit is urging people to stay at home and refrain from visiting hospitals and…
July 3, 2020 - The outbreak of gastrointestinal illness at Bethammi Nursing home located at 63 Carrie St. Thunder Bay has been declared over. All outbreak restrictions have been lifted.
The Health Unit is urging people to stay at home and refrain from visiting hospitals and long-term…
October 26, 2020 - Motor vehicle crashes are the second-leading cause of death among Canadian youth ages 16 to 25, and alcohol and/or drugs is a factor in almost half of those crashes. Impaired driving means operating a motor vehicle (such as cars, trucks, ATVs/ORVs, snowmobiles and boats/water…
November 30, 2020 - An outbreak of a non-COVID-19 respiratory illness has been declared at Southbridge-Pinewood Court (2625 Walsh St E.). This outbreak is affecting the Sandpiper Unit only. All restrictions are in place.
The Health Unit is urging people to stay at home and refrain from visiting…
December 7, 2020 - The outbreak of respiratory illness (non-COVID-19) on the Sandpiper Unit of Southbridge Pinewood, located at 2625 Walsh Street East, has been declared over. All restrictions have been lifted.
The Health Unit is urging people to stay at home and refrain from visiting hospitals…
December 11, 2020 - Path 525 has reported an increase in overdoses requiring breathing support in the last couple of days.
“Yellow Down” and “Kool-Aid Blue Down” may be contaminated with benzos and appear to be very toxic right now.
Police have also reported an apparent surge in drug related…
February 1, 2021 - Emergency services have reported an increase in overdoses over the weekend.
“Purple Down” appears to be very toxic right now.
Ensure you take precautions to reduce your risk of overdose.
Reduce your risk
If you use down, start with a smaller amount (start low,…
July 20, 2021 - There has been an increase in overdoses over the weekend requiring several doses of naloxone to reverse.
“Purple Down” appears to be very toxic right now, and is suspected there may be benzos or Carfentanil in the mix.
Ensure you take precautions to reduce your risk of…
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…
October 15, 2021 - Officials at the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Pioneer Ridge, located at 750 Tungsten Street, have declared an outbreak of a respiratory illness (Rhinovirus) on Plaza One only.
All admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities have been cancelled on…
October 26, 2021 - The outbreak of respiratory illness at Pioneer Ridge, Plaza 1, located at 750 Tungsten St., has been declared over. All restrictions have been lifted.
The Health Unit is urging people to stay at home and refrain from visiting hospitals and long-term care facilities…