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July 6, 2022 - The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae in a water sample collected at Icarus Lake on July 3 2022. It is important to remember that water should be avoided whenever a blue-green algae bloom is present, and for about 2…

This resource was developed by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit for use by licensed child care centres to provide guidelines for safe food handling with children. Reviewed 2022.

July 12, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is confirming a COVID-19 outbreak at the Thunder Bay District Jail.

TBDHU is working with the Ministry of the Solicitor General to manage this outbreak. 

For additional information about COVID-19 and the TBDHU area, please see the…

July 18, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Southbridge Care Homes confirm that a COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Southbridge Pinewood, Kingfisher Home Area, in Thunder Bay.

TBDHU has initiated a thorough assessment of the situation. Further measures will be taken as…

July 18, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is announcing that the outbreak at the Thunder Bay District Jail is now over.

Prior to the outbreak, significant measures were already in place to reduce the likelihood of transmission of the virus within the facility. Expanded…

July 19, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group confirm that a COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Hogarth Riverview Manor, 5 South, Orchid Resident Home area, in Thunder Bay.

TBDHU has initiated a thorough assessment of the situation. Further measures…

July 26, 2022 - Last week, the Province announced that parents and caregivers of children aged six months to under five years will be able to book appointments as of Thursday July 28, 2022 at 8 a.m. for the paediatric COVID-19 vaccine. The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is offering…

July 29, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Chartwell Thunder Bay Retirement Residence (Arundel Street) confirm that a COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at the facility, in Thunder Bay. TBDHU has initiated a thorough assessment of the situation. Further measures will be taken…

July 29, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group confirm that a COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Hogarth Riverview Manor, 2 South, Bluebell Resident Home area, in Thunder Bay.

TBDHU has initiated a thorough assessment of the situation. Further measures…

July 31, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and the City of Thunder Bay confirm that a COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Pioneer Ridge, Plaza 3, in Thunder Bay. TBDHU has initiated a thorough assessment of the situation. Further measures will be taken as needed to manage this…

August 4, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Southbridge Care Homes announce that the outbreak at Southbridge Pinewood, Kingfisher Home Area, in Thunder Bay is now over.

Prior to the outbreak, significant measures were already in place to reduce the likelihood of transmission…