News

Members of newsrooms and media groups across the district:

If you would like to contact us about a media release, public health story or issue, or you would like to request an interview, please contact the Media Line via email: news@tbdhu.com. The email will be received by the communications team from 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday, to ensure your request is seen in a timely manner. TBDHU is committed to providing media with access to information about our services, programs and initiatives in a timely manner. Media requests from accredited media (representatives of a recognized media organization) are given priority.

Urgent after-hours inquiries can be made by calling the Thunder Bay Answering Service at (807) 624-1280.

New confirmed case of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit

November 06, 2020

November 6, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting one (1) new case of COVID-…

New confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit

October 30, 2020

October 30, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting two (2) new cases of…

New confirmed case of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit

October 26, 2020

October 26, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting one (1) new case…

“Feel High?...Don’t Drive” Campaign Dispels Cannabis and Driving Myths

October 26, 2020

October 26, 2020 - Motor vehicle crashes are the second-leading cause of death among Canadian youth…

New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit

October 23, 2020

October 23, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 4 (four) new cases of…

New Confirmed Case of COVID-19 Reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit

October 22, 2020

October 22, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case of…

Protecting the Thunder Bay District - Flu Vaccine

October 13, 2020

October 13, 2020 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is encouraging everyone to get…

New Confirmed Case of COVID-19 Reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit

October 10, 2020

October 10, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case of…

New confirmed case of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit

October 09, 2020

October 9, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case of…

Protecting the Thunder Bay District - Travel Recommendations Updated

October 02, 2020

October 2, 2020 - Due to the increases in COVID-19 cases in Ontario and nationally, the Thunder Bay…

New confirmed case of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit

September 30, 2020

September 30, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case of…

Blue-Green Algae Identified at Surprise Lake

September 24, 2020

September 24, 2020 - The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the…

New confirmed case of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit

September 23, 2020

September 23, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case of…

New Confirmed Case of COVID-19 Reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit

September 21, 2020

September 21, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case of…

New Confirmed Case of COVID-19 Reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit

September 17, 2020

September 17, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case of…

Thunder Bay District Health Unit Ensuring Students Catch up on Immunizations

September 10, 2020

September 10, 2020 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is announcing that catch-up immunization…

Les directeurs et directrices de l’éducation et les médecins hygiénistes de tout le Nord de l’Ontario s’unissent pour assurer la protection des écoles contre la COVID

September 02, 2020

2 septembre, 2020 - Le 13 mars 2020, les écoles de l’ensemble de l’Ontario ont fermé leurs portes…

Directors of Education and Medical Officers of Health from across Northern Ontario stand united to deliver on COVID-safe schools

September 02, 2020

September 2, 2020 - On March 13, 2020, schools across Ontario closed their doors without us knowing…

Blue-Green Algae Identified at Icarus Lake

September 01, 2020

September 1, 2020 - The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the…

Blue-Green Algae Identified at Madelaine Lake

September 01, 2020

September 1, 2020 - The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the…

Blue-Green Algae Identified at Warnica Lake

August 26, 2020

August 26, 2020 - The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the…

New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit

August 24, 2020

August 24, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 2 (two) new case …

New confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit - Aug 20, 2020

August 20, 2020

August 20, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 2 (two) new case …

New confirmed case of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit

August 11, 2020

August 11, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case …

New confirmed case of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit

August 05, 2020

August 5, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case …

Thunder Bay District Health Unit Reporting Low Risk Exposure to COVID-19 on Flight

August 04, 2020

August 4, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit Reporting Low Risk Exposure to COVID-19 on…

New confirmed case of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit

August 01, 2020

August 2, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case …

New confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit

July 31, 2020

July 31, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 2 (two) new cases …

New confirmed case of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit

July 28, 2020

July 28, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case of…

New confirmed case of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit

July 25, 2020

July 25, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case of…