Blue-Green Algae Identified at Icarus Lake

The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae (BGA) in a water sample collected at Icarus lake on August 29, 2025. The bloom was observed throughout most of the lake. Icarus Lake is located approximately 100km southwest of Thunder Bay on Highway 588.

 

 

 

 

Water should be avoided whenever a BGA bloom is present, and for about 2 weeks after it has gone away. It is important to avoid:

Blue-Green Algae Identified at Kenogamisis Lake (Greenstone)

The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae (BGA) in a water sample collected at Kenogamisis lake on August 20, 2025. The bloom is located in the Southwest Arm of the lake, just before Geraldton.

 

 

 

 

Water should be avoided whenever a BGA bloom is present, and for about 2 weeks after it has gone away. It is important to avoid:

Update: Measles Exposure Locations From Confirmed Case in Thunder Bay

On Friday May 9, 2025, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) reported a lab-confirmed case of measles. 

TBDHU is advising people of additional locations where the public may have been exposed to the measles virus:    

Wednesday May 7, 2025

  • Harbourview Family Health Team 10:40 am – 1:15 pm #301 - 1040 Oliver Rd. Thunder Bay, ON P7B 7A4
  • LifeLabs Oliver Road. 11:15 am – 1:45 pm - 1040 Oliver Rd.  Thunder Bay, IN P7B 7A4

Thursday May 8, 2025

Measles Case Confirmed in Thunder Bay District

Thunder Bay District Health Unit is reporting a lab-confirmed case of measles. The individual acquired the infection through international travel and is now recovering at home.  

The public health investigation is unfolding. At this time, TBDHU is following up directly with known contacts, with a focus on those at higher risk. The risk to the general public is low.  

TBDHU is advising people of the following potential for exposure to measles: 

Sunday May 4, 2025: 

Photovoice Project Captures Mental Health in the Workplace

The Superior Mental Wellness @ Work Advisory Group, coordinated by Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU), unveiled the Get Real photovoice project today at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery. The community exhibit showcases stories and photos from 37 people across the region relating to workplace mental health. The project aims to generate dialogue and inspire positive change towards reducing mental health stigma and improving psychological health and safety in the workplace.

Healthy Kids H.O.M.E. Program Recognized with the Community Engaged Research Award

Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is proud to announce that the Healthy Kids Health on the Move for Equity (H.O.M.E.) Program has been awarded the Community Engaged Research Award (CERA) by Lakehead University. This prestigious recognition is part of the 2025 Research & Innovation Awards of Excellence, and highlights research partnerships that create meaningful, positive impacts in the community through collaboration and knowledge-sharing.