There’s a K-8 school named after Elsie MacGill in Thunder Bay. Elsie was the world’s first female aeronautical engineer, the first practicing female engineer in Canada, and a lifelong advocate for women and children. During World War II, she oversaw the production of Hawker Hurricanes in Fort William, earning her the nickname of “Queen of the Hurricanes”.
December 13, 2023 - Grade 8 students in Thunder Bay and District communities will be introduced to mindfulness skills used by athletes on Wednesday December 13, 2023 at Mindful Movement Matters. Youth will learn the benefits of practicing mindfulness, practice visualization techniques, and listen to how these skills are transferable to their everyday lives in school, their personal goals, career, and beyond.
December 1, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is moving forward with its usual process of enforcing the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) to ensure students are protected against vaccine preventable diseases. This includes the review and assessment of all student immunization records, notification to parents/guardians when missing vaccines or missing information, and vaccination clinics to support routine and catch up immunizations.
November 9, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Southbridge Roseview, confirm that the respiratory outbreak (COVID-19), located at 99 Shuniah St., has been declared over at Southbridge Roseview – Cheshire Unit. All outbreak restrictions have been lifted.
TBDHU recommends the public refrain from visiting hospitals, long-term care facilities and other high risk settings when feeling unwell to avoid spreading infections to those most vulnerable and at higher risk of severe outcomes.
November 8, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group Hogarth Riverview Manor, located at 300 Lillie St. N, confirm that a respiratory outbreak (COVID-19), has been declared at Hogarth Riverview Manor – 7 North – Trillium Resident Home Area, as of November 7, 2023.
There are restrictions on admissions, transfers, discharges, social activities and visitation in the affected area of the facility until further notice. Please call the facility for more information.
November 8, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group, located at 35 Algoma St. N, confirm that a respiratory outbreak (COVID-19), has been declared at St. Joseph’s Hospital – 2 North – Medically Complex Service, as of November 7, 2023.
There are restrictions on admissions, transfers, discharges, social activities and visitation in the affected area of the facility until further notice. Please call the facility for more information.
November 8, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Chartwell Glacier Ridge Retirement Residence, located at 1261 Jasper Drive, confirm that a respiratory outbreak (COVID-19), has been declared at Chartwell Glacier Ridge Retirement Residence – Section 101 to 122, as of November 7, 2023.
There are restrictions on admissions, transfers, discharges, social activities and visitation in the affected area of the facility until further notice. Please call the facility for more information.
November 3, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group Hogarth Riverview Manor, confirm that the respiratory outbreak (COVID-19), located at 300 Lillie St. N has been declared over at Hogarth Riverview Manor – 2 North - Lavender Resident Home Area. All outbreak restrictions have been lifted.
TBDHU recommends the public refrain from visiting hospitals, long-term care facilities and other high risk settings when feeling unwell to avoid spreading infections to those most vulnerable and at higher risk of severe outcomes.
November 3, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Chartwell Thunder Bay Retirement Residence, located at 770 Arundel St., confirm that a respiratory outbreak (COVID-19), has been declared, as of November 2, 2023.
There are restrictions on admissions, transfers, discharges, social activities and visitation in the affected area of the facility until further notice. Please call the facility for more information.
November 1, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Southbridge Roseview, located at 99 Shuniah St., confirm that a respiratory outbreak (COVID-19), has been declared at Southbridge Roseview – Cheshire Unit.
There are restrictions on admissions, transfers, discharges, social activities and visitation in the affected area of the facility until further notice. Please call the facility for more information.