August 31, 2022 – For International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), local organizations and community members will be gathering at Paterson Park from 11am to 2pm to share information on available supports, provide overdose awareness training and free naloxone, and to pay tribute to those who have died or suffered permanent injury from an overdose. A candlelight vigil will be held in the evening. It is a day for people to mourn loved ones in a safe environment, show support, acknowledge that every person’s life is valuable, and work to reduce the stigma of substance use.

August 30, 2023 -  The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae in a water sample collected at Hazelwood Lake on August 24, 2023. It is important to remember that water should be avoided whenever a blue-green algae bloom is present, and for about 2 weeks after it has dissipated.

August 28, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Southbridge Lakehead, located at 135 Vickers St. S, confirm that a respiratory outbreak has been declared facility wide.

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.

August 28, 2023 -  The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae in a water sample collected at West Loon Lake on August 24 2023. It is important to remember that water should be avoided whenever a blue-green algae bloom is present, and for about 2 weeks after it has dissipated.

August 28, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and The City of Thunder Bay, confirm that the  respiratory outbreak at Pioneer Ridge Home Area 2 and 1, located at 750 Tungsten St, has been  declared over, as of August 27, 2023. 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.

August 25, 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 East - Mental Health Rehabilitation.

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.

August 22, 2022 – Healthy Kids Thunder Bay is hosting a community barbeque today at Minnesota Park (277 Pacific Avenue) at 3:30pm to celebrate the creation and expansion of resident-informed programming and health services made possible because of a grant received from the Public Health Agency of Canada.

August 17, 2023 -  The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the presence of blue-green  algae in a water sample collected on August 13, 2023, at Surprise Lake (along the shoreline of the  cottage on Surprise Lake Road West, which is on the southwest side of the southern portion of the  lake). It is important to remember that water should be avoided whenever a blue-green algae bloom  is present, and for about 2 weeks after it has dissipated.  

August 11, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and The City of Thunder Bay confirm that the respiratory outbreak previously declared on August 8, 2023 at Pioneer Ridge Home Area 2 has been expanded to include Home Area 1, as of August 10, 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.

August 8, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and The City of Thunder Bay, located at 750 Tungsten St, confirm that a respiratory outbreak has been declared at Pioneer Ridge – Home Area 2.

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.