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December 10, 2020 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and the Superior North Catholic District School Board confirm that an outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared at Holy Saviour Catholic School in Marathon.
Consistent with provincial guidelines, an outbreak is declared in a school when…
December 11, 2020 - Path 525 has reported an increase in overdoses requiring breathing support in the last couple of days.
“Yellow Down” and “Kool-Aid Blue Down” may be contaminated with benzos and appear to be very toxic right now.
Police have also reported an apparent surge in drug related…
This resource has been prepared by TBDHU’s Infectious Disease program to assist principals, teachers and child care providers with managing common childhood illnesses or diseases. The goal of the resource is to work collaboratively to keep our children healthy. Parents and caregivers may also find…
February 1, 2021 - Emergency services have reported an increase in overdoses over the weekend.
“Purple Down” appears to be very toxic right now.
Ensure you take precautions to reduce your risk of overdose.
Reduce your risk
If you use down, start with a smaller amount (start low,…
This guide is directed at adult allies at the school board level and within high schools who have the responsibility for grade 9 transition and positive school climate – administrators, mental health leads, student services staff and teacher champions.
April 8, 2021 - With the improvement in number and rate of COVID-19 cases in recent weeks, the Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Janet DeMille, is not extending the suspension of in-person learning that school boards in Thunder Bay and surrounding communities were directed to implement through her…
This checklist can help teachers, principals, custodial staff and others identify what your school is currently doing and what changes can be made to improve the school environment. Areas covered include:
to and from school
throughout the school
in the classroom
food prep and common eating…