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The world we live in has made it difficult to put homemade meals on the table. We are often running from one activity to another leaving less time to cook at home or eat together as a family. This may mean we sometimes rely on convenience food and restaurant meals. Homemade meals are good…
Access to nourishing foods (also known as “food security”) is important for our health. However, there are many things that can make being able to get food difficult, including:
Location (some foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables aren’t always available, especially in rural locations).…
Body image is a part of your self-esteem. It is how you see your body size, shape, and attractiveness. It also includes your attitudes and feelings about your body and how you think others see you.
Someone with a healthy body image feels good in their skin and feels good about their body. They do…
Are you looking for tasty new recipes? Check out the following easy-to-prepare and affordable solutions for cooking nourishing meals.
Recipe Booklets to Download
These resources were created prior to the revision of Canada's Food Guide in 2019. Some of the lessons and activities will…
Many people decide that going vegetarian is the right thing for them. There are several things to take into consideration. Consuming meat alternatives that contain protein, iron and other nutrients is an important part of a vegetarian diet. Find out more here: What you need to know about a…
Feeding Your Baby
Health Canada’s Nutrition for Healthy Term Infants: Recommendations from Birth to 6 Months recommends exclusive breastfeeding/chestfeeding for the first 6 months, and up to 2 years or longer with appropriate complementary feeding. If it is not possible to breastfeed/…
RFP 008-2025 – Biomedical Waste Pickup & Disposal
Current TBDHU Bids and Tenders
For Further Information
Lauren Paradis, Manager of Finance
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(807) 625-8349
Updated June 2025.
Walk, Broc and Roll (WBR) is a physical activity challenge to be used as part of the Northern Fruit and Vegetable Program.
The intent of the Northern Fruit and Vegetable Program is to support youth from JK-Grade 8 to develop positive relationships with food and physical activity by influencing…
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Appointing Municipal Council(s)
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Grant Arnold
Townships of Conmee and O'Connor
contact by email
Lucy Belanger
Provincial Appointee
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Eating, like a lot of other things in children’s lives, is a skill that is learned as kids grow. As a parent or caregiver, you play an important role in forming your children’s eating habits. Providing a variety of food choices and getting children to eat them can be one of many parenting…
Cooking with Kids is a hands-on classroom cooking program, developed by our team of Public Health Dietitians and Nurses. It is designed for students around the grade 5 level, as this is the age where they often start spending time home by themselves after school, and they have the strength,…
Getting Off to a Good Start
Breastfeeding/chestfeeding is natural but it can take a little time for breastfeeding/chestfeeding individuals and babies to learn. Pregnancy is a great time to get information and talk to health care providers and others who know…
Procedural By-law (PDF)
BH-02-01 Orientation Policy (PDF)
BH-02-01 Orientation Procedure (PDF)
BH-02-02 Compensation Strategy (PDF)
BH-02-03 Continuing Education Policy (PDF)
BH-02-03 Continuing Education Procedure (PDF)
BH-02-04 Remuneration and Expense…
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September 11, 2025
RSV Vaccine Campaign – 2025-2026
Grade 7 and 8 School-Based Immunization Clinics
Rockin’ Recovery Day – September 13
Thunder Bay Perinatal Coalition Events
The BIG Latch – October 7
Pregnancy…
In accordance with S. 59(2) of the Health Protection and Promotion Act, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit annually produces financial statements in accordance with Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAB).