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Tips


Avoid caffeinated beverages before bed
Avoid screens (T.V., iPads, tablets, lap-tops, computers, phones etc.) at least an hour before bed
Participate in activity and exercise during the day to improve your sleep quality
Reduce noises when going to bed to improve sleep quality…

Are You In? 
You're invited to join the Healthy Living Movement! In Thunder Bay and District, more and more people are having fun being active and finding delicious ways to eat healthier. Small changes go a long way for better health. Do what works for you! Are you in?
Healthy Living to Avoid…



Tips


Being active is more fun with friends and family! Grab a buddy (furry friends count too) and get moving.
Explore the great outdoors and all that the city and surrounding area has to offer.
Build physical activity into your day. Choose an active way to get to your destinations.
Remember…


DineWise 3.0 - Updated Operator Education Package

As of March, 2025 the Operator Education Package has been updated.
The document includes two (2) changes to DineWise that are outlined on page four (4).
To download the updated package, click on the image below:




 

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In accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, the Board of Health has approved a User Fee Policy for goods and services for which a fee is charged. 




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"In Good Hands" Online Safe food Handling Course1
$34.95*


In-Class Safe…

NEW GUIDANCE as of May 2025 - Please review carefully

NEW resources: This page contains NEW guidance documents and NEW notification forms as updated in May 2025. 
Online notification only: The notification forms for organizers, food vendors and pesonal services vendors are only avaiable…

 

Our bodies need physical activity. Humans were designed to be on the move many hours of the day. However, today’s modern lifestyles and workplaces mean that we are moving less than ever. Becoming more physically active improves our overall health, builds strength, and makes us feel better…



Get Ready for the Active Commute Challenge – June 1–30! 
Join workplaces across the City and District in the Active Commute Challenge (ACC) this June! Choose sustainable options like walking, biking, transit, carpooling, jogging, or rollerblading instead of driving alone. Track your trips,…

This resource was developed by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit for use by licensed child care centres to provide guidelines for safe food handling practices in child care centre kitchens. Updated June 2022.

Walkability and Pedestrian Safety in Thunder Bay

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit, in partnership with Lakehead University and City of Thunder Bay, has prepared a comprehensive research report on Walkability and Pedestrian Safety in Thunder Bay. The report highlights the importance of…