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The TBDHU is following a revised province-wide risk assessment for food premises called the Operational Approaches for Food Safety Guideline, 2019. 

This guideline is expected to make better use of the time spent inspecting food premises.   

Food premises include places…

Is Your Organization Interested in Serving Wild Game to the Public?

TBDHU has recently revamped its process for approving applications to serve wild game to the public.

You can apply to serve wild game on a one-time basis such as a fundraising event, or if you are a non-profit, you can apply to…


Section 32 of Ontario Regulation 493 requires that every food premises operator must ensure that at all times during operation there is at least one food handler or supervisor on the premises who has completed provincially-approved food handler training. The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU…

What is Food Poisoning?

Foodborne illness, commonly known as food poisoning, happens when people eat food containing harmful germs or organisms including bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi. Many foods naturally contain small amounts of these germs, but our bodies can usually handle them without…

Providing food to the public carries an immense responsibility. Proper food handling steps must be followed to reduce the risk of foodborne illness (food poisoning) whether you are a national food producer/manufacturer, a restaurant owner, or operating a home-based business. The role of the Thunder…

Food safety is extremely important to ensure that the food we eat is safe and free from germs that cause foodborne illness. The Thunder Bay District Health Unit’s role is to maintain food safety in our communities by:


Inspecting preparation areas and procedures for food served to the public…

We all love sunny days, but the sun can be damaging to our health without the proper precautions. Holes in the Earth’s natural defence against ultraviolet (UV) rays – the ozone layer – have left us at an even higher risk for skin cancer.

The role of the Thunder Bay District Health Unit is to raise…

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.

Updated: November 20, 2024


Vaccination Fees


VACCINE
 

FEE PER DOSE

Resolution 10-2017 (January 18, 2017…


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…

How can I access travel vaccines now that TBDHU's clinic is closed?

Janzen's Travel Clinic provides vaccinations for travel purposes and fees may apply. 

Making an appointment:


using the online booking system
emailing travelhealth@janzens.ca and requesting an appointment…

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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…

Ontario Tanning Bed Legislation-Information for Tanning Bed Operators

Effective May 1, 2014, it is illegal to sell, offer for sale or provide tanning services to anyone under 18 years of age in Ontario.  Visit www.ontario.ca/uvrsmart  for more information. Below are the most common…

Measles is a very contagious virus that can spread easily but vaccination offers safe and effective protection.
TBDHU is reporting NO CASES.


Ontario cases: Ontario has experienced an increase in cases throughout 2025 with 2,370 measles cases reported in the first 8 months of the…