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A helpful pamphlet with tips and suggestions for avoiding contaminants in our food.
Phthalates (pronounced THALates) are chemicals used to soften vinyl products. They are also used in consumer products to make the scent last longer or mask the scent. This small brochure answers some of the questions you might have regarding Phthalates and your child's health.
Personal care products include items like shampoos, deodorants, perfumes, shaving creams, lotions, soaps and make-up. This pamphlet provide some facts and tips that ensure the personal care products you use are not adversely affecting your health.
Updated: May 2018
A listing of community programs, emergency helplines, emotional and breastfeeding support, and other general information for your pregnancy as well as after the baby arrives.
Updated: March 2024
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae (BGA) in a water sample collected at from a private beach on Scott Drive in Lake Superior on August 14, 2024. Scott Drive is located in Shuniah, 20 km east of Thunder Bay.
Water should be…
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae (BGA) in a water sample collected from the swimming area at Hazelwood Lake Conservation Area on August 14, 2024. Hazelwood Lake Conservation Area is located approximately 30 km north of Thunder…
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae in a water sample collected at One Island Lake on August 12, 2024. It is important to remember that water should be avoided whenever a blue-green algae bloom is present, and for about 2 weeks…
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae (BGA) in a water sample collected at Poplar Lodge Park, Lake Nipigon, on August 26, 2024. Poplar Lodge Park, Lake Nipigon is located approximately 80 kms north of Nipigon, off Hwy 11.
Water…
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae (BGA):
- In a water sample collected at Two Island Lake on August 22, 2024. Two Island lake is located approximately 25 km northwest of the City of Thunder Bay.
- In a water sample…
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae (BGA) in a water sample collected at Kenogamisis Lake on August 15, 2024. Specifically, this sample was taken from Barton Way on the west side of the bridge into Geraldton.
Water should be…
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae (BGA) in a water sample collected at Barton Bay, Kenogamisis Lake on September 16, 2024. This lake is located near Geraldton.
Water should be avoided whenever a BGA bloom is present, and for…
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae (BGA) in a water sample collected at Marie Louise Lake on September 21, 2024. Marie Louise Lake is located in Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, approximately 85 km east of Thunder Bay, on Highway…
The Anishinabek Nation and Thunder Bay District Health Unit launch the newly published book, Migizi and Giniw’s Important Journey: Niish Migizi Bimisewin, today in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
“We are so very excited to share this storybook with communities. It’s been a long time in the works,” expresses…