‘Health and Wellness’ Information
Written by admin on 13 August 2021
Santé Manitouwadge Health has released an update of how their efforts to vaccinate residents of Manitouwadge have progressed and the numbers are rather impressive. There have been a number of clinics held at the Recreation Centre which served as an ideal location allowing clinic-attendees to enter [Read more]
Written by admin on 13 August 2021
August 12, 2021, the Ontario Paramedic Association tweeted information regarding the launch of a new website that allows Public Safety Personnel (PSP), and their families, to search Public Safety Personnel-specific mental health supports available across Canada. PSP Mental Health was funded by the [Read more]
Written by Manitouwadge General Hospital on 12 August 2021
From Sante Manitouwadge Health: As the struggles continue to maintain adequate Professional Workers including RN’s, Sante Manitouwadge Health is experiencing a significant crisis in our workforce. As a result SMH is taking the necessary steps to ensure our Emergency Department remains open with [Read more]
Written by Thunder Bay District Health Unit on 16 July 2021
Reopening Ontario The Roadmap to Reopen is the Ontario’s three-step plan to safely and gradually lift public health measures based on the ongoing progress of provincewide vaccination rates and improvements of key public health and health care indicators. The province will remain at each step [Read more]
Written by Thunder Bay District Health Unit on 30 June 2021
The Roadmap to Reopen is the Ontario’s three-step plan to safely and gradually lift public health measures based on ongoing progress of provincewide vaccination rates and improvements of key public health and health care indicators. On June 30 at 12:01 a.m., Ontario will move to [Read more]
Written by admin on 19 June 2021
MARATHON, ON – June 14, 2021 Town of Marathon representatives, Mayor Rick Dumas, Councillor Ray Lake and Councillor Greg Vallance, accompanied St. John’s United Church Pastor Selina Mullin to raise the Pride Flag at Town Hall. This was a historic first for the town thanks in part to [Read more]
Written by Thunder Bay District Health Unit on 11 June 2021
Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 4 (four) new COVID-19 cases in residents in the TBDHU Region. Current active cases is 47. *Reports are completed daily in the morning, except when otherwise noted. Exceptions may be made for holiday times. **Note that all COVID-19-positive [Read more]
Written by Thunder Bay District Health Unit on 04 June 2021
From Thunder Bay District Health Unit’s YouTube Channel CBC Superior Morning Radio discusses COVID-19 in the Thunder Bay District with Dr. Janet DeMille, Medical Officer of Health from the TBDHU. [Read more]
Written by Superior North Catholic District School Board on 20 May 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has created many changes in our lives. This year, the Superior North Catholic District School Board Summer Learning Program will continue to be delivered via online synchronous learning. The Superior North Catholic District School Board is excited to be offering a Virtual [Read more]
Written by Thunder Bay District Health Unit on 13 May 2021
The Government of Ontario has announced the extension of the Provincewide Stay at Home Order until at least June 2, 2021 to control the spread of COVID-19. This applies to the entire Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) catchment area. Individuals are being asked to stay home, unless it is [Read more]
Written by admin on 30 April 2021
CBC helps you learn some easy steps you can take to avoid falling for, or spreading “Fake News”. From CBC NEWS: False or misleading information can spread fast during a pandemic. Here are some steps you can take to avoid falling for misinformation and spreading it. RELATED LINKS To read [Read more]
Written by NDP Media on 22 April 2021
Horwath responds to Ford’s continued refusal to act to stop third wave devastation QUEEN’S PARK, ON — NDP Leader Andrea Horwath issued the following statement: “On Friday, Doug Ford set people up to be ravaged by the third wave. Today, he didn’t give them anything to save [Read more]
Written by admin on 22 April 2021
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Grade 7 student River Wheadon is an avid long-distance runner who, pre-covid, also loved competing in the sport through school both locally and in the district. With the challenges of staying healthy during the pandemic – including Manitouwadge schools once again [Read more]
Written by NDP Media on 21 April 2021
QUEEN’S PARK, ON – Doug Ford has never supported paid sick days. He even went out of his way to speak against the federal program while not bringing in provincial paid sick days, and spent the spring attacking any notion of provincial paid sick days. On June 5 2020, Ford opposed the [Read more]
Written by Thunder Bay District Health Unit on 21 April 2021
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is actively investigating an outbreak of COVID-19 associated with Musselwhite Mine located 480 kilometers north of Thunder Bay. This is being done in close collaboration with mine management and Newmont Corporation. One individual is confirmed positive [Read more]