‘Thunder Bay’ Information
Written by Press Release on 14 January 2021
By ETBTC Due to the driver shortage the bus servicing Lake Superior High School, Holy Angels School and Schreiber Public School will be combined. The schedule will not be affected for these students. There will be no service for Ecole Franco Terrace students coming from [Read more]
Written by Thunder Bay District Health Unit on 12 January 2021
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit responds to common questions that arise in their social media comments section. QUESTION 1: What is up with this virus mutating? QUESTION 2: Why is in-class schooling allowed during this lockdown? Visit the Thunder Bay District Health Unit’s YouTube [Read more]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 09 January 2021
Provincewide Shutdown As COVID-19 cases continue to rise at an alarming rate throughout the province, (online teacher-led learning until January 25, 2021 for Southern Ontario regions*), the provincewide shutdown in Northern Ontario has also been extended for another 14 days, aligning with [Read more]
Written by Thunder Bay District Health Unit on 07 January 2021
CBC Morning, semi-weekly radio show, interview providing update on the latest news pertaining to COVID-19 in the Thunder Bay District with Dr. Janet DeMille, Medical Officer of Health. CLICK HERE for Thunder Bay District Health Unit YouTube Channel [Read more]
Written by Thunder Bay District Health Unit on 18 December 2020
MARATHON, ON – The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and the Superior North Catholic District School Board confirm that the outbreak of COVID-19 at Holy Saviour Catholic School in Marathon is now over. The period of heightened surveillance at Holy Saviour Catholic School is considered [Read more]
Written by admin on 18 December 2020
GREENSTONE, ON – The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Geraldton District Hospital announce that the outbreak at the John Owen Evans Long-term Care Residence in Geraldton is now over. On December 4, 2020, one staff member at the John Owen Evans Residence tested positive for [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 06 December 2020
From ETBTC Due to the driver shortage routes M5 Orange and M2 Green are cancelled until further notice. Affected schools include Holy Saviour Catholic School, École Catholique Val-des-Bois and Margaret Twomey Public School. [Read more]
Written by Thunder Bay District Health Unit on 05 December 2020
GREENSTONE, ON – The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and the Geraldton District Hospital confirm that an outbreak has been declared at John Owen Evans Residence long-term care home, in Geraldton. One staff member was recently confirmed to have COVID-19. Consistent with provincial [Read more]
Written by Lakehead University on 04 December 2020
THUNDER BAY and ORILLIA, ON – Take the first step to achieving your career goals by registering now for Lakehead University’s virtual open house, happening on Wednesday, Dec. 9. Explore Lakehead’s programs, chat virtually with faculty and staff about the admissions process, and [Read more]
Written by admin on 16 November 2020
From Thunder Bay District Health Unit’s YouTube Channel THUNDER BAY, ON – Thunder Bay District Health Unit Medical Officer of Health Dr. Janet DeMille provides an update on the recent surge of positive COVID-19 cases in the our region and how, as a district, we should respond. [Read more]
Written by admin on 11 November 2020
THUNDER BAY, ON – CBC Superior Morning speaks with Dr. Janet DeMille, Medical Officer of Health for the Thunder Bay District regarding a COVID outbreak in our district. SUBSCRIBE to the TBDHU on Youtube FOLLOW US on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube. [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 05 October 2020
GRASSY NARROWS – On September 29th Grassy Narrows First Nation lifted the long-term “boil water advisory” on its drinking water system. The First Nation recently completed the interim solution of repairs and upgrades to the existing central water treatment plant, and the water has [Read more]
Written by Thunder Bay District Health Unit on 02 October 2020
Protecting the Thunder Bay District – Travel Recommendations Updated THUNDER BAY, ON – Due to the increases in COVID-19 cases in Ontario and nationally, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit has revised the travel recommendations for residents. Effectively immediately, TBDHU recommends [Read more]
Written by Thunder Bay District Health Unit on 24 September 2020
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit shares some important tips to help you find credible information about COVID (or other topics). Visit the Thunder Bay District Health Unit‘s website Subscribe to the TBDHU’s YouTube channel [Read more]
Written by Thunder Bay District Health Unit on 28 May 2020
From Thunder Bay Disrict Health Unit Question 1. Are we able to get tested for antibodies if we think we may have had COVID-19 before March? 0:22 Question 2. I don’t have any symptoms. Should I get tested? 1:46 Question 3. I have to travel for work. I am avoiding flying but will have to [Read more]