Health Canada Warns Against Recreational Use of Nitrous Oxide Health Canada is warning people not to inhale nitrous oxide for fun, saying it can cause […]
Category: Health
One-Third of Opioid Deaths in 2024 Were Among Homeless People
Opioid Overdose Deaths Rise Among Homeless in Thunder Bay Area The city of Thunder Bay and the surrounding region saw a big increase in the […]
Canada Eliminated Measles in 1998 — Now That Status Is at Risk
Canada Could Lose Its Measles-Free Status as Outbreak Grows Canada got rid of regular measles outbreaks in 1998, but now, that progress is at risk. […]
Thunder Bay Still Has the Highest Opioid Overdose Death Rate in Ontario
THUNDER BAY — Thunder Bay once again has the highest rate of opioid overdose deaths in Ontario. According to new data from Ontario’s Chief Coroner, […]
New Measles Exposure Locations Identified in Winnipeg and Southern Manitoba
Public health officials in Manitoba are warning the public about new places where people may have been exposed to measles. Some of the new cases […]
Possible Measles Exposure Reported at Two Clinics and Two Medical Labs
THUNDER BAY — Public Health Advises Precaution After Possible Measles Exposure at Local Clinics and Labs The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is urging […]
First Measles Case Confirmed in Thunder Bay Amid Ongoing Ontario Outbreak
First Measles Case Confirmed in Northwestern Ontario Since Outbreak Began The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) has confirmed a lab-verified case of measles — […]
Nationwide Recall Announced for Popular Pain Reliever Due to Dosage Concerns
Health Canada Issues Nationwide Recall for JAMP-Pregabalin Over Dosage Error Health Canada has issued a nationwide recall for one lot of JAMP-Pregabalin 50 mg capsules […]
Meat Products Recalled Across Canada Over Safety Concerns
Meat Products Recalled in Canada Due to Contamination Risk Certain meat products have been recalled and removed from store shelves across Canada after being found […]
Hot Sauce Recalled Across Canada Due to Safety Concerns
Hot Sauce Recalled in Canada Due to Spoilage Risk The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for a hot sauce product sold […]