NEWS
February 12, 2021 - Timiskaming moves to Green-Prevent zone of the province’s COVID-19 response framework
February 8, 2021 - Provincewide shutdown and stay-at-home order extended in Timiskaming district
February 6, 2021 - First Positive Screen for a Potential COVID-19 Variant of Concern Identified in Timiskaming District
February 5, 2021 - Outbreak ends at Extendicare Tri-Town
February 1, 2021 - COVID-19 immunization clinics for long-term residents conclude
January 27, 2021 - First residents of Timiskaming district receive COVID-19 vaccine
January 25, 2021 - Timiskaming Health Unit thrilled to announce the arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine in our district
January 22, 2021 - Timiskaming Health Unit declares COVID-19 outbreak at Extendicare Tri-Town
January 21, 2021 - Outbreak declared over at Teck Pioneer Residence
January 20, 2021 - Outbreak declared over at Kirkland Lake Extendicare
January 12, 2021 - First confirmed death from COVID-19 in the Timiskaming Health Unit area
January 11, 2021 - THU Comments on Schools Re-Opening
January 6, 2021 - Timiskaming Health Unit declares COVID-19 outbreak at Kirkland Lake Extendicare
December 30, 2020 - Timiskaming Health Unit Issues COVID-19 Class Order Under Section 22 of the HPPA
December 20, 2020 - School Outbreak Declared
December 19, 2020 - Three new COVID-19 cases
December 18, 2020 - Timiskaming Health Unit moves to yellow level of provincial COVID-19 response framework
December 18, 2020 - Timiskaming Health Unit declares COVID-19 outbreak at a long term care home
December 15, 2020 - Complementary campaigns to help end substance use related stigma and promote mental health
December 10, 2020 - Public event with low-risk exposure to COVID-19
November 27, 2020 - Outbreak declared over at Young-Davidson Mine
November 4, 2020 - Investigation of Outbreak at Young-Davidson Mine in Matachewan
November 3, 2020 - COVID-19 Impact Survey
October 26, 2020 - Halloween Guidelines during COVID-19
October 23, 2020 - Boil Water Advisory for Residents Serviced by the Cobalt Coleman Municipal Drinking Water Distribution System. October 25, 2020 - LIFTED
October 5, 2020 - Addition of one case and removal of two cases of COVID-19 for the Timiskaming Health Unit
September 30, 2020 - Two positive cases of COVID-19 added to Temiskaming Health Unit case count
September 28, 2020 - Removal of 3 positive cases from the Timiskaming Health Unit COVID-19 case count
September 2, 2020 - Joint Statement Northern Medical Officer of Health and Directors of Education
August 31, 2020 - International Overdose Awareness Day
August 25, 2020 - Masks available for those in need
July 28, 2020 - New positive case of COVID-19 in Timiskaming District
July 15, 2020 - Mandatory Masks or Face Coverings for Indoor Public Spaces
June 15, 2020 - Increased Use of Alcohol and Cannabis During the COVID-19 Pandemic
June 11, 2020 - Timiskaming Part of Stage Two Reopening
May 26, 2020 - Expanded COVID-19 Testing
May 13, 2020 - Continue Public Health Measures
April 30, 2020 - Positive COVID-19 cases in Long Term Care Homes
April 23, 2020 - Connexions Timiskaming Connections Community Service
April 17, 2020 - Community Spread of COVID-19
April 14, 2020 - Improved access to COVID-19 testing
April 2, 2020 - Third case of COVID-19 in Timiskaming District
March 30, 2020 - Second case of COVID-19 in Timiskaming District
March 24, 2020 - First case of COVID-19 in Timiskaming District
March 20, 2020 - Whooping Cough Outbreak Declared Over
March 11, 2020 - COVID-19 - Update
March 5, 2020 - Food Insecurity in Timiskaming - 2019
March 3, 2020 - COVID-19
January 30, 2020
- Novel Coronavirus
January 21, 2020 - Whooping Cough Outbreak Continues – Health Unit Offering Immunization Clinics
January 13, 2020 - Modernization of Public Health Consultations - - -
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December 18, 2019 - Whooping Cough Outbreak Declared in Timiskaming District
November 12, 2019 - Fall Prevention Month Highlights the Importance of Social Connections for Older Adults
November 11, 2019 - Whooping Cough in Temiskaming Shores
October 21, 2019 - Active School Travel Project Launched in Timiskaming | Project Overview
October 8, 2019 - Federal Election 2019: Get Informed, Get Involved, Go Vote! Public Health Matters. Elections: Health Matters
October 2, 2019 - Boil Water Advisory - Residents of Matachewan due to loss of disinfectant.
September 17, 2019 - Boil Water Advisory - Residents of Matachewan due to lack of Chlorine in the distribution system | Sept 20, 2019 LIFTED
August 27, 2019 - Southwestern Public Health confirms case of Hepatitis A at local restaurant (Oxford, Elgin, St. Thomas area) • Any person who ate at the TA Travel Center at 535 Mill Street Woodstock, ON between August 6 – 22, 2019, who ordered food off the menu (sit down or takeout) are potentially at risk and should seek medical attention for Hepatitis A Post Exposure Prophylaxis.
August 9, 2019 - Fresh Start, a lifestyle balance program, starting September 2019
July 15, 2019 - THU's Timiskaming Local and Charitable Food Map helps community members support local food in 2019
July 11, 2019 - Blue green algae blooms on Larder Lake and Kenogami Lake
July 8, 2019 - Alcohol Advertising Awareness
July 5, 2019 - Boil Water Advisory - Scheduled Maintenance - Larder Lake Municipal Water System | July 12, 2019 LIFTED
July 3, 2019 - Carfentanil Increase in Ontario
June 28, 2019 - Boil Water Advisory for residents serviced by the Haileybury Municipal Drinking Water Distribution System (français) | June 30, 2019 LIFTED (francais)
May 24, 2019 - June 1 Bike Festival: get a bike, fix up a bike, and celebrate biking (Event Flyer)
May 1, 2019 - Northern Ontario Public Health Units to work together on climate change reports
April 26, 2019 - Public Health Partnerships Build Community
April 18, 2019 - Restructuring and budget decrease announced for Public Health
March 11, 2019 - Nutrition Month Canada Food Guide
February 15, 2019 - Memo: Healthy Beginnings Clinic - Closure of services
January 21, 2019 - National Non-Smoking Week
January 19, 2019 - Boil Water Advisory for residents serviced by the Englehart Drinking Water Distribution System. | January 21, 2019 - LIFTED
January 16, 2019 - (HERS) Healthy Eating in Recreation Settings Project
January 10, 2019 - Health Survey of Timiskaming residents will be conducted in 2019
November 2, 2018 - November is Fall Prevention Month
October 30, 2018 Boil Water Advisory for residents serviced by the McGarry Drinking Water Distribution System (Virginiatown) (Affected Users) | November 5, 2018 - LIFTED
October 15, 2018 - Cannabis Legal But Not Harmless
October 5, 2018 - Notice to residents on Angus Lake, Temagami: Water sample results provided by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MOECP) indicate that the fuel spilled from the vehicle accident on September 9, 2018 has been remediated. The Drinking Water Advisory issued to residents on this lake has been lifted.
September 21, 2018 - Boil Water Advisory for residents serviced by the McGarry Municipal Drinking Water Distribution System (Virginiatown) starting September 24, 2018.
September 20, 2018 - Make Health a Priority
Oral Health | Mental Health | Opioids | Food Insecurity | Tobacco, Alcohol, Cannabis | Candidates Package
August 22, 2018 - Boil Water Advisory for residents serviced by the McGarry Municipal Drinking Water Distribution System (Virginiatown) | August 24, 2018 - LIFTED
August 3, 2018 - New Medical Officer of Health/ Chief Executive Officer (MOH/CEO) for THU
July 17, 2018 - Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for Haileybury residents | July 20, 2018 - LIFTED
July 12, 2018 - Smoke Exposure and Outdoor Activities
July 11, 2018 - Water Service Disruption for Haileybury and North Cobalt residents July 17 and 18, 2018
May 25, 2018 - World No Tobacco Day - May 31
May 16, 2018 - Weeding Out the Facts: A Community Discussion About Youth Marijuana Use - post forum
May 15, 2018 - Boil Water Advisory - McGarry Municipal Drinking Water System | May 18, 2018 - LIFTED
May 11, 2018 - Household Food Insecurity: No Money for Food is… Cent$less!
April 27, 2018 - Power Off & Play
April 13, 2018 - Weeding Out The Facts: A Community Discussion About Youth Marijuana Use
April 3, 2018 - "Brush Up on the Facts” Campaign Urges Parents to Keep Kids’ Teeth Healthy
March 5, 2018 - Introducing the Northern Fruit and Vegetable Program
January 9, 2018 - Rethink Your Drinking – Cancer Matters
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