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Four New Measles Cases Confirmed in North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit Region

NEWS RELEASE

NORTH BAY, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has confirmed four additional cases of measles, bringing the region total to five as of March 19. All newly infected individuals are close contacts of the original case announced earlier this month and are not fully vaccinated against measles. They are currently self-isolating.

“At this time, there is no evidence of the virus spreading throughout the region and no locations have been identified where the...

Community Drug Alert

Important Community Warning

Between February 23 and March 8, 2025, there were ten reported overdoses in the Districts of Nipissing and Parry Sound involving opioids. Of the ten overdoses, three resulted in death. Six of the ten overdoses involved fentanyl, and naloxone was administered in all six cases.

If you use opioids:

• Start with a smaller amount. 
• Call 911 if your high feels unusual.
• Pick up free naloxone and drug testing kits at the Health Unit.
• Don't use drugs alone. Use with someone you trust.

Measles Case Confirmed in North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit Region

NEWS RELEASE

NORTH BAY, ON – One measles case has been confirmed in the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) region, the first since 1995. The risk to the public is low; however, the Health Unit is taking the matter very seriously.

“Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads through the air and can remain in the air or on surfaces for up to two hours after an infected person has left the area,” explains Shannon Mantha, executive director of clinical services and chief...

Planète Jeunesse Nipissing publie les résultats de son sondage

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NORTH BAY, ON - Passer du temps avec son adolescent la fin de semaine pourrait être bon pour son bien-être, selon les résultats d'un sondage mené en 2024 par Planète Jeunesse Nipissing. Le sondage, auquel ont répondu plus de 700 élèves de neuf écoles secondaires de la région, a été mené au printemps afin de recueillir des informations sur la santé et la vie des jeunes de Nipissing Ouest et de North Bay.

« Le fait d'entendre directement les étudiants locaux nous aide à mieux comprendre...

Planet Youth Nipissing Releases Survey Results

NEWS RELEASE

NORTH BAY, ON - Spending time with your teen on the weekends could be good for their well-being, suggest results from a 2024 survey conducted by Planet Youth Nipissing. The survey, completed by more than 700 students across nine local high schools, was conducted in the spring to gather insight into the health and lives of young people in West Nipissing and North Bay.

“Hearing directly from local students helps us to better understand what is impacting their well-being, and what...