Environmental Health Week

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Every September, we celebrate Environmental Health Week.

Have you been to a new restaurant lately? The Environmental Health team is responsible for inspecting all food premises for safe food handling practices, as well as investigating any reported foodborne illnesses in the community. Inspection reports for all restaurants in the region are available online to help inform the people we serve.



The safe food handling practices our inspectors look for in restaurants can also help prevent foodborne illness within your home. The team provides information on how to handle, prepare, and store food that will keep your family safe from food poisoning.

Suicide Awareness and Prevention

September is Suicide Awareness Month, and September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. This day is a reminder that while conversations about suicide can be difficult, they are essential. If you’re experiencing persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or despair, reaching out for support can make all the difference.

Talking about mental health, and suicide specifically, helps break the stigma surrounding it, shifting from a culture of silence to one of openness, understanding, and support. The impact of suicide is far-reaching: for every person who dies by suicide, as many as 135 people can be impacted by the loss. By starting the conversation, we can raise awareness, offer support, and remind one another that help is always available.

Whether you’re struggling or worried about someone else, help is available. Call or text 988.

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Back to School? Back to Reporting Your Child's Immunizations

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Children’s Health Screenings

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School Lunch Tips

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Are you feeling pressured to pack the perfect school lunch? You’re not alone. It can be tough, especially when food gets wasted or kids complain. A few simple strategies can make the process easier and help keep your child’s lunches both nutritious and fun:

• Learn your school’s allergy policy.
• Include a mix of familiar foods and something new.
• Make use of leftovers or repurpose them into something different.
• Add a small touch of fun, like a special note, sticker, or favourite food.

According to Canada’s Food Guide, a balanced lunch includes vegetables, fruits, protein foods, and whole grain foods. If this feels overwhelming, remember it doesn’t need to happen all at once. Start with small changes and build from there.

Lunch inspiration:

• Protein: frozen yogurt tubes, cottage cheese, roasted chickpeas, chocolate hummus, edamame, pumpkin seeds, baked beans, egg bites, meatballs
• Fruits & vegetables: dried apricots, fruit or veggie skewers, mini sweet peppers, canned green beans, melon balls, roasted sweet potato wedges
• Whole grains: cereal, waffles, pancakes, granola, tortillas, naan, roti, English muffins



It’s normal for children to ask for foods they see in other lunches. If it works for your family, try both a mix of foods they request and foods you choose. 

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