A national health survey is coming to Bay Roberts this fall, and some local households are being asked to take part. The Canadian Health Measures Survey, run by Statistics Canada, will set up a temporary clinic in town from September 2 to October 7, 2026.
The survey collects real health measurements, not just what people say about their health. It includes a private interview at home, then a visit to a mobile exam centre. There, trained staff will check things like blood pressure, height, weight, and take blood and urine samples. The samples are tested for chronic diseases, nutrition levels, and environmental exposures.
About one in every 5,400 Canadians is randomly chosen to join each cycle. That means only a few Bay Roberts residents, from ages 1 to 79, will get an invitation by mail. Taking part is voluntary, but Statistics Canada hopes people will say yes because each person represents thousands of others.
For those who join, the home interview takes about 60 to 75 minutes. The clinic visit runs about two hours. Anyone who completes both parts gets $150. The whole process helps build a picture of the country’s health using direct measurements.
The survey is a partnership between Statistics Canada, Health Canada, and the Public Health Agency of Canada. It has been running since 2007, moving to different sites every few months. Bay Roberts is one of 16 stops across seven provinces in the current two-year cycle.
Survey dates and details are posted on the Temporary Examination Centre Schedule for Cycle 8. The data will help health officials track trends in conditions like heart disease and infections, and guide future programs.
