Hospitals report 19 overdose-related visits in late February
5 minutes agoAn unusually high number of overdose-related emergency department visits has led to an opioid alert by the local substance abuse group.
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Two arrested in Leamington drug investigation
2 hours agoOPP have arrested two people following a raid last week in Leamington.
Threat against Windsor high school 'not credible'
6 hours agoIt's business as usual at a local Catholic high school after a threat was made via social media.
Man wanted for sexual assault of a teen surrenders
6 hours agoA 61-year-old man wanted for the alleged sexual abuse of a 17-year-old girl has turned himself in to Windsor police.
Drivers from Amherstburg, Essex, Windsor and Belle River charged with impaired driving
8 hours agoOntario Provincial Police officers in Lakeshore netted four drivers over the weekend, including one who allegedly had alcohol readily available in the vehicle.
OPP targets drivers who put the safety of kids at risk
10 hours agoOfficers will be looking for drivers who ignore flashing lights on school buses.
City expands outreach to those experiencing homelessness
10 hours agoIt has a collaboration with the Mobile Outreach Support Team to expand services, improve engagement with that population, and connect them to health, safety, and housing supports.
Essex could start public consultations this fall on adjustment to waste collection
10 hours agoMoving to bi-weekly garbage pickup could save the town $370,000 a year, representing a 27.6 per cent decrease in the garbage levy. For each household, the savings work out to $50 annually.