Opioid file photo courtesy of © Can Stock Photo / FotoMaximumThere were a high number of opioid overdoses in the community during the first week of February.
The Opioid and Substance Use Notification System identified 11 overdoses amongst Emergency Department visits between February 1 and February 7.
Of the overdoses reported, eight involved fentanyl.
Area hospitals, Essex Windsor-EMS, and police services continue to monitor the increase and are working to find links among the reported cases.
Windsor police are hoping the public can help identify a handful of suspects as they investigate a series of retail thefts.
The three MPs representing Windsor-Essex have put the Liberal government on notice over its new auto strategy.
A popular fundraiser will be supported by a unique partnership involving local schools and the Windsor Spitfires.
A routine inspection by Leamington Fire Services has resulted in six citations being issued for failure to install smoke or carbon monoxide detectors, with fines totaling $1,920.
Brian Masse was a tireless advocate for the bridge project before there was a Gordie Howe International Bridge project on the drawing board.
Work will begin this spring on the Pelee East Shore Distribution System and Water Storage Rehabilitation Project on Pelee Island.
